Key Notes:​​​

• Nacho is a 6 year old neutered male.

• Candy is a 6 year old spayed female.

• Both are chihuahua mixes

• Nacho is 24 pounds and slightly overweight.

• Candy is 16 pounds and slightly overweight.

• Surrendered by extended family to a rescue in Alabama when his elderly owner passed.

• Experience with dogs needed.

• Adopter must own their home. No apartments, multi-family homes, or cities.

• Needs an adult-only (18+) home.

• Needs to be only pets; may be able to live with other animals after successful behavioral training.

• Territorial of their space; needs little to no visitors and a separate and secure space for when there are visitors.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day.?

• Experience with reactive, aggressive, and/or nervous dogs recommended.

• Low-medium energy; loves walks and the occasional run, but happy to laze around.

• Ideally just 1-2 adults for him to bond with.

• Very housebroken and good on leash.

• Behavioral training recommended.

• Overweight; needs help losing weight with diet and exercise. He's already successfully lost 12 pounds!

• Nacho is typically his most well behaved on walks and for treats. These will both help bond with him and help him lose weight.

Nacho & Candy

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Key Notes:​​​

• 2-year old spayed female.

• Pit bull terrier mix.

• 65 pounds and a healthy weight.

• Brought to animal control when found as a local stray.

• Cannot live in apartments, multi-family homes, or busy cities.

• Needs a quiet neighborhood without many dogs around.

• Good with dog-savvy kids 15 and up.

• Needs to be an only pet.

• No more than 6 hours alone a day; up to 8 hours once she is potty trained and settled in.​

• Experience with dogs recommended.

• Medium energy; enjoys playing with toys, walks, and running.

• Prefers a fully fenced yard to run and play in; should not be let into an unfenced yard without restraint (tether runner, long leash, etc.).

• Almost housebroken; will need some extra help.

• Can pull strongly on a leash; does well on a no-pull harness. Typically walks well if there are no animals around.

• Shy at first; warms up quickly and is very cuddly and playful.

• Behavioral training for dogs reactive to other dogs recommended.

Jade

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Get to know Scooby!

Scooby is a handsome young goofball from South Carolina! While sometimes shy with new people, he doesn't take long to show his playful and cuddly sides! He gets so excited to see other pups that they may see him as "too eager" and not want to say hello. When playtime does begin, he's happy to accommodate his doggy pals playstyles so long as they aren't too small (not under 40 pounds). He's happy to lead the chase or roll over for a wrestle; he's very tolerate and plays great with big rowdy dogs! He would not do well in small homes or apartments; this big boy needs plenty of room to romp around so a fenced-in yard to preferred. He's very food motivated and eager to learn, which is great as he need some extra work on proper leash walking and basic manners. When playtime is done he is happy to snuggle up on the couch with you or chill on the floor with his toys.

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Key Notes:​​​

• 2-year old neutered male.

• Unknown breed mix.

• 70 pounds and a healthy weight.

• Found as a stray in South Carolina.

• No apartment-style or small homes. A large fenced-in yard is ideal.

• Needs an adult only home.

• Good with sturdy and playful dogs at least 40 pounds; very playful and a little pushy.

• Should not live with cats.

• No more than 6 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break.

• Experience with dogs needed.

• Medium-high energy; loves lots of playtime but will snuggle when his energy is burnt.

• Most likely housebroken.

• Very strong on leash; better with a no-pull harness.

• Food motivated; knows "sit".

• Basic obedience training recommended.

Scooby

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Get to know Sugar & Manlet!

This funny duo lived a very loved life before their family had to make the hard decision to find them a new home. In Texas, they lived with 2 senior lady dogs along with a toddler. As their parents' human baby grew, they discovered he had some special health needs that demanded most of their time. The pack wasn't able to get nearly as much love and playtime as they used to, so the family decided it would be for the best for Sugar and Manlet to find new homes where they can be spoiled like to used to. These two love to hang out and play and would love to find a home together, but would be willing to go their separate ways for the right families. Sweet Sugar is as happy and excited as ever, happily bouncing and playing like she has a sugar rush! Stubby little Manlet was pretty confused and scared, but warms up quickly, especially with his pal, Sugar, around to break to ice. They learned housebreaking and "sit" in their previous home, but could use some brushing up on their manners. Sugar especially is a big strong girl pulls strongly on the leash, while Manlet is typically well behaved and happy to sniff and explore. When Sugar gets too excited she lets out big barks! And nervous Manlet may bark to try to scare away strangers. They would do best in a quiet single family home with a fenced yard for Sugar to run in and cannot live in apartments, multi-family homes or busy cities.

