Meet 3+ year old Kiwi! Kiwi is a sweet, affectionate bully mix with a playful streak and a heart full of love for her people. Tennis balls are the pinnacle of canine joy as far as she's concerned, and she'll happily fetch one for you (though "drop it" is still under negotiation). When she's not playing, she's nuzzling up close for quality cuddle time. She's adjusting beautifully to indoor life. She's figured out the doggie door for potty breaks, isn't destructive around the house, and enjoys her growing collection of plush toys, chews, and food puzzles. She shares her treasures without fuss and settles nicely in a crate when someone's home. A few things she's still working on: signaling to go out when stuck in a closed room, resisting the urge to attempt a crate escape when left alone, and accepting that snacks left on counters are not, in fact, generous offerings from the universe. Counter surfing is her sport of choice, so kitchen vigilance is a must. Kiwi is a reliable alert barker, letting you know about doors and footsteps like a small furry doorbell. Out in the world, she's friendly with people and other dogs, loves her car rides, and is wonderful on beach and trail adventures. Emotional regulation is her current growth area. She does well with the resident female dog when humans are around to supervise, but unsupervised time together has led to scuffles. A home where she's the only dog, or one with active management around other dogs, would be the best fit. Kiwi has a raised spine, possibly from an old spinal disc infection that wasn't caught in time. She's cautious about jumping down from beds, couches, or vehicles, and prefers to slide down carefully like a very sensible girl who has read the safety manual. Her everyday mobility is unaffected. If you're looking for a loving, playful companion who's eager to learn new and useful life skills through force-free and positive reinforcement training methods, then she's ready to give you her whole heart. if you're interested to meet Kiwi, please help us learn more about you and your household by filling out our online application www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow .. Foster to Adopt is an option