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Lady

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium

About Lady

Baltimore, MD

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
White / Cream, Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality
Good with Dogs, Crate trained in foster home, Leash Trained

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Lady’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown 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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Lady's Story

Current Location: Baltimore, MD<br/><br/>Meet Lady<br/><br/>Lady is a 2 year old, 40 lb girl with the softest long ears, a cool character spot on her back, and a heart that is slowly but surely opening up to the world. She is sweet, curious, and happy in her own quiet way, and the dog she is becoming with every passing day is something truly worth waiting for.<br/><br/>The world feels like a big and sometimes scary place for Lady right now. Loud noises send her to her crate, her safe draped den where she can breathe and reset. Sudden movements or a leash catching unexpectedly can startle her into wanting to hide. She needs patience, gentleness, and an adopter who understands that trust is something Lady gives carefully and on her own terms. She has been in her foster home for a short time and she is already wagging her tail when she sees her foster mom and coming forward for pets. That is not a small thing for a girl like Lady. That is everything.<br/><br/>The clearest window into who Lady really is comes in the quiet moments when she thinks no one is watching. Given free roam of the living room she bounces around playing with toys, gleefully destroying squeakers, and having the absolute time of her life. She beams when her foster mom checks on her in the middle of the night, tail wagging, ready for pets, completely herself. That joy is in there. It just needs the right environment to come out and stay out.<br/><br/>Lady absolutely lights up around other dogs. She has found real comfort in the presence of a foster sister and chooses to lay nearby, watches carefully when the other dog gets treats, and is now starting to edge over for her fair share. A confident, friendly dog in her new home would make an enormous difference for Lady, giving her a guide and a buddy while she finds her footing.<br/><br/>She is working on potty training and is making steady progress. She should be double leashed for now given how easily she can startle, but she is already beginning to look to her person to check that everything is okay before moving forward. That is trust being built in real time and it is a beautiful thing to see.<br/><br/>Lady needs a very quiet home, ideally with a calm neighborhood and a confident dog friend to show her the ropes. She needs someone who will let her come forward at her own pace and who will find joy in every small moment of progress. In return she will give that person something extraordinary. A dog who chose them, fully and completely, because they were patient enough to let her.<br/><br/>She is already precious. She is just getting started.

Current Location: Baltimore, MD

Meet Lady

Lady is a 2 year old, 40 lb girl with the softest long ears, a cool character spot on her back, and a heart that is slowly but surely opening up to the world. She is sweet, curious, and happy in her own quiet way, and the dog she is becoming with every passing day is something truly worth waiting for.

The world feels like a big and sometimes scary place for Lady right now. Loud noises send her to her crate, her safe draped den where she can breathe and reset. Sudden movements or a leash catching unexpectedly can startle her into wanting to hide. She needs patience, gentleness, and an adopter who understands that trust is something Lady gives carefully and on her own terms. She has been in her foster home for a short time and she is already wagging her tail when she sees her foster mom and coming forward for pets. That is not a small thing for a girl like Lady. That is everything.

The clearest window into who Lady really is comes in the quiet moment

Current Location: Baltimore, MD

Meet Lady

Lady is a 2 year old, 40 lb girl with the softest long ears, a cool character spot on her back, and a heart that is slowly but surely opening up to the world. She is sweet, curious, and happy in her own quiet way, and the dog she is becoming with every passing day is something truly worth waiting for.

The world feels like a big and sometimes scary place for Lady right now. Loud noises send her to her crate, her safe draped den where she can breathe and reset. Sudden movements or a leash catching unexpectedly can startle her into wanting to hide. She needs patience, gentleness, and an adopter who understands that trust is something Lady gives carefully and on her own terms. She has been in her foster home for a short time and she is already wagging her tail when she sees her foster mom and coming forward for pets. That is not a small thing for a girl like Lady. That is everything.

The clearest window into who Lady really is comes in the quiet moments when she thinks no one is watching. Given free roam of the living room she bounces around playing with toys, gleefully destroying squeakers, and having the absolute time of her life. She beams when her foster mom checks on her in the middle of the night, tail wagging, ready for pets, completely herself. That joy is in there. It just needs the right environment to come out and stay out.

How To Adopt

Lady was listed as Adoptable by Operation Paws for Homes
How can I adopt Lady?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Operation Paws for Homes. 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 Lady 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 Operation Paws for Homes for details on the pet.
When can I meet Lady?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Operation Paws for Homes will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Lady, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Operation Paws for Homes, and they'll be happy to help!
Operation Paws for Homes's Adoption Policy
Our organization provides pet adoption services to families located in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and neighboring states. We believe in responsible adoptions and strive to work with each adopter to find a good match for their home and lifestyle. Our adoption process includes completion of an application, a vet check, an interview, and a personal “meet and greet” where the family can meet and interact with their potential new four-legged family member. Throughout this process, we work to ensure each family and dog are the right fit for each other. We are fortunate to have some wonderful and active volunteers who help OPH find forever homes for over 1,000 dogs and cats a year. The key to that statement is - volunteer! Please remember that our organization is driven by caring individuals who give their personal time to help rescue these animals and provide them with the opportunity to find an amazing future! In addition to adoptions, volunteers carry out education and outreach events throughout the area, and conduct donation drives for our partner shelters in the south. Our goal is to offer a second chance to dogs and cats abandoned in shelters and out of time. Sadly, without our help, some of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - sometimes within days of arriving at the shelter. Each year we rescue hundreds of wonderful dogs and cats. We work hard to unite them with forever families who will give them the life and love they deserve. These animals are saved only because of the dedication of our incredible adopters, fosters, donors, and volunteers.

Lady is from Operation Paws for Homes

[Alexandria, VA]

Our Mission
Creating a better world for companion animals and the community through rescue, rehabilitation, education, spay/neuter, and providing resources to underserved populations.
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Visits by appointment only

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