Sweet Mara and her playful spirit, she is so fun! She is estimated to be about 2 years old and weighs 40 pounds. Although Mara has spent more than her fair share in a rescue environment, she has maintained a happy, optimistic attitude, and makes the most of her play time. When first meeting her, she may come across as not very connecting, but that’s only because BALL IS LIFE! Balls are her stress reliever, and she takes it very seriously! Be patient, she is more than happy to show you her favorite ball and sit in your lap with it. She is also happy to entertain herself if you’re busy, so if a needy dog is not your thing, she’s your girl! Either way, you can’t help but feel her joy when watching her play! Mara is great riding in the car and ready for whatever fun adventure you would like to do next! She is dreaming of a loving, forever home. Mara would like it if you came to meet her, she can't wait for a family to love her. She will need a home where any children are at least 13 years old. Mara does not mind other dogs but lacks experience with them, which leaves her with an approach that other dogs may find “rude”, so she is probably best as the only dog. Plus, another dog would never be allowed to keep a ball! One of our wonderful volunteers took Mara on a nice adventure, to a fun weekly Paws Plus training class where she was thriving and soaking up all the knowledge she could! She is so smart and wants to learn. Mara has already learned the following commands: sit, down, stay, watch me, place, bow, circle. She is working on "leave it". And we are told she is the best dog in car! If you are interested in Mara and are at least 21 years old, please come to our kennel during business hours, make an appointment, or fill out an application at k9stray.com and an adoption counselor will be in touch. We look forward to helping you find your new best friend! *Please check your lease agreements for breed/weight restrictions prior to applying. We also do not do cat testing, so we do not know how a dog will do with cats. Not all dogs are available to go home on the same day you first meet.*