MILA
02/05/2023
Female
Large : Larger than 45 lbs.
Hound/Lab Mix- Sleek black coat with a white chest blaze and white booties. About 50lbs
HISTORY: Mila and her companion, Amara, were likely abandoned. They were found on a bridge, frightened and dashing in and out of traffic. A CFC staff person was on her way home and stopped to help them.
EXTRA NOTE 2025: While Mila came in with Amara, we feel they are better suited being rehomed separately.
If ever there was a diamond in the rough, we feel Mila fits that description to a T. A teenager upon arrival (est. 7 months old), Mila was not blessed with an ideal beginning to life. She and her friend, Amara, were underweight when they arrived and both were terrified. A hearty meal and a heated sleeping area were enough to begin softening the fear and uncertainty. Now that all routine medical care has been provided – vaccines, treatment of parasites and spaying – we are beginning to see the sparkle of that diamond in the rough emerge.
Mila has shown us she has a lot of raw talent and she is eager to learn new things. She is a quick study when it comes to responding to simple requests such as sit, off, down. Overall, Mila is a typical high energy gal certain she knows all there is to know!
Our vision for Mila includes a home with an experienced and patient human. Stability and routine are her friends and allow her to relax into just being a pup! She will gain confidence and thrive with a human who will take the time to show her the world and guide her through her fears. Mila’s uncertainty is directly related to her lack of positive experiences and stability in her life. She will no doubt fully blossom in a home of her own and under the care of a benevolent human companion.
Dec 2025 Update From Trainer Wen: Mila and Amara are really thriving now that they have been separated. We were so afraid that they would pine for each other. Even try to escape! We were right to worry, however they both have embraced this change. Both girls now get way more attention and more walks. Both girls are free to be themselves. Mila has become so amazingly in tune to her human friends. She is now so respectful and just so so easy to walk. She wants to please her people and is getting rave reviews from the volunteers about her great manners. Go Mila! As an extra bonus, these ladies get to walk together several times a week. You can see that it brings the girls much joy to be reunited. But they are also happy to part ways as well. Go Mila and Amara. Yay!
Fall Update 2025: There have been some pretty significant changes in Mila’s life lately. She now has her enclosure all to herself. We unfortunately had to separate the girls due to some less than friendly interactions between Mila and her mom Amara. We were worried that the 2 of them would be lonely without each other. However, they seem to be adjusting well and enjoying some of the perks that come with solo living. Both are now able to enjoy treats, cuddles and walks, without having to share. After all, these girls are in fact divas, and lavish being the center of attention. Mila continues to excel with her excellent manners. This Alberta Einstein is especially keen and quick to learn. Not only is she smart, but her desire to please her people is immense. It is her love for people and a little bit of brain power that makes her an A+ K-9. She no longer jumps on people to greet them, but instead politely sits and waits for her reward. Which of course is attention from her human friends. Yes, she works for pets!
