Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
Meet Bluebell — A Sweet Little Survivor Ready to Bloom! 🌼 She is a beautiful German Shepherd/Lab mix with a gentle heart, a playful spirit, and a story that began very differently from the life we know she deserves. Bluebell was born into a litter of seven puppies in MS. They were growing up in an impoverished neighborhood where dogs are often left without even the most basic care. When a compassionate city worker discovered them, the puppies were so hungry, unhealthy, and desperately in need of someone to step in. Thankfully, someone did. ❤️ The puppies were removed and brought to one of our wonderful southern rescue partners, where everything began to change. Bluebell finally had proper nutrition, medical treatment, a safe place to sleep, and people who cared about her. And what a difference love has made!!.Today, this precious girl is healthy, happy, thriving, and ready to find a family of her very own. Now enjoying every bit of the puppyhood she almost missed, she loves running through the grass with her brothers and sisters, splashing around in the kiddie pools, playing until she’s worn herself out, and then settling in for some much-needed snuggles with her humans. And the trampoline is one of her favorite places to play! Bluebell is already crate trained and is making wonderful progress with house training and leash training. She’s smart, eager to learn, and at the perfect age to grow alongside a family who will continue teaching her all the things a good girl needs to know. She’s also great with children and cats, making her a wonderful addition to many different kinds of homes.Now knowing what it feels like to be safe, fed, cared for, and loved, there’s just one thing missing, a family who will see more than another homeless puppy. Someone who will give her adventures, belly rubs, toys, a soft bed, and a place beside them for the rest of her life. She survived the part of her story she never should have had to live through. Now she’s ready for the beautiful part—the part where someone chooses her, takes her home, and loves her forever.All known information about the animal is listed above. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known historyName: BluebellBreed: Lab/Shepard (Breed Mix is not guaranteed - no DNA testing has been done)Sex: FemaleAge: 22 weeksWeight: 42lbsSpayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced.Vaccinations: Puppy vaccines will be up to date. All vaccinations required after adoption are the adopter's responsibility.Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age)Housetrained: Almost thereMicrochipped: YesLocation of dog currently: Mississippi Puppy Adoption Fee: $600.00 (includes transport fee when applicable) $100-150 additional mandatory quarantine fee applies to Massachusetts residents.Adoption Fee Includes:~Preadoption vaccinations, complete examinations, and microchipping.~Spay/neuter surgery rebate, paid to the adopter once proof of surgery is provided to Paws New England. We are happy to provide a list of low-cost spay/neuter clinics upon request.ATTENTION: Puppies are wonderful—but they are also a big commitment. Before applying, please make sure you're ready for the time, patience, and training they require.>Puppies should not be crated for more than 3–4 hours at a time.>Your home will need to be puppy-proofed.>Expect chewing, nipping, scratching, accidents, and lots of supervision while they learn.>If you have young children, be sure they're prepared for normal puppy behavior.>Training, socialization, exercise, and consistency are essential. Unless you're an experienced dog owner and your Adoption Coordinator is comfortable with your experience, you will be required to attend puppy training and/or behavior classes. Our goal is to help you and your puppy build a happy, successful, lifelong relationship.Important InformationPaws New England is a foster-based rescue. Our dogs are cared for in foster homes throughout the South and New England.Your adoption donation helps cover veterinary care, transportation, and other expenses for your adopted dog. It also helps us continue to save senior dogs and dogs with serious medical needs or injuries. While their adoption donations are often reduced, their veterinary costs are typically much higher.When you adopt a young, healthy dog or puppy, you're also helping us give another dog a second chance. Thank you for supporting our mission and making rescue possible.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPaws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
