Meet Lady - Your High-Energy Shadow with a Heart Full of Love
Age: 1 year
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Energy Level: High
House-trained: Mostly (crate-trained with doggy door access)
Good with: Medium/Large Dogs (with proper introduction)
Best in a Home Without: Cats
Needs: Active home, structured routine, continued training
Lady is a spirited young shepherd mix with boundless energy, endless love, and a heart of gold. She's still learning the ropes of being a grown-up dog, but she's already crate-trained, enjoys playing fetch, and absolutely thrives on being close to her person. If you're moving-she's right there. Resting? She's on the couch next to you. She's the ultimate companion dog for someone who wants a loving shadow.
Lady is currently living with large dogs and loves rough-and-tumble play. She can get a little protective and is still working on food guarding and reactivity with unfamiliar dogs, so a home with a confident, tolerant dog who can match her energy would be ideal. She would benefit from a dog-savvy owner who can continue working on her training and help her channel her energy into positive outlets.
She's playful, curious, and affectionate-but also still very much a puppy. That means she needs structure, supervision, and plenty of exercise. If left to her own devices for too long, she may get into a little mischief (like chewing furniture), but when she's given attention, enrichment, and limits, she absolutely thrives.
From her foster:
"Lady is full of personality and energy. She'll play all day if you let her-then crash for cuddles and kisses on the couch. She's still figuring out what's okay to chew, but she loves her toys, especially her Kong with frozen peanut butter or a sturdy split antler. She follows me everywhere and wants nothing more than to be part of whatever I'm doing."
Lady would do best in an active home with a yard, lots of mental stimulation, and a confident adopter ready to help her shine. With structure, consistency, and plenty of exercise, Lady is going to make one incredibly loyal and loving best friend.
