Meet Ethel 💙❄️—a 2-year-old whirlwind of adventure and charm, blending the grace of a snow queen with the mischief of an adventure gremlin. This unforgettable girl lives for the great outdoors! Hiking? Absolutely. Running? You bet! Buffalo snowstorms? That's her personal runway! But when she’s not out there conquering the elements, you can find her in the window, observing the world as if it’s her full-time job. Ethel thrives in the cold—subzero temps? Just a suggestion to her! Ethel is one smart cookie! She loves tackling puzzle games for meals and will proudly bring you a toy when she’s ready for a play session, which happens often—almost right after each walk! Speaking of walks, let’s just say they’re a work in progress. Ethel believes every squirrel, leaf, and gust of wind needs to be personally inspected, maybe even chased! There’s just far too much to sniff in this wondrous world she explores. Get ready to be active! Ethel will keep you moving at a brisk pace of around four miles and for roughly 10 hours a day, even when the weather is saying “absolutely not.” This curious girl is stealthy; you might not notice she’s getting into some mischief until it’s already happened. Those stunning blue eyes are like a magnet, drawing you in—but be warned, this girl has opinions about how to remodel your home if left to her own devices. She’s learning, though! Ethel has traded chewing everything in sight for enjoying her Benebone and she’s beginning to extend the lifespan of soft toys, rest in peace to the fallen ones. Crate training is still a project because Ethel prefers being close to her human, thank you very much! While she’s not much of a barker, she has a polite whine to let you know when she needs to go outside—talk about a communication queen! 👑 Now let’s be clear: Ethel is not your typical couch-potato cuddle buddy. Oh no! She’s like a full-time commitment, at husky levels—meaning she will thrive with active adults who can keep up with her adventurous spirit. She likes to challenge the rules, wants to be the boss, and needs consistent expectations and reinforcement to build good habits. A patient person who doesn’t mind being ‘supervised’ by Ethel herself will be her perfect match. In her foster home, Ethel gets a ton of praise for making great choices! She’s heard “no” many times in her two years and is still working on building that confidence. While she may struggle with a little anxiety stemming from unmet needs in the past, she knows how to communicate what she needs if you’re willing to listen. 👉 Best fit: Ethel is looking for a home with no kids and no other pets, due to past confrontations. 👉 Stats: 50 lbs, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and no allergies or health issues! If you’re all about snow hikes, endless sniff breaks, mental enrichment, and having a strong-willed blue-eyed explorer by your side, then Ethel is the girl for you! 🐾💙 Don’t wait—apply to adopt Ethel through the Buddy App today!