Leo is very smart and eager to please, and enjoys learning new tasks.

Two-year-old Leo is an Anatolian shepherd mix who was surrendered to us when his owner could no longer care for him.

He came from a home with cats, a rabbit, and small children. This ancient breed descended from the mastiff types and flock guardian breeds of the Middle East. They were bred to protect flocks of sheep and goats from predatory bears and wolves, as well as human thieves. They are protective of their family members, including children, small dogs, and even the family cat! Leo might not do well in a home with very small children, not because he would purposefully be rough with them, but because he might knock them down just due to his large size- he weighs 88 pounds.

Leo is slow to trust people, and does not like strangers or to be touched by people he does not know. However, once he trusts you, he is your friend forever. He would be a loving and protective companion for a single woman or man. Leo is a powerful walker, and although he is leash trained, he tends to pull when he catches a scent. Because of this, he needs a large dog-savvy owner who is prepared to handle his strength. Leo has a congenital leg malformation on his front legs, where his legs bend inward. This doesn’t seem to slow him down, though! He is very smart and eager to please, and enjoys learning new tasks. He would like to have a fenced yard.

Leo is very ready to have a home of his own. Because of the characteristics of his breed, Leo would not be expected to have a “fawning” or needy type of relationship with his new owner, but will more than likely be very protective and loyal. If you are interested in Leo, go to our website beachpets.com and submit an application to us electronically. As Pet of the Week, Leo’s adoption fee has been halved to just $75!

Come and pick up your auction treasurers!

The Beach Pets Treasure Hunt Online Auction is over, and now it is time for the bid winners to pick up their winnings! Auction items can be picked up at the Shelter Annex Building located at 326 2nd Street NE (just west of the shelter building) during the following days and times:

Wednesday Nov. 22, 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m.

Please bring your auction item receipt with you! Thank you for supporting the shelter dogs and cats!

We are open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday by appointment only for adoptions and surrenders. Stray drop-off, spay/neuter vouchers and pet food program are available during open hours.

View our available cats and dogs and submit an online application at our website beachpets.com. An approved adoption application is required before scheduling a meet and greet with your selected animal.