Key Notes:​​​

• Looking for a home together, but willing to go separate ways to the right families.

• Sugar is a 6-year old spayed female.

• Manlet is a 7-year old neutered male.

• Unknown breed mixes.

• Sugar is 72 pounds and a healthy weight.

• Manlet is 47 pounds and a healthy weight.

• Surrendered by a family due to financial and medical issues to a rescue in Texas.

• No apartments, multi-family homes, or busy cities.

• Good with gentle, dog savvy kids 12 and up.

• Manelt is friendly with other dogs.

• Sugar takes time to warm up to other dogs; best with nonconfrontational males.

• Should not live with cats.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break if longer.

• Sugar: Medium-high energy; loves lots of playtime!

• Manlet: Medium-low energy; loves to mingle and follow Sugar while she plays.

• Both housebroken.

• Sugar is strong on leash; better with a no-pull harness.

• Manlet is shy after big move to shelter.

• Experience with dogs recommended.

• Basic obedience training recommended.

Sugar & Manlet

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Get to know Brutus!

Brutus is a lovable and gorgeous young man from Texas! Playtime and snuggle time are both important to him. He loves every human he meets and will always invite you for a game of tug! He likes playtime with other dogs, but needs tolerant and sturdy playmates as can be rowdy during playtime! He needs a home without kitties and with room for him to do be beloved zoomies, so no small homes or apartment buildings. He's very motivated by treats, toys, and attention and already knows "sit." He is most likely housebroken and still working on his leash manners, but does well on a no-pull harness. He dreams of being surrounded by toys of all kinds. He prefers playtime with his family, but is happy to entertain himself if they are busy. His silly and lovable antics will be sure to keep his family entertained as well!

Key Notes:​​​

• 2-year old neutered male.

• Pit bull terrier mix.

• 54 pounds.

• Found as stray in Texas.

• Good with sturdy kids 10 and up.

• Playful but pushy with other dogs; would need a tolerant and sturdy playmate.

• Cannot live with cats.

• No small homes; needs room to run.

• No more than 6 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break if longer.

• Medium-high energy; loves to run and play.

• Most likely housebroken.

• Strong on leash; better with no-pull harness.

• Friendly and outgoing.

• Basic obedience training recommended.

Brutus

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Get to know Thor!

Bouncy, lovable, and mischievous; Thor is quite the character! This young boy was found as a stray in Texas with a poorly healed fractured paw. Despite his old injury, he is not slowed down at all! He still bounds through the snow, jumps up to greet people, and does zoomies in our playpens! He is still silly, mischievous, and so lovable like other pups his age. What he needs right now is an active family ready to get this smart boy into training and give him plenty of playtime! He was adopted briefly before his new family discovered they were allergic, but he was doing wonderful settling into the home life! He was quickly getting the hang of potty training, settling down for cuddles after playtime, and slept through the night in his crate. He was super motivated and getting the hang of boundaries quickly, like not checking out the counters or jumping on the sofa. He'd do best with older sturdy kids who can handle his rowdy puppy play style and playful, tolerant, and sturdy dogs who can keep up with him!

Key Notes:​​​

• 8-month-old neutered male.

• Husky mix.

• 39 pounds with growing to do.

• Stray from our rescue partner in Texas.

• Old injury to front-right paw/ankle; does not slow him down.

• Very playful with dogs; too much so for small or timid dogs.

• Should not live with cats.

• Good with sturdy kids 12 and up.

• Almost housebroken.

• Very food motivated.

• Medium-high energy; loves lots of playtime and outdoor adventures! May need breaks to rest paw.

