Meet Tippi Tippi is the kind of girl who makes you smile before she even knows your name. This 9-month-old, spayed Shepherd/Lab mix was born in a rural parish shelter and waited patiently while her siblings found homes. When Take Paws finally pulled her, it truly felt like we saved the best for last. Tippi is fully up to date on vetting and heartworm negative, and she's the whole package when it comes to personality. She's friendly with people, gentle and happy around kiddos, and social with other dogs. She greets the world with an open heart and an eager tail wag. True to her Shepherd/Lab roots, Tippi is smart, athletic, and full of joyful puppy energy. She loves to run, play, and explore, so a securely fenced yard is a must for her to safely stretch her legs and burn off that youthful enthusiasm. She's still in her puppy phase, which means she'll thrive with an adopter who's ready to provide structure, boundaries, and continued training. The reward? A loyal, attentive companion who wants nothing more than to learn and be part of your life. Tippi is special because she's standing right at that sweet spot between puppy and dog. She's old enough to bond deeply, young enough to grow into exactly the companion you've been dreaming of. With guidance, love, and consistency, she's going to be an incredible family dog. If you're looking for a bright, affectionate, adventure-ready best friend, Tippi is ready to meet you PLEASE READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!