Sashimi is a darling approximately 2-year-old shepherd mix, weighing in at 49 lbs. With her sweet, soft expression and uniquely folded ears, she's as endearing as a character from a storybook. She is a tenderhearted soul who shows her gratitude and affection in the gentlest ways, often offering a soft paw for attention with a quiet "excuse me, I love you." While she loves to be connected to her people, she's never pushy, preferring a calm and consistent approach to building trust. She's settled beautifully into her foster home, rides like a pro in the car, and enjoys doggie daycare, where she engages in active, social play with other dogs. She's a vocal and enthusiastic playmate, so she'd do best with confident, similarly energetic canine companions. Sashimi has a medium-high energy level and would thrive in an active home where she can be included in daily adventures, though she also knows how to relax and snuggle up on the couch after some fun. She has shown that she can coexist with cats, but she is curious and playful with them, so a dog-savvy feline with space to retreat would be ideal. Management and slow introductions have been key to her success with the resident cats. Sashimi would flourish with adopters who appreciate intelligent dogs and are committed to continuing her confidence-building journey through structure and positive reinforcement. Once she bonds with you, she becomes an incredibly loyal and emotionally connected companion, always ready with her adorable folded ears and affectionate nuzzles.
Ideal Home
An active home that will include her in adventures and provide continued confidence-building through structure and positive experiences. She would do best with another playful, confident dog. She can coexist with cats, but would prefer a confident, dog-savvy cat who can handle playful interaction.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.
Training & Support
Sashimi would benefit from continued leash work and confidence building through positive experiences. She enjoys social play and would do well with clear redirection when interacting with cats.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Applications can be submitted at adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/6a0b2a364688401eb3093227
Transporation
Sashimi is located in Texas and transport is available nationwide via a 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 (with pickup options in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). A surcharge of $87 applies due to rising transportation costs. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
