Iris was pulled from a high-kill shelter in Texas, and she's the last of her siblings still waiting for her forever home. At 3 and a half years old, our vet believes she's a Shepherd/Black Mouth Cur mix. Iris is fully vaccinated, microchipped, spayed, and ready to find a family to call her own. She's a compact 47 pounds of pure sweetness! Iris is goofy, playful, affectionate, and genuinely sweet, but like many reactive dogs, only a select few get to witness that side of her. She's a dog worth getting to know, and she deserves someone who understands that a slow burn leads to something truly special. Once Iris trusts you, she is all in! She loves fetch with tennis balls more than almost anything and is a silly, tender soul trying her best.
Ideal Home
Iris would be a dream for someone working from home, but deep down, she belongs somewhere quieter, perhaps with trails, open space, and away from the chaos of city streets full of strangers and reactive dogs. She is best suited for an adult-only home, as the unpredictable energy of young children isn't ideal for her fear reactivity and need for her boundaries to be respected.
Ongoing Health
Iris is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed. She does exhibit some food and resource guarding behaviors towards other dogs. If there are other dogs in the home, Iris should be fed separately. If she's the only dog, this is not an issue. With continued consistency and training, this is very workable.
Training & Support
Iris is dog-selective and does best with slow, intentional introductions. While she can be reactive on leash when dogs get too close, she does best with an owner who knows how to create distance and set her up for success. She is fully potty trained and crate trained, and her crate is her sanctuary. Iris is not a difficult dog; she's a dog who needs someone patient enough to meet her where she is. She's loyal, gives kisses freely (once she trusts you), knows sit, down, and wait, and is an absolute belly rub enthusiast.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- You can find our adoption application at the bottom of this pet's bio.
- Once your application has been approved, we can arrange a virtual meet & greet with you and Iris.
Transportation
Iris is currently in a foster home in Houston, TX and is eligible for transport to an adopter as soon as one is lined up. Iris' foster mom is willing to bring her to any serious potential adopter and ensure that Iris settles in and is able to acclimate in her new environment appropriately.
