Spirit

SPIRIT - The Dog the Universe Wrote in Its Own Handwriting <br/><br/>If constellations ever descended to earth, shook off their stardust, and decided to try being dogs for a while... they would look exactly like Spirit.<br/><br/>Three years old. Fifty-one celestial pounds. Half Husky (the snow-born mystics), half Shepherd (the ancient guardians), and somehow entirely something more-something sky-crafted, soul-stitched, quietly holy.<br/><br/>His beginning was storm-soaked and cruel: tied up, wounded, left to weather the kind of night that tests even the bravest hearts. But Spirit? He rose. Not dramatically-no lightning bolts or orchestral swells-just a soft, steady, impossible resilience that felt like watching dawn happen in real time.<br/><br/>And now?<br/>Now he glows.<br/><br/> Neutered & vaccinated<br/> Heartworm negative<br/> Fluent in "sit," "paw," "down," and "up"<br/> Takes ear scratches like a pilgrim receiving blessings<br/> Polite, sweet, with a divine dash of silliness<br/><br/>In his foster home, he drifts from room to room like a gentle breeze that somehow has opinions. He offers comfort without demanding it, affection without pressure, and peace the way some dogs chase toys-with wild commitment. His eyes hold entire galaxies of kindness. His tail does small, hopeful prayers.<br/><br/>Spirit is the rare soul who makes people whisper things like, "He feels... safe," and mean it with their whole chest.<br/><br/>If you've been waiting-consciously or not-for a companion who moves like grace, heals like laughter, and loves like he remembers you from a past life...<br/>Spirit is your sign.<br/><br/>Your constellation.<br/>Your calm after every storm.<br/>Your once-in-a-lifetime, heaven-sent friend.<br/><br/>And he's ready.<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!

SPIRIT - The Dog the Universe Wrote in Its Own Handwriting

If constellations ever descended to earth, shook off their stardust, and decided to try being dogs for a while... they would look exactly like Spirit.

Three years old. Fifty-one celestial pounds. Half Husky (the snow-born mystics), half Shepherd (the ancient guardians), and somehow entirely something more-something sky-crafted, soul-stitched, quietly holy.

His beginning was storm-soaked and cruel: tied up, wounded, left to weather the kind of night that tests even the bravest hearts. But Spirit? He rose. Not dramatically-no lightning bolts or orchestral swells-just a soft, steady, impossible resilience that felt like watching dawn happen in real time.

And now?
Now he glows.

Neutered & vaccinated
Heartworm negative
Fluent in "sit," "paw," "down," and "up"
Takes ear scratches like a pilgrim receiving blessings
Polite, sweet, with a divine dash of silliness

In his foster home, he drifts from

SPIRIT - The Dog the Universe Wrote in Its Own Handwriting

If constellations ever descended to earth, shook off their stardust, and decided to try being dogs for a while... they would look exactly like Spirit.

Three years old. Fifty-one celestial pounds. Half Husky (the snow-born mystics), half Shepherd (the ancient guardians), and somehow entirely something more-something sky-crafted, soul-stitched, quietly holy.

His beginning was storm-soaked and cruel: tied up, wounded, left to weather the kind of night that tests even the bravest hearts. But Spirit? He rose. Not dramatically-no lightning bolts or orchestral swells-just a soft, steady, impossible resilience that felt like watching dawn happen in real time.

And now?
Now he glows.

Neutered & vaccinated
Heartworm negative
Fluent in "sit," "paw," "down," and "up"
Takes ear scratches like a pilgrim receiving blessings
Polite, sweet, with a divine dash of silliness

In his foster home, he drifts from room to room like a gentle breeze that somehow has opinions. He offers comfort without demanding it, affection without pressure, and peace the way some dogs chase toys-with wild commitment. His eyes hold entire galaxies of kindness. His tail does small, hopeful prayers.

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