Meet Magpie Magpie's story is one of quiet courage and devotion. This 2.5-year-old, 70-pound Yellow Lab/Golden Retriever mix was found on the side of a rural highway with her four puppies, doing her best to keep them safe while fending for her little family alone. Thanks to the kindness of good Samaritans, Magpie and her pups made their way to Take Paws Rescue, where they're finally getting the fresh start they deserve. Despite everything she's been through, Magpie is the sweetest dog you could hope to meet. She greets people with warmth and kindness and has done wonderfully with adults, older kiddos. Her calm, gentle nature reflects a dog who has spent much of her life caring for others. She will need slow introductions to other dogs. Since arriving in foster care, Magpie has shown what a truly lovely companion she is. She handled bath time beautifully (in fact, the warm bath seemed to relax her), has never had an accident in the house, and has shown excellent manners. Even when given the opportunity, she doesn't jump on furniture unless invited-and if told no, she respectfully listens. Magpie is also a quiet, easygoing presence in the home. She rarely barks (one of the few times was when she noticed her reflection in a mirror!) and has been wonderful in her kennel. With a little encouragement she settles right in and sleeps peacefully through the night. She eats well, takes medication easily, and has proven to be incredibly well behaved-she has exhibited some resource guarding when things are taken away from her. Now that her puppies are safe and growing, it's finally Magpie's turn to be cared for. She's ready for a home where she can relax, feel secure, and enjoy the love and comfort she's always given so freely. If you're looking for a loyal companion with a tender heart and beautiful spirit, Magpie is ready to land gently in your life and become part of your family. 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!