We adopted Sayla from a great animal shelter near us called Helen Woodward Animal Center. It was a big decision to get a dog and had been years in discussion. Our middle son was about to turn 13 and we thought it might be the right time, for him and for us. My private terms and conditions were: 1/ a female 2/ not a puppy 3/ not too big. So in the end not too many dogs fit the criteria.
Sayla’s original name was Bourae, kind of exotic, but a bit hard to pronounce and not very feminine. She came from a shelter in St Francis, Mississippi and her primary breed is a Catahoula Leopard Dog. She was about 35 pounds when we got her and they gave her age as 9 months. We have had her nearly 3 years and she’s filled out beautifully to around 56 pounds. She’s an athletic and agile dog and really needs her regular exercise.
Walking Sayla 