Sunny D

* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 7th from 12PM – 3PM (unless adopted prior to the event). 3910 Middlefield Road
All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.

Adoption fee: $650
Meet Sunny D: House Hippo Extraordinaire!
Sunny is an option for Foster-to-Adopt!
Sunny D is proof that some of the most rewarding dogs are the ones who simply need someone to believe in them. This beautiful 2 year old low-rider Pit Bull mix came to DPS from the shelter as a new mama with her tiny litter of puppies, and she immediately showed everyone what a devoted, loving mother she was. She cared for her babies wonderfully, and now that her puppies are grown, it’s finally Sunny’s turn to be spoiled, cherished, and loved like she deserves.
Over the past couple of months, Sunny has transformed in the most beautiful way. She has gone from a frightened mama who flinched at touch to a big-headed sweetheart who happily leans into your hands for affection. Watching her blossom has been incredibly special, and her future family will get to experience the joy of helping her continue to discover how wonderful being a dog can be.
A Day in the Life

Sunny is a wonderful mix of playful, relaxed, and affectionate. Her day starts around 7:00-8:00 a.m. when she wakes up quietly. She is crate-trained and sleeps through the night in her crate without a peep.
After a morning potty break, Sunny’s favorite activity begins: ball time! She absolutely LOVES playing with a ball and would happily spend all day chasing one if she had the choice. She’s still working on the “bring it back” part of fetch— often choosing to dramatically flop down wherever the ball lands— but she has endless enthusiasm for the chase.

After breakfast, Sunny settles into the kitchen while her foster starts the day. Around 10:00 a.m., she gets another round of ball play for about 30 minutes before happily crashing for a long nap.

Afternoons are a mix of more playtime, relaxing, and snuggles. Dinner is around 5:00 p.m., followed by either another ball session or simply hanging out with her favorite person before bedtime around 10:00 p.m.

Sunny enjoys having a routine, but she is also a wonderfully flexible dog who can happily adapt to her family’s lifestyle. She mostly just wants to be included.

A Gentle Soul Learning to Love

Sunny’s journey has been incredible to watch.

At first, affection was a little overwhelming. She wasn’t used to being touched and would flinch when someone reached toward her. But with patience and kindness, she slowly realized that hands could bring love, not fear.

Now? Sunny absolutely loves attention.

She has the cutest little nervous tail wag when she wants to say hello, and she loves being talked to— even when she’s feeling shy. She will press her big, chunky head into your hands for scratches and has recently discovered the joy of belly rubs.

Sunny is a dog who doesn’t rush into relationships, but once she trusts you, she bonds deeply. She follows her foster from room to room, hangs out by her feet while she works, and loves lounging nearby. She also has an independent side and enjoys exploring the yard, relaxing in the sunshine, and finding cozy places to hang out. Sunny has shown that she will bond deeply with one individual - her person - and is generally not interested in the other humans in the home. She would be an ideal match for someone who lives alone and is looking for a ride-or-die best friend. She has no problem coexisting with other humans - she just mostly wants to be near her person.

Playful, Silly, and Full of Personality

Sunny has so many charming quirks that make her impossible not to love.

Her absolute favorite thing is her ball collection. She loves chasing balls, carrying them around, and proudly showing them off. She has already chewed through several, so sturdy rubber toys are a must!

She also enjoys plush toys occasionally