• Rowdy and rambunctious puppy; lots of jumping and play biting; easily redirected with toys.

• Basic obedience training recommended.

Thor

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Horatio & Kennedy

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Get to know Horatio & Kennedy!

These two handsome brothers, Horatio and Kennedy, were born in a home in South Carolina and grew up mostly outdoors before being brought to our rescue partner at 2 years old. They're now excited to be looking for their new home, but nerves can get the better of them and they can be shy at first and take some time to warm up. Horatio is shyer than his brother and the most fun loving and silly when he warms up! Kennedy is the least scared, although still very timid, and the most willing to show off his beagle lungs! They would love to go home together, but may go separate for an experienced family with a friendly dog they warm up to. Indoor living is new and scary to them; they prefer to potty outside as what's they have always known but are still figuring out pottying inside is off limits. They have made good progress towards leash walking but they will need lots of guidance and patience from their new family while they adjust to this new way of life. A fully fenced yard with a fence at least 5 feet tall would be best, as they love to run and play and can hop a 4 foot fence! Their smallest brother has been adopted with a doggy pal and has been quickly learning the ropes of indoor living.

Key Notes:​​​

• Would prefer to go home together, but okay separate with an experienced and patient family with another dog they warm up to.

• 2-year-old neutered males.

• Beagle mixes.

• Horatio is 23 pounds with black on his back.

• Kennedy is 22 pounds with no black on back or white on nose.

• Born in a home in South Carolina and surrendered to our rescue partner.

• Needs an adult only (18+) home.

• Good with patient, gentle cats; nervous but respectful.

• Good with patient, gentle dogs; nervous but playful when they've warmed up.

• No apartments, multi-family homes, or city living.

• Vocal when excited (beagle bays/barks).

• Needs a quiet home and neighborhood.

• Medium energy; loves to play and cuddle when they've warmed up.

• Almost housebroken.

• Still learning leash walking; nervous on leash but making great progress!

• Timid at first; needs time and patience to warm up. Very loving and playful when they do.

• Basic obedience training recommended.

• Experience with nervous dogs required.

Get to know Jake!

Jake is a lovable, spunky 7-month-old boy! He's going through the teenage phase, where puppies have lots of energy and like to test boundaries. He needs a dog-experienced adult family to help him grow with firm boundaries and plenty of exercise. Experience with terriers would be a plus! He is so sweet, outgoing, and affectionate that it's hard not to fall in love at first sight. He is housetrained and even knows "sit" and "paw" already! He sometimes has trouble sharing high-value items, like long-lasting chew treats, but he did wonderfully otherwise for his behavioral assessment. He loves playtime with other pups and people alike, but prefers a home as an only pet where his family can give him all their attention. He loves outdoor time - long walks are great and a fenced yard would be a bonus for this bouncing pup. With the right person(s) who is committed to training, exercise, and plenty of adventures he'll make a wonderful companion.

Key Notes:​​​

• 7-month-old neutered male.

• Unknown terrier mix.

• 37 pounds and growing.

• Needs an adult-only (18+) home.

• No small homes or apartment-style homes; needs room to run and play!

• Looking to be an only pet, but would enjoy play dates with other dogs!

• Housebroken; may have an occasional accident as he is young.

• Food-motivated and eager to learn.

• Medium-high energy; loves lots of playtime and adventures!

• Guards high-value items like long-lasting chew treats.

• Basic obedience and behavioral training recommended.

Jake

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Get to know Magnolia!

Magnolia, also known as "Mags", is a playful and lovable young girl adopted from a rescue in Aruba, but the family could not keep her as they discovered one of their children had allergies. This young girl can be scared of people at first and warms up over time. She is a little shy around some dogs at first but warms up very quickly so long as they aren't pushy. She would like a friendly, patient, and playful dog to live with to show her the ropes and help her adjust to her new life. She does well around cats and loved the older kids in her home, but due to her initial fearfulness, any kids she lives with will need to be dog-savvy and patient with her. At only 6 months old she is still growing, physically and mentally, and needs plenty of guidance from her new family. She was taught to potty on pee-pads in her previous home and needs some extra help learning to potty outside instead. Once the initial excitement of going outside wears off, she walks beautifully on leash and enjoys long walks with lots of sniffing. A fenced-in yard for zoomies would be ideal as she loves to run and play! She is super affectionate with the people she knows; happily snuggling on the couch and showering them in kisses!

