Introducing the fabulous Pepper! 🎉 This sweet and quirky 2-year-old female cattle dog is ready to steal your heart! Rescued from the tough streets of Texas while pregnant, Pepper bravely nurtured her puppies in Oregon until they found their forever homes. Now, it’s her turn to shine!✨ Life hasn’t always been easy for Pepper. She initially needed a little time to relax and learn that not every sound or movement is something to fear—though let’s be real, those garbage trucks? Total scare-fest! But with the right environment, Pepper has started to gain some confidence. 🌈 In fact, she thrives best in a calm home without kids or other pets. This lovely lady is looking for someone who understands cattle dogs and is fabulous with positive reinforcement training. Alright, let’s talk about Pepper’s unique situation. While hanging out with her foster family, they noticed Pepper prefers lounging over zooming around—definitely not the energy level you’d expect from a young cattle dog. After a few vet visits, it was revealed that Pepper is dealing with Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in both ankle joints. Yes, that means she’ll need physical therapy throughout her life to ease her discomfort and keep her tail wagging! 🐾 But here’s the silver lining: Pepper is an expert couch buddy! If you’re looking for someone to accompany you on road trips, she’s your girl! 🚗💨 We can only imagine how frightening life must have been for this resilient lady, constantly coping with hidden pain. The good news? Once Pepper learns to trust, she transforms into an affectionate bundle of love, full of sweet licks and belly rubs. 🙌💖 Pepper is spayed, microchipped, and all caught up on her vaccines, and she’s currently in a loving foster home in Portland, OR, ready for her forever family. With an adoption fee of $390, this little gem could soon be part of your life! 👏 So, are you ready to bring Pepper home? Apply through the Buddy App to start the loving journey with her today!