****Pls note: PetFinder launched a new website 12/1/25 and the inquiry button and email links are not working. Please inquire directly to carla@thezoeygroup.com Hi, my name is Habanero! I was born February 16, 2024. I weigh 45 pounds. My dad was a German shepherd and my mom is a lab/staffie/Malinois mix. A DNA test was submitted for our litter. I came into rescue after my mom was found homeless and pregnant. My current foster took her in and she gave birth a couple days later to eight beautiful puppies. Six girls and two boys. We are affectionately referred to as the pepper litter. My mom isn’t a big girl. She only weighs 39 pounds. We remained with our mom until we were about three months old and she taught us how to be good puppies. She is a very sweet natured girl. We must take after her because that is exactly the way our foster family would describe us. When our humans hug on us our tails never stop wagging and we love to give puppy kisses. Our people say we are pretty calm, easy going pups. We are now old enough to “fly the coop” as you will. So here I am on Petfinder looking for a new home. I am a super sweet little girl. I like to play and snuggle. I have never been cat tested but it should be noted that I have at least two litter mates that live with cats in their new homes. Their families took the time for proper introductions. I could probably be in a home with cats if you took the time to teach me. I do great with other dogs. Maybe my new home will have other dogs for me to play with. After all, it’s all about the playtime. I would love to be with an active family. I was made for hiking! I have never been around children but my foster family thinks I have the right temperament for children. Children are a lot! I am house trained and crate trained. I walk well on leash and love to be out and about. I am healthy, up to date on vaccines, spayed and microchipped. If you are interested in giving me a forever home please email adopt@thezoeygroup.com