Key Notes:​​​

• 6-month-old spayed female.

• Unknown breed mix.

• 30 pounds and growing.

• Adopted from a rescue in Aruba after being found as a stray; brought to Buddy Dog after discovering a family member was allergic.

• No apartment-style homes, cities, or busy areas; need a quiet neighborhood.

• Good with dog-savvy, gentle, and patient kids 12 and up.

• Good with cats.

• Prefers to live with a friendly dog who will give her time to warm up, but is happy to play when she's ready.

• Should not be alone more than 5 hours a day while she learns potty training.

• She was pee-pad trained and is still learning basic housebreaking.

• Good on a leash but has bursts of energy and may pull a little.

• Medium-high energy; loves to run and do zoomies and sneak in some snuggles.

• Very shy at first; needs time to warm up.

• Dog experience required.

• Basic obedience training recommended.

Magnolia

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Get to know Griffin!

Handsome and gentle Griffin was a stray from Texas and is ready to put his scary past behind him. When he had a few teeth removed it was discovered he had metal fragments throughout his face after becoming the victim of a gunshot. Even lacking a few teeth he has a hearty appetite and it plenty food motivated! The hustle and bustle of the kennel has him a little nervous, but even so, he is still such a sweet and loving boy and will ask for comfort pets. He's good with dogs big and small along with cats and older kids. While he's happy to laze around and cuddle up on the couch, he loves going for walks and playing with his toys; tennis balls are his favorite! He learned housebreaking and crate training in his foster and is eager to find his furever family!

Key Notes:​​​​

• 4-year-old neutered male.

• Unknown breed mix.

• Around 60 pounds.

• Found as a stray in Texas.

• Good with dog-savvy kids 10 and up.

• Friendly with other dogs.

• Friendly with cats.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break for longer.

• Medium-low energy; loves to play with his toys, walks, and and cuddletime on the couch.

• Housebroken and crate trained.

• Walks well with a no-pull harness.

• Food-motivated; easy to train!

• Basic obedience recommended.

• Shy in the shelter environment, but still so sweet and loving!

Griffin

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Get to know Rogue!

Rogue is an older gentleman from Texas. He and a few other senior dogs were rescued from a neglectful home although you would never guess it by his happy-go-lucky personality and chunky physique! As you may guess, this little man is very food motivated! He will need help losing weight so low-calorie treats would be best. He likes short leisurely walks, sunbathing, and burrowing into his blankets! He does well with dogs of all sizes, so long as they are gentle with him, along with cats and kids as young as 5-years old! His biggest struggles are stairs and cold weather! He can manage a few steps but would like his new family to carry him for full flights, and he loves outdoor time in the sun but can't stand the cold so a doggy jacket will be needed for this little man.

Key Notes:​​​​

• 12-year-old neutered male.

• Dachshund mix.

• 21 pounds and overweight.

• Rescued from a neglectful home with Texas.

• Good with kids 5 and up.

• Good with dogs of all sizes who know to be gentle.

• Good with cats.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day; will need a potty break for longer.

• Low energy; enjoys sunbathing, burrowing in blankets, and the occasional playtime.

• Good on leash and likes to take his time on walks.

• Foot motivated.

• Struggles with stairs; can do a few steps but may need to be carried up full flights of stairs.

Rogue

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Get to know Bear!

Sweet and lovable Bear is a little shy after this big move from Texas. He opens up immediately around other dogs and would love to live with one! He's a sweet and playful young guy who would make a great little brother to another pup! He would do best in a quiet neighborhood with dog-savvy and gentle kids 12, if any, to help him settle into his new home and gain confidence. He tries to hold his potty until he goes outside but might need a little help learning the ropes in a new home. If you're patient and gentle he doesn't take long to warm up. Once he does, he enjoys cuddles and treats! Leash walking can be a little scary still, but once he gets going he loves to get out and let his hound nose lead him.

