Nena Labrador Retriever Mix Bend, OR

Meet Nena - A Gentle Soul with So Much Love to Give

Say hello to Nena, a calm-natured, affectionate Lab mix who's ready to be someone's loyal best friend. This lovely girl came to us from our amazing rescue partners just outside of Cancun, Mexico, and she's settling into the Pacific Northwest with grace and gratitude.

At around 5 years old, Nena has the perfect blend of maturity and sweetness. She's a medium-sized pup with a gentle presence, soft eyes, and a heart full of love. After life on the streets, she's more than ready for the safety and comfort of a forever home.

Why Nena Could Be Your Perfect Match:

Calm, docile, and incredibly affectionate

Friendly with other dogs and loves being around people

Fully vetted-spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, and recently seen by a vet

Low-key and well-behaved, ideal for a quieter home or someone seeking a loyal companion

Kid and cat compatibility still being evaluated-stay tuned!

Nena is the kind of dog who will quietly lean in for affection, happily curl up beside you, and bring peace and warmth into your home. If you're searching for a mellow, loving pup to share life's simple joys with, Nena could be your girl.

Ready to Meet Her?

Submit your adoption application through our website today to bring Nena home for a 3-day in-home adoption trial.

Will you be her hero and the one to give Nena the forever home she's been waiting for?

steps to adopting

(OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS ARE IN SEPARATE TEMPORARY FOSTER HOMES BETWEEN BEND/CENTRAL OREGON AND THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA. THEREFORE, MEET AND GREETS ARE NOT DONE AT OUR FACILITY. TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ADOPTION APPLICATION ONLINE AND OUR ADOPTION PROGRAM MANAGER WILL REACH OUT TO YOU WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MEET YOUR NEW PUP!)

The first step to adopting a dog from SDH is to complete the adoption application. First click on the "OUR DOGS tab up above, and then click on the orange colored "Fill out an Adoption Application here" button to start the process). Once submitted, please expect 3-5 business days or sooner for processing and to hear back from us. Once you are pre-approved, your adoption application will remain on file with us for 1 year and it can go towards multiple adoptions within that 1 year time frame before it expires.

To finalize an adoption you must sign the adoption contract and pay the full adoption fee of $450. The adoption fee helps cover our costs. On average, per dog, it costs SDH between $500-$700 for vetting/medical/sterilization, transport and other rescue related expenses. All dogs are rescued and do not transport to SDH until they are healthy and ready to be adopted. All dogs are examined by a veterinarian before they fly, which includes sterilization whenever possible, given standard vaccines and rabies (if age appropriate). Most dogs are sterilized before they come into our program, however if this is not the case we will spay/neuter them once they arrive at our cost.

Upon their arrival, all dogs are seen for a wellness exam by SDH's medical team. Once the adoption is finalized, any further medical care or treatment will not be covered by SDH, unless discussed prior with our medical team. All known issues are disclosed to the best of our ability prior to finalizing the adoption.