Heather - LOCAL

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HEATHER 🦊❤️
Looking for a fun, smart, and active sidekick? Meet Heather — a beautiful Shepherd mix with a heart as big as her energy!

Heather is an athletic, intelligent young pup who’s as playful as she is striking. She’ll have your neighbors wondering if you brought home a little fox — but don’t be fooled by her looks, she’s all dog and all personality.

Heather absolutely loves to play fetch, go for walks, and ride in the car to watch the world go by. Once she trusts you, she’s affectionate and loyal — always happy to soak up neck scratches and attention from her favorite people.

She can be wary of strangers and needs time to warm up, especially with new people or dogs. With patience and structure, she quickly forms strong bonds. Heather’s a smart cookie who thrives with consistent training and clear boundaries. She already knows basic cues like “sit,” “paw,” and even goes potty on command! She’s currently working on leash manners and can be reactive when she sees dogs or people up close, so a confident, experienced adopter committed to continued training will help her succeed.

Heather would do best in an adult home or one with kids 12+ and no cats. A fenced yard and plenty of playtime would be a big bonus for this energetic girl. She’s not a fit for a first-time dog owner, but for someone experienced and active, she’ll be an incredible companion — full of love, fun, and adventure.

If you’re ready to invest time, patience, and training into a sweet, smart, and spirited pup, Heather will reward you with loyalty, laughter, and a lifetime of love!

Name: Heather LOCAL
Breed: Chihuahua/Shepherd
Sex: Female
Age: 9 months
Weight: 25.0 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: NEG on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: over 12yrs
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: No

Adoption Fee: $550.00  (includes transport fee) Quarantine fee is separate.

Location of dog currently:   New England

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & 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.