Rainbow Retriever & Beagle Mix Orlando, FL

(Also read updated info at the end for more CURRENT info)
4.5yrs. and ~35lbs. She has an aussie half tail. Super sweet and adorable! She loves attention. Rainbow came in from a shelter with her pups. She still acts young herself. She is very lively at times and is always happy to run around the yard. Sadly it is suspected that this sweet girl had been regularly hit on top of the head. She flinches a little when your hand is lifted or if anything is tossed anywhere in her direction. Also recently discovered is that while in the car, she ducks every time going under a bridge or a highway sign. There is no telling what this precious girl has experienced, but she manages to be the sweetest pup still. She is typically a happy girl and is definitely very smart. She learned her name in one day! She usually comes when called, also. She does fairly well with her baths (it took her only a minute to be comfortable with it). As far as eating, she seems to be a grazer so her food is left out for her to eat at her will. Currently, she is on Blue Buffalo. She does enjoy all treats, too!
Rainbow would make a great companion for someone who needs a best friend. I'm not sure how he is with kids but she would probably appreciate an adult home the best. She is fine with dogs if they aren't hyper or bothersome. but may take a moment to warm up, depending on their size and temperament. Once she sees they are calm and friendly, she loosens up then will go about her business. She seems to not care just yet about winning over any 4-legged friends but prefers to explore and hang with her caretaker. However, she has made a playmate out of a young German Shepherd in her foster home. She did fine with the cat in her previous home.
She is pretty independent, though, and enjoys laying in peace in the sun... and even rolling around for her daily full-body tanning. Sometimes she will grab a toy for a very short play session.
Her ideal home would be an adult home where there aren't too many visitors. She had previously gotten adopted and she seemed to not do well with a few of the visitors that came over...which was very surprising. But this was after some time so maybe she just gets protective after a while. Maybe a trainer on-hand will help with understanding this. She does dig some so leaving her unattended for too long outside is not recommend (although she does not try to escape - she does it for lounging purposes). She spends a lot of time outdoors so a fenced yard is best, however, keep an eye on her in case she happens to decide digging out for a short adventure is fun.

Update 5/15: She has started to play a lot with one of the dogs. She seems to really enjoy it!

Update 9/24: Rainbow is a real sweetheart once she knows you. Her only issue is trusting new people. She is the easiest dog to take care of. She spends a lot of time outside. She enjoys lounging outside. Does well with the dogs. Fine with cats and small animals. Fairly quiet and calm girl. It's recommended that she is gets time to know and trust her new owner(s) before trying to touch her. A trainer is highly recommended. (She will have a trainer soon to help work on her insecurities). She is certainly a special girl who deserves a great home. She just needs someone who understands what she needs and has a little patience. She does very well at her foster home and we just want her new home to see how awesome she is. She loves playing with puppies and has started playing more with the dog toys. She does very well in the car and will sit quietly in the passenger seat. Her flinching is almost non-existent and has stopped ducking in the car. We hope that she will find that loving special home that's just right for her.
An adult home is recommended. A home with a fenced yard is required.

Update 1/8/22:
Rainbow had her surgery (after her first home, she came back with a leg issue that needed surgery). She is doing well and is about 2 months into recovery now! Everything has healed well. Now it's just allowing her leg muscle to rebuild. She will be starting with a trainer soon to get her back to how she was as far as being comfortable with meeting new people. She will be an EXCELLENT dog once that is done. She's already a wonderful girl (to those she trusts!)


Update 3/3: She is using her leg a lot more. The strength in it will be back in no time! She still runs, etc., but now she seems to know that her leg is "usable" again so she runs even more and even faster. She plays with her GSD bestie buddy everday and LOVES playing with little puppies!
HER IDEAL HOME: Home with 1 or 2 people w/little visitors...fenced back yard with plenty of space
She is not for the inexperienced. She has some things to work on as far as with new people and becoming more submissive, but she is a real sweetheart and once she knows and trusts you, she is super loyal and listens well.

*We are looking for a local home for her, only!




She is current on shots, spayed, microchipped, and heartworm negative.

*Free pet-sitting available for Rainbow!

Fee is 175

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OLD INFO:

~2yrs old. Weighs 35lbs. Her maximum ideal weight should be about 40lbs. She has a shorter Aussie half tail. Super sweet and adorable! She is the mom of the color litter (Red, Yellow, Blue, etc.). She loves attention. Rainbow came in from a shelter with her pups who had a skin condition. She is a good mom but you can tell that she is still young herself. She sometimes wants to play with them. She is very lively at times and is always happy to run around the yard. Sadly it is suspected that this sweet girl had been regularly hit on top of the head. She flinches a little when your hand is lifted or if anything is tossed anywhere in her direction. Also recently discovered is that while in the car, she ducks every time going under a bridge or a highway sign. There is no telling what this precious girl has experienced, but she manages to be the sweetest pup still. She is typically a happy girl and is definitely very smart. She learned her name in one day! She usually comes when called, also. She does fairly well with her baths (it took her only a minute to be comfortable with it). As far as eating, she seems to be a grazer so her food is left out for her to eat at her will. Currently, she is on Blue Buffalo. She does enjoy all treats, too!
Rainbow would make a great companion for someone who needs a best friend. I'm not sure how he is with kids but she would probably appreciate an adult home the best. She met a male large dog at first with hesitation but then saw how calm and friendly he was so she loosened up then went on about her business. She seems to not care just yet about winning over any 4-legged friends but prefers to explore and hang with her caretaker. At some point she could be a playmate to another dog. Time will tell!

If you are interested in adopting this super sweet girl, the FIRST STEP IS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, which is found on our website.

She is current on shots, spayed, microchipped, and heartworm negative.

(yes, she is still available if she is still showing on the website!)


Fee is $250