Poppy Smart Girlie

Meet Poppy, a blooming beauty ready to plant some serious joy in your life! If you're looking for a partner in crime for every trail and trek, this vibrant girl is ready to grow right alongside you. Poppy is a total firecracker with a heart of gold and a personality that sparkles! She is the definition of "life of the party," greeting every single person she meets like a long lost best friend. Don't let her athletic prowess fool you; Poppy is a "Gentle Giant" through and through. Whether she's giving out enthusiastic hugs or showing off her lightning-fast learning skills, Poppy brings an infectious, super fun energy to every room she enters. She's the kind of dog who makes every day feel like a sunny afternoon in the park. She is a total velcro dog who just wants to be where the action is! While she has the drive of an adventurer, she is also a world-class lounger who loves to hang out on the couch after a day of play. She loves her "private mini room!" Poppy is crate trained and views her space as a cozy sanctuary to relax. She's been living and playing with smaller dogs (around 17 lbs) and has shown she's a social butterfly who loves to lick her foster siblings' faces every morning to say "hello." She is a dream on a walk and a proud member of the loose leash club. No pulling here, just a girl who loves to stroll and take in the sights. No accidents here! She is a pro at keeping her space clean and follows a household routine perfectly. Incredibly smart, perfectly gentle, and always ready for the next ride. She is a loving explorer at heart, always ready to navigate a new hiking trail or scout out the best local coffee shop patio with you by her side. We suspect Poppy is a Belgian Malinois mix, which means she's got the brains and the beauty! Weighing in at a sleek 45 pounds, she is that perfect medium size – big enough to keep up on a run, but compact enough to easily hop in the car for a weekend getaway. Poppy is a vocal girl, but she just loves to chat and invite her friends to join the party. She would be happiest in a home with a medium energy dog who can keep up with her fun-loving wrestling matches but also knows when it's time to take a collective nap. Whether she's sharing her favorite toys, wrestling on the couch, or inviting a buddy to play with one of her signature "are you ready to play" chirps, she is a polite and playful companion. Poppy thinks she's the star of the show, so she's looking for a feline-free home! She'd much rather spend her time focusing on her human friends or playing "tag" with her canine buddies than worrying about what a kitty is up to. To keep everyone happy and wagging, she's sticking to a cat-free lifestyle where she can be her best, bouncy self. When she's feeling playful on the couch, she loves to rearrange the pillows to get her setup just right. It's just one of the many quirky ways she brings joy and laughter to her foster home every day. She's got the brains of a scholar and the heart of a puppy, making her the ultimate companion for a life lived out loud.

Ideal Home

The ideal home for Poppy is one that matches her zest for life! Because she's a brilliant working breed mix, she'd love an active adopter who enjoys training or outdoor adventures. She would adore a house with a yard to zoom in, but she could also be a rockstar apartment dog for an active person who treats the city as their playground. Poppy is looking for a feline-free home.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned.

Training & Support

Poppy is crate trained and house-trained. She is a dream on a walk with a loose leash and follows household routines perfectly. She is described as incredibly smart and picks up on house rules quickly.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Poppy is located in Texas and can be transported nationwide using the rescue's USDA-certified transport system. Drop-off locations include WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada. A surcharge applies for transport. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.