Meet Hazel! (Approximately 10 months as of May 2026, approximate birthday is 6/23/2025) About 30lbs Hazel is a happy, energetic girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Hazel was abandoned as a young puppy, and has since spent the majority of her life growing up in rescue and waiting for her forever home. She can be a little timid at first in new environments, but once you gain her trust, she is so loyal and will be your best friend forever! She loves to run and play in the backyard, but is also just as content curling up on the couch to watch TV with her people. She has a few adorable quirks, like watching TV with full attention and showing off some cat-like habits, such as climbing up to high spaces to observe her world. Hazel is curious and full of personality, with a heart full of love waiting for the right person to help her feel safe and secure. Because she was abandoned in the past, she just needs someone patient who can give her the time and reassurance she deserves. Because Hazel can be vocal at times, she would likely do best in a house rather than an apartment. It’s part of her expressive nature and just one of the ways she communicates excitement and curiosity. 🐾 When she’s ready to relax, Hazel loves lounging on the arm of the couch, giving kisses, soaking up love, and watching TV with her people. She’s full of love and ready to bring joy to the right family. Hazel is dog friendly and does well with other dogs, although she is still working on learning a balance between too much excitement, and being nervous of other dogs at first. 🐶 With a little time to come out of her shell, she does amazing! Hazel sometimes can be protective of her food around the other dog in her foster home, so she usually prefers to eat her food in private away from other pets in the house. (We sure can’t blame her for that!) Hazel currently lives in a foster home with a cat, and while she has done well, she likes to chase them a little too much and try to play with them like she would a dog. I mean, how is she supposed to know the difference? Hazel understands that pottying is done outside and is excellent at letting you know when she needs to go, (but she does have occasional accidents due to excitement)! She knows basic commands including “sit”, “lay down”, and “crate”. Hazel is crate trained like a pro and sleeps like a baby in her crate consistently! She is working on leash walking and doing great, but is a little skittish still and will need continued work to gain confidence in new environments! Does Hazel sound like a good fit for you? Acesplacerescue.org/adoptionprocess