Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Leia – A Gentle Soul Ready for a Soft Place to Land
Leia (affectionately called Lay Lay or Lei Lei) is a 1.5-year-old Collie/Lab mix, weighing around 40 lbs. She spent the first part of her life as a stray with her sister Gumbo, then endured 7 long months in a shelter, where fear kept her pressed against the back of the kennel, hoping to disappear.
Now in foster care, Leia is learning that the world can be kind. She’s a very sweet, gentle girl who’s just shy and unsure around new people. She may keep her distance at first or bark from across the room, but she’s never aggressive—just scared. With time and patience, her silly, playful side begins to shine, and it’s such a joy to witness.
Leia’s ideal home will be calm and understanding, with someone who knows that building trust takes time. Once she feels safe, she loves being part of the action—especially if that action involves going for walks, which are truly the highlight of her day. She’s the first to the door and loves being out front, sniffing, exploring, and trying to chase critters along the way.
She’s also:
- Crate trained and goes in willingly
- House trained, especially with a doggy door
- Gentle taking treats, though she may prefer you place them on the floor
- Not destructive, though she might sneak a sock or shoe on occasion
- Great with other dogs, especially playful ones
- Good with cats in a home setting
- No resource guarding issues
Leia doesn't need much—she's not into toys, but she loves flipping dirt in the yard, chasing the hose, and napping on a dog bed by the window. Her joy is quiet, simple, and genuine.
Her perfect match? Anyone with a calm home and a gentle heart, who is willing to give her the time she needs to settle in, and who will take her on walks where she can truly come alive.
Leia’s past may have been hard, but her future is wide open. She’s looking for someone who sees the beauty in the shy ones and is ready to show her what a loving forever home feels like.
If interested in meeting Leia, please submit an application here: https://fjcasp.wufoo.com/forms/adoption-application/