Key Notes:​​​​

• 1-year-old neutered male.

• Hound mix.

• 39 pounds.

• No busy or loud neighborhoods.

• Good with dog-savvy kids 12 and up.

• Prefers a home with another dog; very sweet and playful with them!

• No more than 6 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break for longer.

• Experience with dogs recommended.

• Medium energy; loves to play with other dogs and cuddle up for chill time.

• Most likely housebroken.

• Sometimes nervous on leash, but walks wall when feeling more confident.

• Food-motivated.

• Basic obedience training recommended.

• Very shy at first, warms up quickly if you are patient and gentle.

Bear

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Get to know Soto!

Stunning yet silly Soto was found as a stray in Texas with another mama dog and her pups. She's a big thinker and loves puzzle toys, taking in the smells on walks, and will often pause to assess a situation; you can see the gears turning in her head! She doesn't just think fast, but acts fast too! She loves to zoom around and would do best with a home with a fenced in yard to let loose to have fun. She had a lot of training in her foster home where they discovered she wasn't too food motivated, common among husky mixes, but she was still so motivated to learn! Along with learning for fun, she did great learning housebreaking, leash walking, and how to be an expert snugglebug! She likes to keep herself occupied so it may not always be cuddletime, but she'll make it clear when it is!

Key Notes:​​​​

• 2-year-old spayed female.

• Husky mix.

• 42 pounds.

• Found as a stray in Texas.

• No apartment-style or small homes; needs room to run and neighbors who won't mind her "singing" and "talking."

• Good with dog-savvy teens 15 and up.

• Very playful with other dogs; best with playful males more on the submissive side.

• No more than 6 hours alone a day; will need potty and play break for longer.

• Experience with dogs recommended.

• High energy; likes to run fast and think fast!

• Housebroken; not yet crate trained but loves enclosed spaces.

• Walks well on leash; loves sniffing on long walks.

• Picky eater, but loves jerky dog treats!

• Basic obedience recommended; would love advanced training for fun!

Soto

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Get to know Hadlee!

Adorable young Hadlee's mama was an outdoor dog in Texas who has sadly had many litters. She and her siblings were rescued once they were able to leave their mom and nursed back to health. Sweet and silly, Hadlee loves to playtime with other pups and her toys, chewing on treats, sticks, and more toys, and snuggling with her people! She loves spending time outdoors exploring and sunbathing. She's still working on leash walking and housebreaking, but learned crate training in her foster home. Small kids and quick movements can be scary, so she'd prefer a home with older dog-savvy kids who know to be gentle with a loving, but timid, pup. Having a dog roommate to show her the ropes and bond with would be ideal!

Key Notes:​​​​

• 5-month-old spayed female.

• Unknown breed mix

• 25 pounds and growing.

• Rescued after being part of an accidental litter in Texas.

• Prefers a quiet neighborhood to settle into.

• Good with dog-savvy and gentle kids 8 and up.

• Good with other dogs; would prefer a home with one to learn from.

• No more than 3 hours alone a day; can go longer as she grows and learns housebreaking.

• Experience with dogs recommended.

• Medium energy; loves lots of silly puppy playtime and snuggles with her people.

• Crate trained and not yet housebroken

• Still learning leash walking; nervous but a quick learner!

• Basic obedience training recommended.

• Timid of quick movements.

Hadlee

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Get to know Harry!

Handsome young Harry's mama was an outdoor dog in Texas who has sadly had many litters. He and his siblings were rescued once they were able to leave their mom and nursed back to health. He can be a timid pup at first but still so sweet and loving, even with young kids! He's still working on leash walking and housebreaking, but learned crate training in his foster home. He needs some help building confidence and, being a puppy, has plenty to learn. A quiet neighborhood would be best and having a dog roommate to show him the ropes and bond with would be ideal!

Key Notes:​​​​

• 5-month-old neutered male.

• Labrador retriever mix

• 30 pounds and growing.

• Rescued after being part of an accidental litter in Texas.

