Meet Starburst Shepherd / Black Lab mix Born 11/11/2025 Starburst is a stunning black and white beauty with a rich black coat and a personality that truly lives up to her name. Born under a house with her eight siblings, she's already proven that even the toughest beginnings can lead to something bright and beautiful. She's curious, playful, and full of spark. Starburst loves to explore, bounce around with her siblings, and then settle in for sweet puppy snuggles. She has that perfect mix of confidence and cuddlebug energy - ready to play, ready to love. Like her littermates, Starburst has started her vaccinations, is microchipped, and is expected to be a larger-sized dog when fully grown. She's thriving in foster care and just waiting for her forever family to find her. Starburst is proof that sometimes the brightest souls come from the darkest beginnings. If you're looking for a puppy who will light up your life, she might be the one. 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!