Shiva (Reduced Rover)

SHIVA - The Dog Who Walks Between Chaos and Grace <br/><br/>4 years 65 lbs Greyhound/Golden Retriever Constellation<br/><br/>Some souls are born ordinary.<br/>Shiva was not.<br/><br/>She carries the duality of her namesake: destroyer of fear and guardian of peace. She is affectionate, deeply intelligent, and tuned into humans with an almost spiritual precision. Her presence feels like the moment before a mantra is spoken.<br/><br/>Shiva thrives with structure and purpose. She is fully house-trained and crate-trained, and knows place, heel, come, out, on/off, routine, and rhythm. She follows direction like ritual, and will sometimes obey before the command is spoken. Offer a quick reset and she aligns again-steady and grounded.<br/><br/>She loves people, is gentle with respectful children, and enjoys having a "job" to do. She thinks beside you, works beside you, and settles when expectations are clear. She may occasionally test a boundary-not to defy you, but to understand the rules of the world-but with consistent reinforcement she returns to balance.<br/><br/>Her reactivity has shifted from storm into weather: improving, interruptible, and increasingly calm. She can walk past many dogs cleanly, and when another barks at her, the reaction is brief and redirectable. With cats, squirrels, and small animals she is curious but manageable. She wants connection with other dogs, but still learns social cues, so she is best as an only pet or with a calm, confident dog.<br/><br/>Her energy is moderate-bursts of joy followed by long stretches of peace. Two structured walks and mental engagement keep her centered and serene.<br/><br/>Shiva doesn't just learn-she evolves. She will thrive with someone who values routine, mindful handling, and growth. She is the dog who brings order to the noise, the companion who changes the atmosphere, the moment a house becomes something sacred.<br/><br/>PLEASE READ BELOW:<br/><br/>If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt<br/><br/>Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. <br/>*An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* <br/>All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue).<br/><br/>The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention.<br/>For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq<br/><br/>Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed.<br/><br/>***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!

SHIVA - The Dog Who Walks Between Chaos and Grace

4 years 65 lbs Greyhound/Golden Retriever Constellation

Some souls are born ordinary.
Shiva was not.

She carries the duality of her namesake: destroyer of fear and guardian of peace. She is affectionate, deeply intelligent, and tuned into humans with an almost spiritual precision. Her presence feels like the moment before a mantra is spoken.

Shiva thrives with structure and purpose. She is fully house-trained and crate-trained, and knows place, heel, come, out, on/off, routine, and rhythm. She follows direction like ritual, and will sometimes obey before the command is spoken. Offer a quick reset and she aligns again-steady and grounded.

She loves people, is gentle with respectful children, and enjoys having a "job" to do. She thinks beside you, works beside you, and settles when expectations are clear. She may occasionally test a boundary-not to defy you, but to understand the rules of the world-but with consistent reinforc

SHIVA - The Dog Who Walks Between Chaos and Grace

4 years 65 lbs Greyhound/Golden Retriever Constellation

Some souls are born ordinary.
Shiva was not.

She carries the duality of her namesake: destroyer of fear and guardian of peace. She is affectionate, deeply intelligent, and tuned into humans with an almost spiritual precision. Her presence feels like the moment before a mantra is spoken.

Shiva thrives with structure and purpose. She is fully house-trained and crate-trained, and knows place, heel, come, out, on/off, routine, and rhythm. She follows direction like ritual, and will sometimes obey before the command is spoken. Offer a quick reset and she aligns again-steady and grounded.

She loves people, is gentle with respectful children, and enjoys having a "job" to do. She thinks beside you, works beside you, and settles when expectations are clear. She may occasionally test a boundary-not to defy you, but to understand the rules of the world-but with consistent reinforcement she returns to balance.

Her reactivity has shifted from storm into weather: improving, interruptible, and increasingly calm. She can walk past many dogs cleanly, and when another barks at her, the reaction is brief and redirectable. With cats, squirrels, and small animals she is curious but manageable. She wants connection with other dogs, but still learns social cues, so she is bes