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My name is JANIE!

Posted 23 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22246241

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

JANIE is an incredibly affectionate young shepherd who would happily be petted all day long. She has the sweetest way of gazing dreamily into your eyes, clearly soaking up every bit of love and connection.

Because Janie loves people so much, she sometimes gets extra excited when greeting them and may jump up to offer enthusiastic face kisses. She is actively working on this and learning that keeping all four paws on the ground brings her all the affection she’s hoping for — humans are always happy to come down to her level for pets and cuddles. Janie simply wants to be close, loved on, and reminded that she’s a very good girl.

As a shepherd, Janie is smart, sensitive, and people-oriented. She bonds deeply with her humans and does best when she has regular companionship, structure, and gentle guidance. Like many shepherds, she thrives when she feels included in daily life rather than left alone for long stretches.

Ideal home:
Janie would be happiest with a person or family who works from home or is around most of the day, and who enjoys an affectionate, interactive dog. With other dogs, she tends to do best with calm, tolerant companions — often male dogs around her size or larger — who don’t mind her enthusiastic, up-close play style.

Janie was born in July 2023. Her adoption fee includes her spay, vaccines, and microchip.

Location & availability:
We are currently seeking adopters located in or near Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, White Rock, or Los Alamos, to allow for smooth meet-and-greets and follow-up support. Please email us first DesertPawsNM@gmail.com to check Janie’s availability before submitting an application.

Adoption process:
• Online application
• Photos or video of your home
• Phone conversation to answer all questions
• We bring the pet to you and do introductions with all family members, including resident pets

We truly look forward to meeting you and your pets, introducing you to Janie, and helping her find the loving forever home she so deeply deserves.

February 4, 2026, 5:48 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22246241
Contact
Phone
Address
Pena Blanca, NM 87041

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption application, interview, home visit, adoption fee, adoption contract, trial adoption, followup

Go meet their pets

Whole Foods in Abq and Santa Fe as well as Catopia in Abq.

More about this rescue

We work with the animals at three local Indian tribes (pueblos). We have a spay/neuter called, Door2Door, we assist animals with medical emergencies, prevention, education. We rehab and re-home the unwanted, abandoned, and neglected. At the time of adoption, we bring the pet to your home to make sure all family members including all fur babies get along and all are onboard and committed to the pet. We have an adoption process and we like to stay in touch with the families for the life of the pet.

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