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My name is Juno!

Posted over 4 years ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

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My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
Black - with White
Age
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
16342042-763

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

    Adoptable: Juno – Resilient & Ready for Forever

 

Juno’s story is one of heartbreak and hope. She originally joined our rescue in December 2020 when she was just a puppy and was quickly adopted. We thought she had her forever home. But in summer 2025, at 5 years old, her owner emailed us, saying a new job meant she “no longer had time” for Juno. Before we could even line up a foster, or find the best fit for Juno, Juno was dropped off at a shelter—discarded like she was nothing more than an item to give away.

 

We immediately picked her up, and since then, Juno has reminded us of one very important truth: training works.

 

✨ What we’ve learned about Juno:

    •    She has done amazing in training—thriving with structure and consistency.

    •    Despite her previous owner’s claims, she has had zero issues with crate training.

    •    She has been successfully muzzle trained—this helps her feel safe when meeting new people, and with continued practice, she’s growing more confident every day.

    •    On leash, she can still be a little nervous, but her progress has been incredible.

    •    She would do best as either the only dog or with a resident dog that is low to medium energy and preferably a male. 

    •    We do not recommend small children, but she has so much love to give to the right adult family.

    •    She needs an experienced dog owner who can continue her training journey—someone patient, committed, and ready to love her unconditionally.

    •    Fun fact: Every time you come home, Juno will happily greet you with a toy in her mouth—her way of saying, “I’m so glad you’re here!”

 

Juno is resilient, loving, and so deserving of a forever family who won’t give up on her. She’s ready to be someone’s best friend—this time, forever.

 

Apply to adopt at: http://www.keytolionsheart.org

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Poor little Juno was found all alone as a stray in South Carolina. The shelter contacted her owner, who stated they would not be coming to get Juno. Well, their loss and our gain! Juno is such a sweet, happy-go-lucky puppy with an exuberant personality and a zest for life. After being confined to a crate all day and all night at the overcrowded shelter, she is SO EXCITED to have her freedom back. 

Juno is around 6 months old and 25 pounds, so we don't anticipate she will get very big. She is so spunky and has tons of puppy energy. She would make the perfect adventure partner to an active person and would love to try running, hiking, swimming, biking, and all things active! 

To adopt Juno, please apply at www.keytolionsheart.org/apply!

Please note, we cannot guarantee the breed or adult size of any of our dogs.

October 13, 2025, 2:38 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
16342042-763
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 5570, Derwood, MD 20855

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

http://keytolionsheart.org/adopt

Additional adoption info

ADOPTION APPLICATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog through Key to Lion’s Heart Rescue. Key to Lion’s Heart makes no representation on the breed of the dogs. Our dogs are all rescues and therefore, we cannot guarantee what the mix the dog may have based on parentage. We can only base the breed identification on experience and do not consider ourselves experts or professionals on any breed of dog.

Once we receive your application we will begin to process it in a timely manner. Submission of your application does not guarantee approval. An approved application is required prior to a meet and greet.
Our adoption process will include the following components in order to become an approved applicant/adopter:
1. Checking your personal references. Please be sure to list two personal references that are not related to you.
2. If you do not own your place of residence we will need to call your landlord or leasing office.
3. Veterinarian reference. If you do not have any pets currently in the home, please list the veterinarian you used for any previous pets. We do require all pets in the home to be spayed/neutered as well as up to date on rabies and DHPP vaccines at at the time the application is submitted.
4. Phone interview. One of our adoption coordinators will call and speak with you about your application and dog of choice.
5. Home visit from a Key to Lion’s Heart Rescue volunteer.
Once your application is complete, you will be notified of your approval to adopt and will be required to have a meet and greet with the entire household and then can take your new dog/puppy home after signing the adoption contract and paying the specified donation fee.
Our fees for puppies up to 6 months is $400 to include age appropriate core vaccines (DHPP and rabies between 12 and 16 weeks old) and microchip. Dogs 6 months to 7 years old are $350 to include routine core vaccines (DHPP and Rabies), spay/neuter (unless unable due to medical) and microchip. All dogs over the age of 7 are $250 to include routine core vaccines(DHPP and Rabies), spay/neuter (unless unable due to medical) and microchip.
Please note, we do NOT adopt out more than one dog/puppy at a time. We ask that you take time to bond and learn your new dog for at least 6 months prior to adopting another dog.

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We are foster based but do hold adoption events twice a month. All events will be listed on our website.

More about this rescue

Key to Lion’s Heart Rescue’s mission is to help save lives of animals that are in shelters or abusive and neglectful situations and give them a chance in life as well as educate the community on animal welfare. We are a foster and volunteer based rescue and rely solely on donations and fundraising to care for our dogs.

Through our foster program we provide a loving, nurturing and safe environment for all our animals and address all their needs. We provide all our animals while in our care with vaccines, micro-chips, heartworm test and alter when age appropriate. We provide rehabilitation and training to those in need and work with all our dogs to prepare them for adoption into responsible and loving homes.
Through our outreach program we aim to educate the community and our youth about the importance of animal welfare, proper nutrition and the importance of spay/neuter. We will work with the youth by going into the schools and inviting students to participate in our community fundraisers and events. We want them to be a part of the mission to end cruelty and the over population of animals in the shelters. It is our youth that will help change the future of animal welfare.

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