SYDNEY
I’m Sydney - a smart, loyal girl who loves training!
Belgian Malinois mix | 2 years old | Large (65 pounds)
Female | Chatsworth, CA
ABOUT SYDNEY
Personality: smart, loyal, sensitive
Training: Sydney has some training and LOVES to learn and obey commands. She knows basic commands like "come" and "sit" and could probably unlock your front door if she had opposable thumbs.
Exercise: would do best in an active household where she could get regular leash walks, training/enrichment time, and maybe even a regular weekend hike
Care status: spayed, vaccinated, microchipped
Special notes: At an adoption event, Sydney met a family with 2 young kids; she did not jump on them and was very aware of her surroundings. She showed off commands like "sit" and "paw," evidently having received some training. She also met a gentleman in a wheelchair and greeted him politely. She is a very focused and intelligent dog.
THE IDEAL HOME
Best match: an individual, couple, or active family with older kids who would work with her and maybe give her a job to do
Other dogs? seems to prefer people to other dogs, but did co-exist well at adoption events where other dogs were close to her
Cats? unknown
Kids? older kids (10+) would be best
Additional info: would do best in a home with a backyard
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Sydney is still at the shelter.
The good news is that Outta the Cage is sponsoring Sydney’s adoption! That means the adoption and licensing fees are fully covered—you can adopt Sydney for free ($0).
WANT TO MEET HER?
Visit Sydney at the West Valley shelter. If you decide to adopt her, let the shelter staff know that Outta the Cage is sponsoring. It should be in the dog’s notes. Please reach out to Outta the Cage anytime—we’re happy to assist!
Shelter: West Valley Animal Shelter, 20655 Plummer St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 [Google Maps]
Animal ID: A2246493
Arrived: December 1, 2025
