Stella may have big feelings packed into one adorable body, but underneath all that excitement is a sweet girl whose favorite thing is simply being close to her people. Stella spent time in a home environment and gave us a much better look at who she is outside of the shelter. Once comfortable, her personality really starts to shine. She loves being part of the family routine and forms strong bonds quickly. Highlights from her home stay: · Loves cuddling, walks, and fetch · Thinks being close to her humans is a full-time job · Made great progress with crate tolerance and independent settling · Eats consistently and sleeps through the night · Tolerates handling, harnessing, medications, and veterinary care very well Stella absolutely comes in excited and ready to make friends, but sometimes her enthusiasm can be a little bigger than her social skills. She genuinely seems to want interaction and connection, though she can overwhelm more reserved dogs. The good news? She responds well to calm guidance and is often able to settle and redirect quickly. · May do best as an only dog or with a confident dog that matches her play style and energy level Underneath Stella’s excitement is a goofy, loyal, affectionate girl still learning confidence and discovering what it feels like to be safe, loved, and fully part of a family.