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Border Collie, Labrador Retriever

Nala

Young·Female·Medium

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About Nala

What if all someone ever showed you was fear... but you still chose love?

Meet Nala, a beautiful girl who's been quietly waiting for someone to see just how special she is. When she arrived in foster care 10 weeks ago, every sudden movement and loud noise made her cower. It was clear life hadn't always been kind to her. But with patience, love, and a safe place to heal, Nala has blossomed into the sweetest cuddle bug. Today, her favorite place is curled up beside her people on the couch or in bed. She adores playing fetch, doing zoomies, and even running through the rain! She is house trained, crate trained, and gets along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and even chickens! Nala still needs a family who understands that healing takes time. New people and unfamiliar places can still make her nervous, but she recovers much more quickly than she once did. Despite her fears, she has never shown aggression-only a gentle heart that wants to feel safe and loved. Every day Nala becomes a little braver. Now all she needs is the family who will help her write the rest of her story. Could that be you?

Ideal Home

A patient family willing to let her build confidence at her own pace. Older children (approximately 6-8 years and up) who understand she may be timid. Lots of snuggles, love, and games of fetch.

Ongoing Health

Nala is a healthy girl!

Training & Support

Nala is house trained and crate trained. She gets along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and chickens. She can still be nervous around new people and in unfamiliar places but recovers quickly.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Nala is located in Magnolia, TX and would love to have a foster or adopter up North. Transport is available.

Gets along with

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Ready
MismatchGreat fit

Know the breed

Border Collie, Labrador Retriever

Exercise

90 min/day, Intense (running/hiking)

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

12-15 years

Meet the shelter

Meet Second Start Rescue.

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Location & pick up

Map showing location in Stephens City, VA

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