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.