Meet Shaka FKA Oakley in CO.

Imlay City, MI · Adult · Dutch Shepherd / Mixed

Listed since Aug 16, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 9, 2026

In the shelter’s words

#MadLoveShakaLocated in ColoradoLet’s just start with the obvious… this boy is ridiculously handsome.That long, flowing coat.That strong, sculpted face.Those deep, intelligent eyes that study you before deciding you’re worth his heart.Shaka turns heads everywhere he goes. People stop. They compliment. And he calmly sits at your feet like he knows exactly how good-looking he is.And here’s a bonus… that beautiful coat? It’s long and luxurious with a thinner undercoat, so he barely sheds, especially compared to a Dutch Shepherd. You get the stunning look without the constant fur tumbleweeds.But he’s more than a pretty face.He has an excellent off switch and will happily sleep for hours after a good walk. He’s fantastic with other dogs of all sizes and both genders, no barking, no reactivity. In public, he’s respectful and composed. He’s smart, food motivated, and his recall continues to improve beautifully.He’s thoughtful. Intentional. Loyal.Now, let’s be honest about what he needs.Shaka is still young at heart and can occasionally act like a teenager testing boundaries. He’s smart enough to try “games” if he senses inconsistency, so he truly needs clear leadership and someone who won’t engage in that back-and-forth. Structure builds his confidence.He can also still be a bit mouthy when excited, so a home without young children would be best.Shaka would thrive with an experienced, active handler who appreciates a working-breed brain and understands that consistency equals success. He may take a minute to warm up, but once he chooses you, he’s deeply devoted.Located in Colorado and ready for the right match.If you’re looking for a striking, steady, intelligent companion who wants a job, a person, and a purpose, Shaka is your boy.All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and 6 month subscription. If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. ***********************************************************************We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each dog is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.If you have questions about this pet please contact us at info@MADrescueinc.org. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.

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What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.