My name is Dawn !

Dawn is a 1.5 year-old mixed breed weighing about 43lbs. She’s a gentle, low-to-medium energy dog who enjoys her walks but is just as happy snoozing nearby. She’s a true velcro dog in the sweetest way — she loves to be close to her people and has this endearing habit of tucking her head between your head and shoulder, giving a little smoosh like she’s offering the warmest hug. She isn’t clingy or demanding; she simply wants to be near you and feel connected.

Because of a rough start to life, Dawn can be timid when meeting new people. But she warms up beautifully with a little patience, and she truly adores people. She may startle at loud noises or quick movements in the home but she recovers quickly and is learning every day that the world can be a comfortable, happy place.

Dawn gets along well with other dogs. She currently lives with a 40lb male dog, and the two of them enjoy running around outside and coexist peacefully. She also lives with a 1.5-year-old child. She’s still nervous around little ones because of their unpredictable movements and noise, so any children in her future home should go slowly with her while she adjusts.

She’s about 90% potty trained and continues to improve. She does well in her crate and sleeps through the night without accidents. She walks nicely on a leash most of the time, though she can get reactive when she sees other dogs and may bark or pull. She’s very food-motivated, knows “sit,” and is eager to keep learning.

Dawn is ready for her next chapter and would thrive in a home that understands her gentle nature. If you're hoping for a loyal, easy, affectionate dog who will quietly become your shadow, Dawn just might be the one.

Dawn is fostered in the Cincinnati area. Her adoption fee is $275.00.

To adopt this animal, please visit https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt

All of our animals come spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped, heartworm negative, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed, and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services, and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing animals.

For more information on the adoption fees and the adoption process, please complete our adoption application here: https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt - an application allows us to get to know your family better so we can assess whether the animal you are interested in is a good match for your home. An application does not obligate you to adopt. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some animals receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the animal you are interested in, or even a different pet, a volunteer will give you a call as soon as possible.

We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location where animals can be seen during the week. Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacy for our weekly adoption album if you are interested in meeting an animal in person. Not all animals attend every adoption event, please check our Facebook page for animal event times and locations before you make a trip to meet a specific animal.