Melly - Newfoundland Dog and German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption in Yakima, Washington

Meet Melly, a 1 year old female German Shepherd/Newfoundland.

Melly is a playful, affectionate girl is ready to find a new family to call their own! She came to us as an owner surrender after a landlord policy change made it difficult for their family to keep her.

Melly is an active, fun-loving pup who enjoys spending time with her people and is always ready for some playtime. She has been around men, women, and children and have done well with them. However, Melly is not good with cats and will need a cat-free home.

With her affectionate personality and active nature, Melly would love a family who can give her plenty of attention, exercise, playtime, and adventures. If you're looking for a fun and loving young companion, Melly might be the perfect match! ??

This pet is available for adoption on 8/10/2025 at 2:30 PM at the Yakima Humane Society adoption center. If you recognize this animal please contact the adoption center at 509-457-6854.

Ready to adopt?
Great news-our spayed/neutered pets are available to go home the same day! You can visit us in person, give us a call, or apply online-whatever works best for you.
For online adoptions please fill out our quick adoption questionnaire here: https://yakimahumane.org/adopt/apply/

Your adoption fee includes:
A lovable new companion, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations + deworming, flea/tick treatment, rabies vaccine (for pets 3-4 months and older), and microchip with nationwide registration.
Every adoption helps support YHS and our community spay/neuter programs to end pet overpopulation.

Questions?
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at adoption@yakimahumane.org, call us, or just stop by.

Let's help you meet your new best friend!

The German Shepherd Dog, known for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, is a popular and highly regarded breed worldwide. This breed excels in various roles such as police work, search and rescue, and assistance for individuals with disabilities. German Shepherd Dogs are strong, agile, and confident with a distinctive double coat that can be straight or wavy. Their character is marked by courage, loyalty, and a strong work ethic, making them ideal companions and protectors for families and professionals alike.

The Newfoundland Dog is a large and powerful breed known for their gentle and sweet nature. Originating from Newfoundland, Canada, these dogs are excellent swimmers with a thick water resistant coat. Their impressive size and strength make them ideal working dogs for water rescue missions. With a friendly demeanor and patient attitude, Newfoundland Dogs are great family pets, especially with children. Training and socialization are crucial for these intelligent and loyal companions to thrive.

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