est DOB 12/7/2025 • Mixed
Listing confirmed July 2, 2026
All adoption applications are handled directly by Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
A person found a litter of puppies living in a pipe on their farm. No mum to be found. Star is bright, engaging and beautiful. She is a natural leader. Her fierce personality is probably what saved her and her siblings! She has boundaries and defends them aggressively with the other dogs. She lives and plays with dogs her size and much larger with no issues as long as they respect her. Star loves people! She insists on snuggling up on your chest, and who could resist that face?! She is smart and food motivated. She has melted the heart of everyone that has met her! She needs a very special…
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A few things we'd have ready before bringing Star home, matched to their size and age.

A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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Eases neck and joint strain for senior or arthritic dogs at mealtime.
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A soft step-in harness for tiny dogs, so the leash never pulls on a delicate throat.
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Moving water nudges a nervous or picky dog to actually drink.
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