Stella Retriever Mix Minneapolis, MN

Stella is a very special lab mix. She enjoys going outside and has occasional zoomies, which always makes us smile. Stella behaves well on walks and on car rides and loves socks - she will happily pick them up and store them on her bed for you. Collecting toys of any sort is her favorite thing to do. We never know what we're going to find near her bed. She gets along great with other dogs and would love another dog companion. She loves playing chase and running around the backyard.

Stella is a shy girl around new people. When she wants attention, she is a big fan of face rubs and is learning that belly rubs are quite nice. She is gentle with kids but startles easily, so rambunctious kids may not be the best home for her.

While we are unsure of her past, we know she has so much potential and she just needs that special someone to be patient and willing to continue working with her. We have been working with a trainer to help build her confidence and get her used to life with a family. Safe Hands will provide her adopter two training sessions to help Stella adjust and be set up for success. Her forever home will need to commit to giving her time to settle and build trust.

Stella is looking for a quieter home preferably with another dog that she can take the lead from. While she goes on walks, she is still cautious, so a fenced yard will be needed so she can run around and perform her zoomies.

If you are interested in learning more or would like to meet Stella, please complete an adoption application so that the foster family can reach out.

Stella is estimated to be 8 years old and 49 lbs. Since we don’t know the dog’s actual genetics, this is just a guess on breed and size when grown. All dogs have had a vet examination, are up to date on all vaccinations, have been given dewormer and heartworm prevention. Dogs over 7 months have been heartworm tested. If you are interested in meeting this dog please complete the adoption application on our website at http://www.safehandsrescue.org under Adopt and then we can contact you about setting up a meeting.

We are also holding the following upcoming adoption events!

Saturday, March 23, 11:00am-1:00pm: Bachman's; 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 https://www.facebook.com/events/915319343318245

Animal attendance is subject to change based on their availability. Please check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/safehandsrescue/ for confirmed attendance the morning of the event.