Meet Iris, a delightful 3.5-year-old Shepherd / Black Mouth Cur mix who is waiting patiently for her forever home! She's fully vaccinated, microchipped, spayed, and ready to bring joy to a lucky family. Iris is a compact 47 pounds of pure sweetness, with a goofy and affectionate personality that shines once she feels comfortable. She was rescued from a high-kill shelter with her siblings and is now the last one hoping for a loving family. Iris is a dog worth getting to know, and she thrives with patience and understanding. Once she trusts you, she is all in, offering loyalty and deep affection. She enjoys a good game of fetch with tennis balls and is incredibly tender and playful.
Ideal Home
Iris would be a dream for someone working from home, but she truly belongs somewhere quieter with open space, away from the chaos of city streets. She is dog-selective and does best with slow, intentional introductions, and has learned to build genuine friendships with other dogs through patient guidance. She is best suited for an adult-only home, as unpredictable energy from young children isn't ideal for her due to her fear reactivity and need for her boundaries to be respected.
Ongoing Health
Iris is up-to-date on all vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. She does exhibit some food and resource guarding behaviors towards other dogs, so if adopted into a multi-dog home, she should be fed separately.
Training & Support
Iris is fully potty trained and crate trained; her crate is her sanctuary. She walks well on a leash for shorter distances but can be reactive to dogs that get too close, so an owner who can create distance and set her up for success is ideal. She knows sit, down, and wait, and is a belly rub enthusiast. The most important thing to understand about Iris is her reactivity. She is a fearful dog who has built protective behaviors to keep herself safe, meaning she won't be the dog who runs up to strangers or plays nicely with every dog. New people and dogs require slow, supervised introductions. Once you get past this layer, Iris is sweet, gentle, calm, and deeply loving. She needs someone patient enough to meet her where she is and understand her cues.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Please visit our website to fill out an adoption application.
Transporation
Iris is currently in a foster home in Houston, TX and is eligible for transport to an adopter. Her foster mom is willing to bring her to any serious potential adopter and ensure a smooth transition into her new environment.
