Mya: A Sweet, Playful Pointer Mix Ready to Grow Up with a Family

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas at Friends of the Animal Village

Breed: Pointer Mix
Age: Approximately 6 months old
Gender: Female
Weight: Approximately 27 pounds

Mya is an adorable young Pointer mix with playful puppy energy and a sweet personality. At approximately 6 months old, she is ready to leave shelter life behind and grow into a cherished family companion.

This happy girl enjoys activity, walks nicely on a leash, and may already understand that bathroom breaks belong outside. With patience and positive guidance, Mya has all the potential to become a wonderful lifelong friend.

Meet Mya

Mya is energetic, playful, and eager to experience everything life has to offer. She would thrive with people who are excited to help a young dog learn while including her in their everyday activities.

Her future life might include:

  • Daily walks and outdoor exploration

  • Interactive games and toys

  • Positive training sessions

  • Supervised play in a secure yard

  • Puppy-safe socialization

  • Plenty of affection and family time

  • Rest and quiet time between adventures

Because Mya is still young, she will need appropriate outlets for her energy as well as opportunities to practice calm behavior.

Training and Home Life

Mya is reportedly good on a leash and may be partly potty-trained. Her adopter should expect some accidents while she adjusts to a new home and schedule.

A consistent bathroom routine, close supervision, and rewards for going outside will help her become reliably house-trained. She may also benefit from learning foundational skills such as:

  • Coming when called

  • Waiting at doors

  • Settling calmly

  • Polite greetings

  • Leaving and dropping objects

  • Relaxing in a crate or designated space

Short, positive training sessions will help Mya learn while strengthening the bond she shares with her family.

Dogs, Cats, and Children

Mya’s current profile does not list her compatibility with dogs, cats, or children. Families with resident pets or children should discuss their household with Little Rock Animal Village and arrange appropriate introductions.

Her adopter should continue providing safe, positive experiences with new people, environments, and animals. Thoughtful socialization during puppyhood can help her develop confidence without overwhelming her.

Mya’s Ideal Home

Mya needs a family prepared for the fun and responsibility of raising a puppy.

Her ideal home will provide:

  • Daily exercise and playtime

  • Continued house-training

  • Positive, consistent guidance

  • Mental enrichment and puppy-safe toys

  • Safe socialization experiences

  • Routine veterinary care

  • Patience through every stage of puppyhood

  • A lifelong commitment

Health and Adoption Care

Little Rock Animal Village’s $90 dog adoption fee includes an initial examination, vaccinations, rabies inoculation, microchipping, heartworm testing, and spay or neuter surgery.

If Mya has not yet been spayed, the shelter will schedule her procedure before she leaves. Applicants should confirm her current veterinary status and request her complete records.

About Friends of the Animal Village

Friends of the Animal Village is an all-volunteer nonprofit that supports Little Rock Animal Village, the city’s municipal animal shelter.

The organization helps increase adoptions, raise awareness, fund important programs, and improve the quality of life for animals in the shelter’s care.

How to Adopt Mya

Little Rock Animal Village follows a first-come, first-served policy and does not reserve animals. Prospective adopters may complete the application and visit Mya during adoption hours.

Bring Mya’s identification number, L262888, when speaking with shelter staff.

View Mya’s Adoption Profile

Complete the Adoption Application

Review the Adoption Process

Adoption fee: $90
Address: 4500 Kramer Street, Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 376-3067
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Kennel viewing: Begins at 10:30 a.m.
Appointment: Not required

Mya should not have to spend her puppyhood growing up inside a shelter. Please share this sweet girl and help her find a family ready to guide, love, and grow alongside her.

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