Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello to my future family! My name is Starlight and I am so excited to meet you! I came to the Rescue Crew when I was a few days old with my entire litter (The Boys Litter) and mom. After my spay, I was adopted and moved up North. Now I am around 7 months old and was returned because the older woman said I am getting too big for her. I am currently just around 40 pounds and was estimated to be around 50-60 lbs as an adult, so on track for that. I returned to my original foster home, and I remember foster mom and the resident dogs, so I fit right back in. You will fall in love with my super soft coat and the cute white star in my chest!
Now that I am a little older, my personality is really beginning to shine. I am a fun and frisky young lady and I always have a huge smile on my face. I currently live with three resident dogs (9 year old female Lab mix, 5 year old male Pittie mix, and 1 year old female Great Pyrenees mix). We also have one other foster, a 2 year old female Staffy mix. Foster mom is amazed at how calmly and quickly I was able to integrate with the other dogs. I know she appreciates that I don’t come in “hot,” but take my time to really get to know them before the playtime begins. But once all the introductions are done…I am ready for some fun chasing and tugging…and snuggling during quiet time.
We are working on some training, but I have been learning a lot from the resident dogs. I am potty trained and do great on a good schedule. I am very comfortable in my kennel. Sometimes you might need to throw a treat in to get me in, but I am quiet and calm in my kennel. We have already worked a lot on impulse control and have already shown progress in waiting patiently for food/treats and decreasing the jumping behaviors. I have a pretty good sit, down, and leave it’s, and am working on a few other things. It helps that my foster mom is a professional dog trainer and is super patient with my learning process. When in doubt, a quick “uh uh” will stop me and get my attention. Finally, I am very treat motivated so am super easy to train!
I love people! I will give you a big smile and a wiggle butt and be your best friend after a few treats as a hello, just give me a minute to warm up! Foster mom says I am a master cuddler and very person focused. I really want to please my human(s) and am trying really hard to make the best decisions! So make sure to reward me when I make good decisions. Foster mom says I am a very typical doggy adolescent, and it just takes some patience and good boundaries. I will follow you anywhere, and have learned to ride well in the car. I absolutely LOVE toys…any toys really, but ones that squeak or that I can gnaw on (nylabone-type) are my favorites.
Are you the family for me? Maybe you just want the ultimate cuddler (oh yeah, I love the cuddles!). Foster mom says I am a very empathic dog, and that I respond really well to your emotional cues. I always have a happy face for my human, and just love to be near you! Foster mom says that she can tell that I just want to please the humans…get the cuddles…and eat all the treats! I would do great with any family and would do best with a confident playful older dog. Fill out an app to meet me…you won’t be disappointed!
If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please an Adoption Request Form. This is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about The Rescue Crew adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our Adoption Process page on our official website.
All companion animals adopted by The Rescue Crew are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLK (cats) or heartworm (dogs), microchipped, dewormed and provided with monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives prior to adoption.
The Rescue Crew is a foster based rescue organization, meaning all of our adoptable pets are located in homes throughout Minnesota. We do not have a physical location where you can stop by to visit the animals - we require the completion of an Adoption Application prior to meeting any of our adoptable pets in foster care. For the most complete information regarding this animal, and all of our adoptable pets, please ensure you are visiting our website directly at www.RescueCrew.org. You can also access the necessary online adoption application here as well. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown.
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