Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
• Name: Florence• Male or female: Female• Approximate Age: 5 months• Spayed or Neutered: Spayed• Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog & Australian Shepherd • Weight: 33 lbs & growing fast • Any impairments: Deaf. May have some light sensitivity • Potty trained?: going very well• Crate trained?: unknown, using a pen • Good with other dogs?: Yes• Good with cats?: Unknown • Good with kids?: Yes, but may require older or dog savvy children• Commands known: Sit, Come, no • Needs fenced in yard? Preferred • Need another dog in the home?: Preferred • Location: Allegan Mi• Energy level (high/med/low)? Medium/High• Bio:
Meet Florence
Florence is a stunning Catahoula Leopard Dog/Australian Shepherd mix who is spayed, deaf, and overflowing with personality. She has been with Speak! For The Unspoken for over a month, giving us plenty of time to get to know what an incredible dog she truly is. Florence arrived from a wonderful foster down south alongside her brother. Since then, her brother has found his forever family, and now we’re hoping Florence’s perfect match is just around the corner.
Florence is the kind of dog who brings joy wherever she goes. She’s affectionate, intelligent, playful, and always eager to be involved in whatever her people are doing. She has a curious spirit and loves exploring new places, whether that’s a walking trail, a backyard, or a new corner of the house.
One of Florence’s greatest loves is water. If there’s a kiddie pool, creek, sprinkler, or even bath time involved, she’s all in. Watching her splash around and have fun is guaranteed to make you smile.
She also absolutely adores other dogs. Florence gains confidence from her canine companions and loves having friends to play with, follow, and learn from. Because she enjoys their company so much, a home with another friendly dog would be a wonderful fit for her.
At heart, Florence is still very much a puppy. She greets life with enthusiasm and excitement, and that includes meeting new people. She can be a little exuberant at first, so we feel she would do best with older or dog-savvy children who can appreciate her playful energy while she continues to work on her manners.
Florence is a smart girl who loves learning. She already knows how to sit for treats and responds to a hand signal for “come.” She enjoys training sessions and is eager to please. She also loves going for walks and gets excited when the leash comes out. We’re currently working on her leash manners and helping her learn not to pull when she’s eager to explore, and she’s making great progress.
In the home, Florence has been a wonderful houseguest. She sleeps through the night, settles well, and is almost completely potty trained. She has the foundation in place and just needs a family willing to continue helping her succeed.
Florence is looking for someone who will embrace everything that makes her special. Her deafness doesn’t slow her down—it simply means she experiences the world a little differently. With patience, consistency, and love, Florence will reward her family with endless affection, loyalty, and companionship.
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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please review our adoption policies and apply online at [www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt](http://www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt).
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