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Darwin

  • Puppy
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Shepherd

About Darwin

San Diego, CA

Breed

ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Independent, Loves, Playful, Smart, Her Bestie Is A Protection Mal She Fears Nothing
House-trained: No

Health

Vaccinated:
Yes

Darwin’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Darwin's Story

Darwin's mom was saved as a pregnant stray on December 11, 2025. She had 18 puppies the next day. Darwin is the only puppy that survived. Because of poor nutrition and horrific vet care, she and her mama Hope were required to evacuate their situation. Darwin was a bottle baby. She weighed 0.85 pounds when she arrived at our rescue 3 days old. Mama Hope was emaciated and malnourished. For weeks. both were in critical condition with guarded prognosis.<br/><br/>The woman that found mama Hope was getting treatment for cancer and got Hope off the street. Hope was adopted by the woman, and Darwin is now old enough and healthy to find her forever. She's a spicey, spunky, goofy, fun little girl who survived the worst despite the odds against her. She weighs over 12 pounds now at 10 weeks old, and is getting her puppy shots. If you're interested in adding a little spicy nugget to your family, let us know.

Darwin's mom was saved as a pregnant stray on December 11, 2025. She had 18 puppies the next day. Darwin is the only puppy that survived. Because of poor nutrition and horrific vet care, she and her mama Hope were required to evacuate their situation. Darwin was a bottle baby. She weighed 0.85 pounds when she arrived at our rescue 3 days old. Mama Hope was emaciated and malnourished. For weeks. both were in critical condition with guarded prognosis.

The woman that found mama Hope was getting treatment for cancer and got Hope off the street. Hope was adopted by the woman, and Darwin is now old enough and healthy to find her forever. She's a spicey, spunky, goofy, fun little girl who survived the worst despite the odds against her. She weighs over 12 pounds now at 10 weeks old, and is getting her puppy shots. If you're interested in adding a little spicy nugget to your family, let us know.

Darwin's mom was saved as a pregnant stray on December 11, 2025. She had 18 puppies the next day. Darwin is the only puppy that survived. Because of poor nutrition and horrific vet care, she and her mama Hope were required to evacuate their situation. Darwin was a bottle baby. She weighed 0.85 pounds when she arrived at our rescue 3 days old. Mama Hope was emaciated and malnourished. For weeks. both were in critical condition with guarded prognosis.

The woman that found mama Hope was getting treatment for cancer and got Hope off the street. Hope was adopted by the woman, and Darwin is now old enough and healthy to find her forever. She's a spicey, spunky, goofy, fun little girl who survived the worst despite the odds against her. She weighs over 12 pounds now at 10 weeks old, and is getting her puppy shots. If you're interested in adding a little spicy nugget to your family, let us know.

How To Adopt

Darwin was listed as ADOPTABLE by Mother of Dragons Rescue
How can I adopt Darwin?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Mother of Dragons Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Darwin is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Mother of Dragons Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Darwin?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Mother of Dragons Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Darwin, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Mother of Dragons Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Mother of Dragons Rescue's Adoption Policy
We screen for Malinois/Dutchie experience first. All adopters must commit to the physical, mental and drive needs of the breeds, and have the support in place to maintain the commitment. We work with adopters to fulfill protection, prey and other drives so the adoption is forever.

Darwin is from Mother of Dragons Rescue

[San Diego, CA]

Our Mission
We are a California foster-based donor-driven female-run 501c3 that rescues at-risk Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds from kill lists in animal shelters, as well as strays and at-risk homes. Our mission is to educate the public on Mals and Dutchies to help rehome dogs with committed families and people who understand the...
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