Meet Sparta, a 2-year-old, 40-pound mixed-breed girl who brings a lot of personality. She’s smart, playful, and would thrive in a home that understands quirks and is willing to help her work through them. Shelter life is rough on Sparta—she gets stressed in her kennel, so you might not see her best side there, but once outside, her real self shines through. She can get protective over prized items like toys and food, though she’s making progress alongside a shelter behaviorist. For Sparta, an experienced drug owner is a must, someone patient and proactive about ongoing training. She enjoys playing with other dogs, especially during one-on-one sessions, and her leash skills improve once she’s burned off some initial energy. Sparta is heartworm positive, but her treatment—appointments and medicine—is all covered, so her only ask is a calm space to recover and someone to love her through it. If that sounds like the match you’re looking for, Sparta is waiting in Nashville, TN for her person. What are you waiting for? Apply today!