Millie Is Looking for Her Special Team

Football season is here, which means Sundays on the couch, snacks within arm’s reach, and a lot of talk about who makes the roster. At Valley Humane Society, we have a first-round pick who has been waiting patiently for her call-up. Meet Millie, a 34-pound brown and tan mixed breed with a lap-dog heart and a very clear idea of her dream team. If you’ve been thinking about whether to adopt a dog in Pleasanton, Millie might just be your season MVP.

Meet Millie, Your Next First-Round Pick

Millie is a young adult, estimated to be between one and four years old. She’s a medium mixed breed with a warm brown and tan coat, she’s house-trained, and her adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous donor. That’s a lot of value in one roster spot.

Off the field, Millie is affectionate and loving with the people she trusts. Her size says medium. Her heart says lap dog. Once you’re part of her huddle, she’ll want to be right next to you for every play, ideally curled up on top of you.

Why Millie Needs a Special Team

Every great team has a special teams unit: the players who step in for the moments that call for a specific skill set. Millie is looking for exactly that kind of crew.

Over the past two years, Millie has been in and out of shelter care. That’s a lot of new locker rooms in a short stretch of time, and all that change has left her a little anxious. What helps Millie shine is consistency. She’s looking for a calm, stable, low-stress home where the routine stays steady and she knows what to expect from one day to the next.

Her ideal team runs a predictable playbook. Same home field, same people, same rhythm every week. Millie is ready to be the only pet on the roster, with no other dogs or cats, and she’ll thrive in a quiet, adult-only household. Give her that, and you’ll get to know the sweet, cuddly Millie her friends at Valley Humane already adore.

Millie’s Game-Day Playbook

Every player has a few signature moves. Here are Millie’s.

• Mealtime is the main event. Millie is food-motivated, and dinner is one of her favorite parts of the day. Puzzle games and slow feeders stretch mealtime into a full four quarters of fun and keep her happily engaged.
• Home games are her specialty. Millie would rather play in the yard or cuddle up with her person than log long miles. A short walk suits her just fine. She does pull a little on leash, so a few practice reps together will help.
• Halftime means lap time. Despite being a medium-sized dog, Millie is a lap dog through and through. Clear a spot on the couch, because she plans to claim it.
• Her starting position is center of attention. Millie wants to be the star of the show, with first (and only) dibs on your lap.

How to Know You’re the Right Team for Millie

You might be Millie’s perfect match if:

• You have a calm, adult household with a cozy, homebody lifestyle and a steady daily routine
• You’re looking for a companion who will be the one and only pet on your roster, no other dogs or cats in the lineup
• You think mealtime games and food puzzles sound like a blast
• You’d rather spend game day snuggled on the couch than out on a long trail
• You’ve got a lap that’s open for the whole season, and every season after that

Ready to Adopt a Dog in Pleasanton? Start Millie’s Signing Day

When Valley Humane Society takes in an animal, we commit to them for life. Millie has a whole team here cheering her on every single day, and we’ll keep cheering for as long as it takes. Now we’d love to help her sign with her forever team.

To learn more about Millie or take the next step toward adoption, complete our Adoption Inquiry Form at valleyhumane.org/adopt/adoption/ or call (925) 426-8656. You can also email info@valleyhumane.org. Want to see the rest of the lineup? Meet all of our adoptable dogs at valleyhumane.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/.

Millie’s lap-dog era is ready to kick off. All she needs is you on her team.