• Prefers a quiet neighborhood to settle into.

• Good with dog-savvy and gentle kids 5 and up.

• Good with other dogs; would prefer a home with one to learn from.

• No more than 3 hours alone a day; can go longer as he grows and learns housebreaking.

• Experience with dogs recommended.

• Medium energy; loves lots of silly puppy playtime and snuggles with his people.

• Crate trained and not yet housebroken

• Still learning leash walking; nervous but a quick learner!

• Basic obedience training recommended.

Harry

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Get to know Cruz!

Handsome Cruz is a fun-loving and goofy little man from Texas! He loves playtime, fetch, and cuddles with his people. He takes a minute to warm up to new people but with patience and treats, you'll be in his inner circle in no time! He is housebroken and still working on his leash training; his excitement gets the best of him! He is happy to share his toys with his people for tug-o-war, but needs some help learning that he doesn't need to worry about food anymore and can share. He'd do best with dog-savvy teens and up who can read his signals to know when it's time for play or space. A fenced in yard to do zoomies in would be ideal!

Key Notes:​​​​

• 2-year-old neutered male.

• Basset hound mix

• Around 30 pounds.

• Rescued from a high-skill shelter in Texas.

• Good with dog-savvy teens 15 and up.

• Good with other dogs.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break for longer.

• Medium-high energy; loves lots of playtime, fetch, and cuddles.

• Housebroken.

• A little strong on leash; very excited to go for walks!

• Basic obedience training recommended.

• Protective of his food, but loves to play tug with his toys.

Cruz

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Get to know Lucy!

Lovable little Lucy was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Texas and is ready to impress her new furever family! Friendly with people and pups alike and she is a cuddly sweetheart. She has enough energy to go for fun outdoor adventures but is happy to stay in and play with her toys instead. She is housebroken and gentle. As little terriers do, she'll be sure to let her new family know if she thinks anything suspicious is going on with a little alarm bark!

Key Notes:​​​​

• 3-year-old spayed female.

• Terrier mix

• 15 pounds.

• Rescued from a high-skill shelter in Texas.

• No history with kids, but likely good with gentle kids 8 and up.

• Good with other dogs.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break for longer.

• Medium energy; down for both outdoor adventures or cuddling on the couch.

• Housebroken.

Lucy

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Get to know Dibbs!

Cute little Dibbs came all the way from Texas to find his forever home! For how tiny he is he's a beefy little boy! He loves making new friends, people, pups, or cats. He enjoys walks, chilling out, and cuddling with his people. He's a mature guy and is housebroken.

Key Notes:​​​​

• 8-year-old neutered male.

• Chihuahua mix.

• 11 pounds.

• From our rescue partner in Texas.

• Good with other dogs.

• Good with cats.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break for longer.

• Medium energy; down for both outdoor adventures or cuddling on the couch.

• Housebroken.

Dibbs

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Get to know Bella!

Silly and lovable Bella is looking for a quiet home. She is shy at first and needs a little time to warm up, but it won't be long until she's coming in for cuddles and kisses! Her family ended up having to travel too frequently and knew she needed a family to properly spoil her again. She is housebokren and walks well on leash, although she could use some brushing up on her manners. She played with the kitty in her home and lived with kids, although could be timid of their quick movements so would do best with kids 12 and up who know to go slow and be gentle. She is a little insecure about her food but her old family was helping her learn how to share. She loves long walks and fun outdoor activities and will love to crash on the couch for snuggles and naps afterwards!

Key Notes:​​​​

• 5-year-old spayed female.

• Unknown breed mix.

• Around 30 pounds.

• Surrendered due to lack of time.

• Good with dog-savvy and gentle kids 12 and up.

• Selective of dog friends; good around them.

• Playful with cats.

• No more than 8 hours alone a day; will need a potty and play break for longer.

• Medium energy; loves playtime and cuddle time.

• Housebroken.

• Walks well on leash.

• Experience with dogs recommended.

• Basic obedience training recommended.

• Prefers a quiet home and neighborhood.

• Shy at first; needs time to warm up.

Bella

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