Angel is a 2-year-old, 23 pound Collie/Sheltie mix with the softest eyes and a heart that is trying very hard to be brave. Right now, Angel is very scared. New people and unfamiliar environments can feel overwhelming for her, so she needs slow introductions, patience, and the chance to decompress at her own pace. But there's something incredibly hopeful about Angel: her siblings who have gone into foster homes have adjusted beautifully once they finally had the opportunity to exhale and feel safe. Angel simply hasn't gotten that chance yet. Beneath the fear is a very sweet dog who wants comfort, stability, and someone willing to let her bloom in her own time. She doesn't need perfection. She needs softness. A calm home. Gentle reassurance. Someone who understands that trust can grow quietly and still become something extraordinary. The dogs who take a little longer often end up loving the deepest. Angel feels like one of those dogs. 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, based in New Orleans, 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!