BIRDIE - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD / CHOCOLATE LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / Chocolate Labrador Retriever / Mixed (long coat). This dog is in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Meet Birdie, a gorgeous Lab/Aussie mix with a big smile, a happy tail, and the sweetest soul. Birdie is about 4 years old and 67lbs. Birdie is the ultimate “Velcro dog”—she wants nothing more than to be by your side during the day and curled at the foot of your bed at night. With her kind eyes, affectionate nature, and eagerness to please, she quickly wins over hearts wherever she goes. At just the right mix of smart and spirited, Birdie thrives on both love and activity. She has a high energy level, but her exercise needs can be met with a couple of good outings a day. She’s incredibly intelligent, already knowing sit, shake, lay down, roll over, stay, and even recall. She can run a basic agility course and is always eager to learn new tricks, especially if it means quality time with her person. Despite her energy, she also knows how to settle down and will happily rest at your feet after a good day’s play. Birdie has a playful side that shines when she’s chasing critters or exploring outside, and she’d be happiest in a home where she can safely enjoy off-leash time with her person nearby. She loves kids she knows and does wonderfully with cats, making her a great companion for the right family. While she can be wary of strangers and nervous around other dogs, her loyalty and devotion to her family are unmatched. This sweet girl would thrive in a home with space to run and explore, ideally with access to nature where she can indulge her love of chasing and then return indoors to snuggle. Birdie is ready to bring joy, laughter, and endless companionship to her forever family. Interested in adopting? Take the first step and complete an adoption application on our website: aarf-tn/adopt/adoption-apps/ If you have questions that are not covered in the profile, visit the Pet Inquiry Form: aarf-tn/contact/pet-inquiry-form/. THIS PET IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE! We do list and adopt our pets nationwide. Typical transport cost to the Northeast is $180. Due to interstate adoption regulations, we are not able to adopt to RI and MA state residents. A.A.R.F. (All About Rescue and Fixin' Inc.) aarf-tn/ is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) no kill animal rescue organization located in the Upper Cumberland area of Tennessee. A.A.R.F. is comprised of unpaid volunteers and survives only on public donations. Thank you for thinking adoption first! Prior to adoption, all canines and felines are spayed or neutered, have received their age appropriate vaccinations, have been de-wormed for common parasites, and have received treatment for prevention of fleas and ticks. All canines over the age of 6 months have been tested for heartworm. All canines are put on heartworm prevention as soon as possible - this means dogs as soon as they are tested negative. Puppies are put on prevention immediately. All felines, regardless of age, have been tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV. Each animal receives a health check by a licensed veterinarian prior to adoption. Anything else found will be treated by our organization prior to adoption.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Long
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Well Trained
  Other:	Not Good With Large Dogs Yard Required Leash Trained Housetrained Protective/Territorial Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Intelligent

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Has Allergies Up-to-date on Vaccinations