Noel * Labrador Retriever & Border Collie Mix Royal Palm Beach, FL

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Meet Noel: A Sweet, Smart, and Resilient Pup Looking for Her Forever Home!
Noel is a gentle, intelligent young pup with a heart full of love and a brave spirit. She's currently being treated for an immune-related condition that her vets believe is either Steroid-Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis (SRMA) or Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA). She will need further testing by a neurologist for a proper diagnosis. Both conditions are not contagious and are very manageable with proper care-and thankfully, Noel is already responding well to treatment!
About Her Condition
SRMA and IMPA are autoimmune conditions that cause inflammation-either in the protective layers around the spinal cord (SRMA) or in the joints (IMPA). Both are treated with immune-suppressing medications like steroids. With a dedicated care plan, most dogs with these conditions go on to live full and happy lives. Noel is currently on a tapering dose of steroids, and her progress is encouraging.
Important Note: Because of her condition, Noel cannot receive vaccines for at least two years, as they could trigger an immune system flare. Her adopter will need to work closely with a veterinarian to manage this safely.
Noel's Personality
Sweet & Smart: Noel is incredibly loving, eager to learn, and very in tune with her people.
Animal-Loving: She adores playing with other dogs, loves cats, and enjoys farm life with her foster goats and donkey.
People-Focused: While she enjoys playing with other dogs and gets along with cats, what Noel truly loves most is spending time with people-she's happiest when she's close to her humans.
Farm Life Approved: She's done great around goats and even a donkey, but she'd be just as content in a home without other animals.
Building Confidence: Noel can be a little nervous at times, but she's making great strides with gentle support from her foster family.
A Few Things to Know
Due to her medication, Noel drinks and urinates more frequently, so she's still working on potty training-but she's making excellent progress with routine and patience.
Noel's Ideal Forever Home
A calm, stable home with a family willing to follow her care plan
A commitment to no vaccines for the next two years, per veterinary guidance
Someone comfortable partnering with a vet to support her immune health
Other animals are welcome but not required-what Noel wants most is to be your loyal sidekick

Noel is a truly special girl. She's already overcome so much and is ready to blossom in a forever home filled with love, understanding, and a little extra care.
If you're ready to open your heart and home to a one-of-a-kind pup, Noel would love to meet you. Reach out to learn more about this amazing girl!