Meet Valerie, the enchanting 1-year-old Border Collie mix who weighs a delightful 45 pounds of pure charm! 🌟 This medium-sized beauty sports a gorgeous coat and has embarked on an incredible journey from the streets of Houston to the comfort of a loving foster home. While she may be a little shy and soft-spoken, don’t let that fool you; her curiosity is ready to burst forth and shine like a diamond! ✨ Picture this: Valerie is a professional observer, soaking in the world around her with those intelligent, expressive eyes, carefully contemplating her next move. Under the gentle guidance of her fabulous foster mom, she has blossomed into a house-trained gem who takes great pride in her good manners. 🌸 This sweet girl has even started to share her affection, bestowing kisses upon her foster mom like a true champion of love! 💋 But there’s more! Can you believe how adorable it is when she carries her toys around the house? And when she needs to signal her desire for a fun outing, she sweetly brings her foster mom’s shoes to the door! Talk about clever! 👟 Valerie is on a confidence-building journey, and she is searching for a patient “forever” family who will continue nurturing her spirit and gently coax her from her shell. If you believe in the power of love, patience, and understanding, you could be just the family Valerie has been dreaming of. 💖 So why wait? Valerie is ready to find her forever home and is looking for someone who will support her journey toward a brighter tomorrow! Please *apply through the Buddy App* to bring this loving creature into your life today!