Luna German Shepherd Dog & Labrador Retriever Mix Bellingham, WA

Hi, my name is Luna! I'm a RED pawprint, which means I need an experienced home that meets some specific criteria. Here is what would work best for me in my new home:

-Personality: Energetic, playful, intelligent, stressed in the shelter environment
-Can Live with Kids: Potentially kids ages 8+ (up to counselor's discretion)
-Can Live with Cats: Yes, has apparently lived with cats in the past and did just fine. Will need proper introductions to ensure everyone gets along.
-Can Live with Dogs: Yes, has lived with a dog previously and did okay. May be a bit selective - would do best with a dog who will respect her space. Initial introductions will be done here at the shelter.
-Can do Apartment Living: Potentially a larger apartment (no studios), with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. She is a high energy girl and an apartment may not be ideal.
-Potty Trained: Yes
-Bite History: No
-Positive Reward Based Obedience Classes Required: May be required to attend one private lesson depending on adopter experience.
-Energy Level: High
-Needs Medical Procedure Before Going Home: Yes, a spay
-Additional Information:
Luna is a pretty shepherd/retriever mix who was recently surrendered due to issues with housing. She's having a bit of a tough time adjusting to life in the shelter - we don't blame her, it's stressful here! - but this means it's been a bit challenging to get a good read on her personality. She appears to be a high energy dog who enjoys play, but who needs a little extra time to adjust to change. We are hopeful that once she's settled into her new home, she'll be able to relax and show her true personality. Luna would do best with a dog-experienced and active adopter who can provide her with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation (ie. puzzle feeders and toys, nose work, etc.). Like any dog, Luna would benefit greatly from a stable routine, consistent positive reinforcement training, and plenty of TLC.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website (www.whatcomhumane.org/adopt) or in person at our facility. We recommend calling into the shelter after your application has been submitted so our front desk can give you next steps on our adoption process.