Kiara

My story

Isn`t Kiara just the prettiest girl you`ve ever laid eyes on? This 64 lb. sweetheart is still learning the ways of the world and is hoping you`ll join along to cheer her on! Kiara is working really hard to learn to trust new people, and from what we`ve noticed, a slow and steady approach seems to work best. She hasn`t spent a lot of time with people outside of the family she grew up with before coming into our care, so strangers can be a little scary to her sometimes. Offering a yummy treat and letting her lead the interactions yields the best results we`ve noticed. Toys also seem to be of interest to Kiara! She`s not quite sure if she`s comfortable showing her playful side with us yet, but she will appease you by picking the toy up and walking around with it (just to make you feel better). Kiara prefers to eat her meals undisturbed and away from the action. She would absolutely love a room where she can finish her meal without any interruptions. Due to Kiara`s lack of socialization, she isn`t quite sure of any dogs outside of the ones she grew up with. From what we`ve gathered, a dog-to-dog is highly recommended if you have your own resident dog at home. We want to ensure that Kiara is a good fit for any dog she may be living with. If Kiara has stolen your heart, we encourage you to come meet her today!This pet is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!Be sure to check the `shelter information` box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Kiara, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.