This Nearly 11-Year-Old Shepherd Mix Just Wants a Quiet Life Full of Love—Meet Mya

Mya - Shepherd
Credit: Oakland Animal Services
pet adopted

Here's What You Need To Know:

  • Adopted Date: 06/05/2026
  • Pet's Location: oakland CA, 94601
  • Pet's Size: large
  • Pet's Gender: female
  • Pet's Color: black
  • Pet's Breed: Shepherd / Mixed
  • Pet good with dogs? yes
  • Pet good with cats? no
  • Pet good with kids? yes

Organization:

  • Name: oakland animal services
  • Address: 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, ca 94601
  • Site: http://oaklandanimalservices.org/

Mya isn’t looking for adventure anymore—she’s looking for peace. At just under 11 years old and around 77 pounds, this gentle Shepherd mix has settled into the kind of personality that makes her a perfect companion for slow mornings, calm walks, and quiet evenings by your side.

There’s a softness to Mya that shows up in everything she does. She doesn’t rush, she doesn’t demand—she simply stays close, checking in with her person like she’s making sure everything is right in her world.

Why Mya Is So Easy to Love

🐾 Calm, steady, and incredibly easygoing
🚶‍♀️ Walks beautifully on leash at a relaxed pace
💛 People-focused and attentive during outings
🐶 May do well with calmly matched dog companions
🧠 Knows “sit” and is polite with treats (with strong opinions, occasionally)
🤍 Loves affection and will happily sit beside you for scritches

The Basics

🐾 Breed: Shepherd mix
🎂 Age: Just under 11 years old
⚖️ Weight: ~77 lbs
🚶‍♀️ Energy level: Low to moderate, calm companion
🐕 Dog compatibility: Possibly good with appropriate matches or as a solo dog with dog friends
🐱 Cat compatibility: Not specified

What Mya Is Looking For

✔️ A calm, loving home that appreciates senior dogs
✔️ Someone who enjoys quiet companionship over high activity
✔️ A soft place to land where she can relax and feel safe
✔️ A family who understands the beauty of slower-paced days

Mya is past the stage of chaos and into something quieter and more meaningful. She doesn’t need much—just presence, kindness, and a spot close to her person where she can rest her head and be part of the day.

The Kind of Dog She Is

She’s the dog who walks beside you, not ahead of you.
The one who sits near your feet without asking for anything more.
The one who turns ordinary moments into comfort just by being there.


Mya is ready for her next chapter—not a busy one, but a peaceful one. And she’s hoping it includes someone who understands that love doesn’t always have to be loud to be deep.

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