Umi is a beautiful 7–8 month old German Shepherd mix, weighing about 45 lbs. She was abandoned as a tiny puppy and found wandering the streets, but despite her rough start, Umi has grown into a joyful, loving, and trusting girl. She loves walks, does very well on the leash, and enjoys exploring her surroundings. Umi is very social and affectionate, always ready to greet new people with tail wags and cuddles. She’s playful, energetic, and loves to run — it seems she never runs out of energy! Like any young pup, Umi is still learning and loves to chew, but with guidance, playtime, and plenty of exercise, she will thrive. She isn’t a fan of cats and is a bit scared of fireworks, but her sweet nature shines through in everything she does. Umi is ready to bring joy, energy, and endless affection to a family who will love her forever. Please remember that rescued dogs may have fears and anxieties due to past experiences and will need time to adapt to new environments and people. Patience and understanding are crucial for building trust and a strong bond.
Ideal Home
A home with a tall fenced backyard and an active family that enjoys outdoor activities. Families should have a real intention to rescue a dog, an open conscience about the needs of street animals, and experience in dog behavior and training, or a willingness to hire a trainer. High tolerance and patience for rescued puppies are a must. Umi is not a fan of cats.
Ongoing Health
Umi has received a spay/neuter certificate, 2 DHPPI vaccines, a rabies vaccine, a Bordetella vaccine, is dewormed, and is microchipped. She has also had a 4DX test and certificate, a negative heartworm test certificate, and is on monthly preventive protection (Nexgard Spectra). She has a health certificate and vaccine booklet.
Training & Support
Umi is not house-trained and loves to chew. She will need guidance, playtime, and plenty of exercise. High tolerance and patience are required for rescued puppies, and families with experience in dog behavior and training or a willingness to hire a trainer are preferred.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Please send photos/videos of your home to ensure your future furry friend will be safe.
- If it's a match, we'll call or video chat to introduce you to the pet and conduct a virtual home tour.
- We will speak with 1–2 of your references.
- If approved, you'll sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee, which helps cover vet care, spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, food, and more.
Transportation
Umi is currently being fostered in Saltillo, Mexico, and is ready to travel to the East Coast on our next cross-country trip. We organize 3-4 trips per year with a minimum of 15-20 adoptions per trip. Our contracted transport company, based in Montana, sends a dedicated team to Mexico to collect adopted pets. For US adoptions, pets are escorted across the border into Texas. For Canadian adoptions, pets are delivered to the nearest US-Canada border. A one-time transport fee of $400 USD covers the cost of transportation from Mexico to your home. You will receive real-time updates via a private Facebook Messenger group.
