Maddison is a young dog with a huge personality, endless enthusiasm, and absolutely no shortage of affection for her people. She has been described as a “wiggle butt,” an excellent cuddler, and the kind of dog who wants to be right beside her humans as much as possible. Whether she is going for walks, riding in the car, playing fetch, chewing on toys, or curling up for cuddles afterward, Maddison seems happiest when she is actively involved in family life. Staff and volunteers also noted that she walks nicely on leash, rides well in the car, and can be wonderfully sweet and gentle once she feels comfortable. Maddison is still a young dog learning how to manage all her excitement and emotions, so she will thrive with an adopter who is active, patient, and ready to continue her training. She can become overstimulated in the kennel environment and has some separation anxiety, but outside of that setting she has shown herself to be social, eager to connect, and very people-focused. She would do best in a home without smaller animals and with someone committed to helping her channel all that energy into positive outlets. Beneath the jumping, barking, and goofy young-dog chaos is a loving companion who genuinely wants to bond deeply with her people and be part of their everyday adventures. All adoptions include support from our adoption team to ensure a smooth transition from the shelter to your home. Adopted pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter's care. To view our current available animals, please visit: [https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet](https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet) .