Meet River, the enchanting sparkling Shepherd, who at just 8 months old is a delightful mix of playfulness and sweetness! 🐕✨ This handsome 50-pound pup is like a box of chocolates—each day brings something new! He adores playtime with other furry friends, but there’s a gentle side too. River craves cuddles with his people, transforming into a cozy lap dog after his fun and games. He’s just a puppy learning the ropes of love and safety, and let me tell you, he is blossoming into an incredible companion for any family! 🌟❤️ Once a stray, River’s early days were spent in a dog pound, hanging out with his brother, Briggs. When their time was almost up and space was running out, these lucky boys had their lives turned around when they were rescued. Although they were loved and socialized more than many in a similar situation, it wasn’t quite a home. But now, under the loving care of his foster family, River is flourishing! From mastering potty training to getting playful with toys—if you could see how joyfully he destroys them, you'd be laughing just as much as he is! 🎉🐾 River’s still a little shy with new faces, but don’t worry, he’s ready to enchant you and become your loyal shadow. He’s crate trained and growing more confident with each day, especially when he’s in the presence of another dog—so a fur sibling in his new home is a must! He’d love a yard to frolic in too! 🏡🐶 If you desire a life filled with the many joys that this amazing pup will bring, he promises to shower you with gratitude and love in return! How can you resist? 💖 Please be sure to *apply through the Buddy App* to meet River and be part of his exciting journey! **An important note**: All dogs must be cherished as inside companions! They thrive with positive reward-based training, and rest assured, River is up to date on vaccinations, altered, microchipped, and Heartworm tested. Adoptions like these not only save lives but fill homes with joy! Rescue is filled with loving volunteers, and River is being cared for in a foster home. The application will be pre-approved, and only after that will you be contacted for a meet-and-greet to make sure it’s a perfect match. Hurry and apply through the Buddy App! Adoption donation: $400. Thank you for choosing to save a life! 🥰✨