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🐾💛 Meet Thia — A Smart, Loving Girl Ready for Her Next Chapter!
Almost 2 years old | Lab/Retriever Mix | Approximately 60 lbs
Thia is a beautiful, intelligent young girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart! She's affectionate, playful, energetic, and incredibly devoted to the people she trusts. After spending much of her young life in the shelter, she's ready for a loving home where she can continue building confidence and showing off her wonderful personality.
And there's some great news! Thia is eligible for our Foster-to-Adopt program, and her adopter will receive THREE FREE professional training sessions with Taryn from Teacher Turned Trainer, plus continued support after adoption! ❤️
💕 Getting to Know Thia
Thia needs a little time to feel comfortable with new people, but once she trusts you, she's bursting with love and enthusiasm!
She's recently made encouraging progress during carefully controlled introductions with unfamiliar people. With a patient approach and some tasty cheese treats, she's shown relaxed body language and happy expressions. While these haven't been full greetings, her care team is optimistic about thoughtful, carefully managed meet-and-greets.
Thia loves stuffed toys (and often carries them around!), absolutely adores water, and is highly food motivated. She's smart, eager to learn, and happiest when she has opportunities to play, explore, and spend time with her favorite people. 💦🐾
🎓 Training & Progress
Thia has been working with Taryn from Teacher Turned Trainer (https://teacherturnedtrainer.com) on basic commands, loose-leash walking, and checking in with her handler.
She's making great progress, although she can still become reactive toward other dogs and large vehicles while on walks. She'll need an adopter comfortable continuing her training with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
Taryn expects to help guide prospective adopters through the process, explain Thia's training needs, and provide ongoing support. Her three complimentary training sessions will help Thia and her new family continue building on everything she's learned!
🏡 Thia's Ideal Home
Thia will do best with:
❤️ Adults preferred; families with teenagers may be considered following appropriate introductions and meet-and-greets
🐶 No other pets — Thia should be the only animal in the household
🏡 A calm, predictable environment with consistent routines
🎓 A patient adopter committed to continued training and confidence building
🚶 Someone comfortable handling an active, approximately 60-pound dog
Thia is still working on potty training. She understands the cue "go potty" and is improving, but she'll need consistency and patience as she develops reliable habits.
💛 Anxiety Support
Thia receives medication to help manage her anxiety, and her care team reports that it has made a tremendous positive difference in her temperament and energy levels.
Continued medication is recommended, with veterinary guidance, to help maintain her progress.
🏡 Foster-to-Adopt Available!
Thia is eligible for Foster-to-Adopt, giving an approved family the opportunity to welcome her home, help her settle in, and see how everyone adjusts before making a final adoption commitment.
For a girl who needs a little extra time to build trust, this could be a wonderful way to find her perfect match!
❤️ Ready to Meet Thia?
Thia has so much love to give, and with the right home, continued training, and a little patience, she has every opportunity to thrive.
Could you be the person who gives this special girl the next chapter she deserves? 🐾💛
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Interested in adopting? Apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt.
An approved adoption application is required before a meet-and-greet can be scheduled. Once approved, we'll work with you to determine whether it's a good match. And if it's not, no worries! We'll help you find the right companion.
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
• A coupon for a free Simply Dub collar from Dubdog Designs
