Meet Melina, our November Dog of the Month! 💛

When Melina came to Pitt Friends in May, she was a tiny puppy with a severely broken leg. We hoped surgery would save it, but an infection complicated her recovery and her leg ultimately had to be amputated. Those early months meant vet visits, setbacks, and weeks of crate rest for a puppy who was ready to get out and play.

Her foster mom got to see a little more of her personality with each milestone. The puppy who had to spend so much time resting turned out to be a curious, affectionate girl who loves exploring and playing with other dogs. Now she’s 8 months old, and one of the sweetest parts of having her with us since May has been watching her get to do all those ordinary puppy things she had to wait for.

Melina is a honey-colored German Shepherd mix, and her sweet nature suits her name. She’s house trained, crate trained, walks well on a leash, and gets along with kids and other dogs. She especially enjoys having a dog friend nearby. She may take a little time to settle into a new place, but once she feels at home, you’ll get to meet the playful girl we know and love.

We’ve been there for Melina through her recovery, her first outings, and so much of her puppyhood. Now we’d love for a family to be there for what comes next: the everyday walks, the playtime, and all the little moments that make a dog feel like she’s home.

If you’d like to meet Melina, fill out an adoption application and tell us she caught your eye.