Mocha is a stunning purebred red merle Australian Shepherd with striking blue eyes and a personality to match. She’s a healthy, happy 3-year-old spayed female who has been fully vetted and is ready for her next adventure. True to her breed, Mocha is energetic, intelligent, and thrives on activity. She loves to play fetch and can happily run for hours — the perfect match for someone with an active lifestyle who wants a loyal partner for hikes, runs, or long days outdoors. Mocha came from a loving home with children and did wonderfully with them. She was surrendered only because her drive to explore led her to escape the yard several times, resulting in a few close calls with traffic. Because of this, she’ll need a very secure fence or a home committed to safe, supervised play and exercise. While Mocha is incredibly sweet with people and forms deep bonds — she definitely has “her person” — she can be reactive toward other dogs. She’ll do best as the only pet in the household. She hasn’t been around cats, so her compatibility with them is unknown. Mocha would thrive with an active, experienced family who can give her the structure, exercise, and companionship she loves. In return, she’ll offer tremendous loyalty, affection, and that classic Aussie devotion. Mocha is fostered in VA. To apply for her visit www.ns4ar.org