Meet Dear Dumpling, the ultimate combination of being independent and deeply affectionate Dumpling and her sibling, Donut (also up for adoption) are two little angels running "at large" in Memphis, they were barely five weeks old when someone found them and brought them to Memphis Animal Services. They were then taken to an emergency vet because they didn't seem to be doing well. There was a third sibling who did not survive, sadly, but these two warriors pulled through and are now safe and sound in one of our southern amazing foster homes. She is the slightly smaller, calmer sibling of the pair, but she has a heart as big as all outdoors! She has a gorgeous double coat with a super-soft light undercoat that makes her an absolute dream to pet. Dumpling is wonderfully easygoing and not needy at all, but she loves to be close when she winds down. Her signature move is gently resting her sweet head right on your foot when she's ready for a nap. She is already learning all things puppy and is even sleeping through the night like a champ! Both are looking for families who understand that raising a puppy takes time, patience, consistency, and lots of love. They will need guidance with housetraining, leash walking, basic manners, socialization, and learning all the things that will help them grow into happy, well-adjusted adult dogs. Silly, sweet, and ready for her forever family--could Dumpling be the missing piece to your home? All known information about the animal is listed above. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known history Name: Dumpling Breed: Shepherd Dog/Great Pyrenees (Breed Mix is not guaranteed - no DNA testing has been done) Sex: Female Age: 7 weeks Weight: 8 lbs and growing Spayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced. Vaccinations: Puppy vaccines will be up to date. All vaccinations required after adoption are the adopter's responsibility. Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age) Housetrained: Not usually Microchipped: Yes Location of dog currently: Alabama Puppy Adoption Fee: $600.00 (includes transport fee when applicable) $100-150 additional mandatory quarantine fee applies to Massachusetts residents. Adoption Fee Includes: ~Preadoption vaccinations, complete examinations, and microchipping. ~Spay/neuter surgery rebate, paid to the adopter once proof of surgery is provided to Paws New England. We are happy to provide a list of low-cost spay/neuter clinics upon request. ATTENTION: Puppies are wonderful--but they are also a big commitment. Before applying, please make sure you're ready for the time, patience, and training they require. >Puppies should not be crated for more than 3-4 hours at a time. >Your home will need to be puppy-proofed. >Expect chewing, nipping, scratching, accidents, and lots of supervision while they learn. >If you have young children, be sure they're prepared for normal puppy behavior. >Training, socialization, exercise, and consistency are essential. Unless you're an experienced dog owner and your Adoption Coordinator is comfortable with your experience, you will be required to attend puppy training and/or behavior classes. Our goal is to help you and your puppy build a happy, successful, lifelong relationship. Important Information Paws New England is a foster-based rescue. Our dogs are cared for in foster homes throughout the South and New England. Your adoption donation helps cover veterinary care, transportation, and other expenses for your adopted dog. It also helps us continue to save senior dogs and dogs with serious medical needs or injuries. While their adoption donations are often reduced, their veterinary costs are typically much higher. When you adopt a young, healthy dog or puppy, you're also helping us give another dog a second chance. Thank you for supporting our mission and making rescue possible. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary. Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.