Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Thia 🐾 | The Sweet, Smart, Curious Girl Ready for Her Forever Home
Thia is a young Lab/Retriever mix with a huge heart and a wonderfully silly, affectionate personality. She recently spent some furloughs in some foster homes so we can learn more about her. Everyone has agreed that she is a wonderful, loving girl who just needs the right match to truly thrive.
💛Sweet, Curious & People-Oriented 💛
Thia loves being with her humans. She happily follows you around, settles for pets, and will carry her stuffed toys from room to room like little treasures. Indoors, once she’s had a few minutes to adjust, she is calm, affectionate, and surprisingly quiet — even with dogs walking by outside. She has slept through the night, kept her crate clean, and loved playing with toys and exploring new spaces.
💛 Great With Kids 💛
She was gentle with a foster’s 4-year-old and didn’t jump on him. She does get excited with fast movement (very normal for a young dog!) and was a little overwhelming for a curious 1.5-year-old who was right at her face level — but overall she handled the bustle of young kids very well. She may do best with kiddos that are just a bit older who understand dog behavior and can handle puppy energy.
🐕🦺 Behavior With Other Dogs 🐕🦺
Thia wants to interact with other dogs so badly that she becomes overstimulated. Her initial barking/lunging isn’t aggression — it’s dysregulated excitement. Once she makes contact, she goes from 0 to 100 and doesn’t yet know how to play appropriately. Because of this we believe Thia will thrive as an only dog. Thia is highly responsive and attentive when no other dogs are around.
💪 Strength, Training & Home Requirements
Thia is strong and would do best with someone familiar with energetic, muscular breeds or dogs who get overstimulated. She is incredibly smart, treat-motivated, and already knows a few commands. She improves quickly with routine and positive reinforcement.
Her ideal home would have:
• 🐕 Needs to be the only dog in the home — she prefers having her people all to herself
• 👧 Great with kids who understand dog behavior and can handle puppy energy
• 🏡 Would thrive most in a home with space to run and build confidence
• Thia does not have experience with cats, so we do not know how she would do with felines. However, given both her strength and enthusiasm, we believe a home free of felines may be best for this girl!
🧸 Toys, Crates & Daily Life
Thia loves squeaky toys, fetch (she’ll bring the ball right back!), and chewing on safe toys. She allows toys to be taken from her mouth without complaint. She has some hesitation with the crate, but both fosters believe she will adjust well with high-value treats, Kongs, and continued positive training.
While one foster worked from home, Thia entertained herself beautifully — playing with toys, watching the world out the window, and checking in for affection. She was a sweet, surprisingly easy WFH companion.
Thia is incredibly smart, treat-motivated, and eager to learn. She already knows sit and down, is crate trained, and thrives with positive reinforcement.
Thia is ready to leave shelter life behind and step into a home of her own — one filled with safety, routine, and people who adore her playful, gentle heart. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion who brings joy and sweetness everywhere she goes, Thia just might be your girl. 💛
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If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt. Once approved, we’ll work with you to ensure it’s a great fit—and if it’s not, no worries! We’ll help you find the right match.
All of our dogs are adoption-ready and come:
•️ Spayed or neutered
•️ Heartworm tested
•️ Dewormed
•️ Up-to-date on prevention medications
•️ Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines
•️ Microchipped
•️ With a coupon for a free Simply Dub collar from Dubdog Designs
