Portia

Portia is a wonderfully curious and expressive young lady, always eager to be your shadow and understand what you're doing. She's a loyal and playful companion who loves chasing a ball in the yard, though she's still perfecting the 'bring it back' part of the game! Portia is potty trained and mostly crate trained, settling down quickly for a good night's sleep after a little initial grumbling. Her foster parents describe her as having a big, beautiful smile and a very vocal personality, sometimes sounding dramatic, but that's just her normal, charming voice.

As a Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Dog mix, Portia is incredibly intelligent, energetic, and thrives on mental and physical stimulation. She's food motivated, making training a rewarding experience, and is currently learning basic obedience skills. Portia is good with dogs and kids, making her a potential fit for many families. She is working on her initial skepticism towards men, gaining confidence every day, and takes leash corrections well during her beloved walks.

Portia is searching for an active, patient, and understanding forever home that can provide structure and continued training. An ideal family will appreciate her vocal nature, engage her in plenty of exercise and enrichment activities, and help her continue to build confidence, especially around new men. She's making great progress with her separation anxiety and learning not to guard her resources, showing she's a resilient girl ready to blossom in a loving environment.