Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
Meet Lottie Deno, a dog who somehow manages to be wildly optimistic, deeply sensitive, and an absolute lovable dork all at the same time—like if a golden retriever’s enthusiasm collided with a poet’s emotional depth and then tripped over its own feet on the way in. In short: Lottie Deno is sunshine wrapped in feelings, sprinkled with dork energy, and held together by vibes and hope. She’s here to love you wholeheartedly, accidentally make you laugh daily, and remind you that being a little sensitive doesn’t mean you’re weak—it just means you care… a lot… about everything. 🐾💜
Lottie Deno is a 3-month-old, 18-lb female Lab/Border Collie mix. She was born in foster care after her mom was rescued from a shelter while pregnant. Lottie has never known shelter life herself and has spent her entire existence being fed regularly, handled by humans, and generally assuming the world is a decent place. She’s very much what you’d expect from a Lab/Border Collie mix: a little too smart for her own good, happy about almost everything, and operating on the assumption that everyone loves her as much as she loves them.
When it comes to other dogs, she is not the chaos goblin sprinting in face-first, nor is she the grumpy old lady yelling at everyone to get off her lawn. She prefers to stand back, silently gather intel, and decide who passes the vibe check. Once approved, though? She’s a total sweetheart—loyal, affectionate, and fully invested. You are now her emotional support dog. Congratulations. This is a binding agreement and your dog will have a fan for life. Cats are currently theoretical creatures in Lottie’s world, but based on her personality, she’d absolutely assume a cat was meant to be her new emotional support bestie. If the cat agreed, great—friendship unlocked. If the cat corrected her with a firm “absolutely not,” Lottie would retreat, sit down a few feet away, and stare respectfully like, Wow. Bold energy. I’ll just watch from here. She learns boundaries quickly. Kids? Lottie is gentle, observant, and weirdly polite for a puppy. She’s not plowing through tiny humans like a bowling ball—she watches first, assesses movement speed, and decides if this is a “safe to engage” situation. Fast-moving kids earn a pause and a thoughtful stare. Calm kids get a loyal little sidekick who will happily hang out, soak up attention, and follow them around like it’s her job. New people get the same slow burn treatment. At first, she’s reserved. She’s watching you. She’s deciding if you seem like someone who returns shopping carts. And then—once you pass her silent evaluation—she flips the switch. Suddenly she’s affectionate, friendly, and acting like you’ve been friends forever.
On the official energy scale, Lottie clocks in at a solid 4. She’s got enough pep to keep things interesting, but not so much that you’ll be questioning your choices at 10 p.m. on a Tuesday. Think balanced. Reasonable. Suspiciously well-adjusted for a puppy. In the car, her experience so far has been limited to thrilling destinations like the vet, and even then she handled it just fine—no screaming, no dramatic flailing, no audition for a true-crime podcast. As she gets older, she’s clearly heading toward chill co-pilot status. As for lifestyle preferences, Lottie is aiming for the holy grail: homebody with a side of adventure. She’s absolutely down to hike, explore, and tag along for outings—but she will also come home afterward, curl up, and take a nap that suggests she’s done something very important. She loves cuddles, belly rubs, and the general concept of being cozy just as much as she enjoys getting out and seeing the world. Balance is her brand. Temperament-wise, Lottie is exactly what happens when a happy-go-lucky pup, a sensitive soul, and a lovable dork all show up to the same meeting and decide to work together. She feels things, but not in an exhausting way. She’s cheerful without being chaotic. She’s goofy without being overwhelming. Basically, she’s endearing on purpose and accidentally funny on the side. Her favorite activities include playing with other dogs, engaging enthusiastically with toys, and working on fetch—which currently involves retrieving the toy and then… negotiating the return. Progress is being made. The concept is there. The execution is evolving. When it comes to living arrangements, she’s flexible. Fenced yard? Great. Apartment life with regular walks? Also great. As long as her needs are met and she gets some daily enrichment, she’s not overly picky about her zip code.
Now for the fine print. Lottie is not arriving pre-installed with manners, schedules, or an understanding of why shoes are not community property. She is a puppy. A well-meaning one. A sensitive one. But still very much a blank slate with legs. She will need guidance, consistency, and your patience when she looks genuinely shocked that you’re upset about something she did five minutes ago and already forgot. Socialization is also your assignment. Lottie isn’t bold and chaotic — she’s thoughtful, observant, and quietly deciding how she feels about things. That means she needs exposure to people, dogs, kids, places, noises, and everyday nonsense so she doesn’t grow up assuming new situations require a full internal debate. Introduce her to the world gently but often. Teach her that strangers aren’t suspicious, other dogs aren’t unpredictable villains, and that the trash bin on wheels is not, in fact, a threat to national security. Training? Congratulations, you’re the instructor. Lottie is not studying obedience theory on her own time. She is not watching YouTube tutorials. She is learning exclusively from you. She’s smart, eager, and motivated by praise and treats, but she is also sensitive — which means she thrives with encouragement, not frustration. She wants to do the right thing. She just needs to know what the right thing actually is. And here’s where Lottie really shines: she has serious therapy-dog potential. The gentle approach. The emotional awareness. The calm presence once she’s comfortable. She’s the kind of dog who would happily visit schools, retirement homes, or therapy settings—quietly soaking up attention, offering comfort, and making people feel seen without demanding the spotlight. She’s not here to be chaotic. She’s here to connect. With the right training and exposure, she could absolutely thrive in environments where kindness and calm matter most.
If you think you might be her person, the next step is not telepathy, vibes, or commenting “interested” and hoping for the best. You need to fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so we can send it to her foster family, who will then confirm that yes—she is, in fact, as lovely as she sounds.
And yes, you will need to pick her up in OKC. Lottie does not teleport. She is not being delivered via stork. This part requires effort.
Do the paperwork. Meet the puppy. Fall in love.
Lottie is ready when you are. 🐾💜
