Heather - LOCAL

HEATHER 🦊❤️<br/>Looking for a fun, smart, and active sidekick? Meet Heather -- a beautiful Shepherd mix with a heart as big as her energy!<br/><br/>Heather is an athletic, intelligent young pup who's as playful as she is striking. She'll have your neighbors wondering if you brought home a little fox -- but don't be fooled by her looks, she's all dog and all personality.<br/><br/>Heather absolutely loves to play fetch, go for walks, and ride in the car to watch the world go by. Once she trusts you, she's affectionate and loyal -- always happy to soak up attention from her favorite people.<br/><br/>She can be wary of strangers and needs time to warm up, especially with new people or dogs. With patience and structure, she quickly forms strong bonds. Heather's a smart cookie who thrives with consistent training and clear boundaries. She already knows basic cues like "sit," "paw," and even goes potty on command! She's currently working on leash manners and can be reactive when she sees dogs or people up close, so a confident, experienced adopter committed to continued training will help her succeed.<br/><br/>Heather would do best in an adult home or one with kids 12+ and no cats. A fenced yard and plenty of playtime would be a big bonus for this energetic girl. She's not a fit for a first-time dog owner, but for someone experienced and active, she'll be an incredible companion -- full of love, fun, and adventure. She needs a home with another dog with her energy level, she loves to play and she longs for companionship. If you live in an apartment setting or in a busy area she is not the right fit, she will bark at noises or things she see's going by a window. This is not a negative about her its just who she is and the barking does stop with correction. <br/><br/>If you're ready to invest time, patience, and training into a sweet, smart, and spirited pup, Heather will reward you with loyalty, laughter, and a lifetime of love! <br/><br/>Name: Heather LOCAL<br/>Breed: Chihuahua/Shepherd<br/>Sex: Female<br/>Age: 10 months as of Nov. 2025 <br/>Weight: 27.0 lbs <br/>Spayed/Neutered: yes<br/>Vaccinations: Up to date<br/>Heartworm: NEG on recent testing<br/>Microchipped: Yes<br/><br/>BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:<br/>Good with Children: over 12yrs<br/>Good with Dogs: Yes<br/>Good with Cats: No<br/><br/>Adoption Fee: $550.00 (includes transport fee) Quarantine fee is separate.<br/><br/>Location of dog currently: New England <br/><br/>IMPORTANT INFORMATION - <br/><br/>Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England. <br/><br/>Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.<br/><br/>Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.<br/>IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br/><br/>Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. <br/><br/>Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.<br/><br/>Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.<br/><br/> Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.

HEATHER 🦊❤️
Looking for a fun, smart, and active sidekick? Meet Heather -- a beautiful Shepherd mix with a heart as big as her energy!

Heather is an athletic, intelligent young pup who's as playful as she is striking. She'll have your neighbors wondering if you brought home a little fox -- but don't be fooled by her looks, she's all dog and all personality.

Heather absolutely loves to play fetch, go for walks, and ride in the car to watch the world go by. Once she trusts you, she's affectionate and loyal -- always happy to soak up attention from her favorite people.

She can be wary of strangers and needs time to warm up, especially with new people or dogs. With patience and structure, she quickly forms strong bonds. Heather's a smart cookie who thrives with consistent training and clear boundaries. She already knows basic cues like "sit," "paw," and even goes potty on command! She's currently working on leash manners and can be reactive when she sees dogs or people up close, so a confident, ex

HEATHER 🦊❤️
Looking for a fun, smart, and active sidekick? Meet Heather -- a beautiful Shepherd mix with a heart as big as her energy!

Heather is an athletic, intelligent young pup who's as playful as she is striking. She'll have your neighbors wondering if you brought home a little fox -- but don't be fooled by her looks, she's all dog and all personality.

Heather absolutely loves to play fetch, go for walks, and ride in the car to watch the world go by. Once she trusts you, she's affectionate and loyal -- always happy to soak up attention from her favorite people.

She can be wary of strangers and needs time to warm up, especially with new people or dogs. With patience and structure, she quickly forms strong bonds. Heather's a smart cookie who thrives with consistent training and clear boundaries. She already knows basic cues like "sit," "paw," and even goes potty on command! She's currently working on leash manners and can be reactive when she sees dogs or people up close, so a confident, experienced adopter committed to continued training will help her succeed.

Heather would do best in an adult home or one with kids 12+ and no cats. A fenced yard and plenty of playtime would be a big bonus for this energetic girl. She's not a fit for a first-time dog owner, but for someone experienced and active, she'll be an incredible companion -- full of love, fun, and adventure. She ne