Meet Stella! She might not have the best glamour shots yet—her profile photos are just from intake—but that won’t hold her back. Stella is a Husky mix, estimated between 2 and 4 years old, and she comes from a unique background: she was part of a group of thirty dogs from a single home, whose owner struggled with his own health. Despite her start, Stella is surprisingly well adjusted for a hoarding case. She’s crate trained (plastic crates work best for her), knows several basic commands, and understands the basics of house training, though you should expect some transition accidents in a new place. A secure, fenced yard is a strong requirement for Stella, or at least a home where she’ll never be off leash—she needs predictable boundaries. She is fixed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and on preventatives. Stella is on the thin side but regaining weight and looking stronger every week. She gets along well with other dogs—preferably calm males—but shouldn’t live with cats, as she tends to chase them. Because she’s one of the more skittish in her group, a quiet, low-commotion home without children is ideal. New people make her nervous for a few minutes, but once she knows you, she’s affectionate, loving to sprawl in your lap and hand out kisses. Her adoption fee has been fully sponsored. She’s ready for a stable, gentle household with maybe a mellow canine buddy or two. Your new best friend is just one click away.