Meet Nala Banks 11 months old ~40 lbs Lab x Catahoula mix Nala Banks is a beautiful young girl with a tender heart and so much love to give. At just 11 months old, her world has already changed in big ways. She was surrendered when her owner's new job required long hours, leaving her without the time and care she deserved. Nala spent much of her early life outside, often in a crate and without proper vetting. Because of this, she's a little nervous and unsure right now-but every day she's settling in more, learning that she's finally safe. And beneath that uncertainty? A truly special dog. Nala is gentle, trusting, and eager to please. She wants to connect, to learn, and to be someone's girl. At 40 pounds, she's the perfect medium size, with a soft, loving nature that just needs a little time and reassurance to fully shine. She will be brought up to date on vaccinations, spayed, and given all the care she needs as she continues to decompress and grow in confidence. About Nala: 11 months old 40 lbs Lab x Catahoula mix Sweet, gentle, and eager to please Nervous at first, but warming up beautifully Learning what love and stability feel like Nala Banks is ready for a forever home that will be patient, kind, and committed to helping her blossom into the amazing dog she's meant to be. She's waited long enough - now it's her turn to be chosen. 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!