Millie

High-Energy, Smart & Loving Girl Seeks Active Home + Dog Buddy

Millie is a beautiful 9-month-old medium-sized pup. We recently did her DNA and she is a true "super-mutt" built for fun: 34% English Springer Spaniel, 25% German Shepherd, 16% Siberian Husky, 4% Australian Cattle Dog, and 3% Great Pyrenees. Millie is fully spayed, up-to-date on all vaccinations, house-trained (she even rings a bell to go outside!), and completely crate-trained. She loves her crate so much that she leaves the door open and goes in voluntarily for naps and toy time.

Her Personality:

The Couch-Cuddler: When she is done playing, Millie is a massive sweetheart. Her absolute favorite way to wind down is to curl up right next to you on the couch for some serious love and affection.

The Toy Queen: She will literally empty her entire toy box every single day. Millie absolutely loves chew toys, squeakers, and is a master at playing fetch.

Smart & Eager to Please: She already knows "sit", "lie down", and a stellar "high five!"

A Dog's Dog: She absolutely loves other dogs and thrives when she has a canine companion to roughhouse and burn energy with.

Ideal Home & Training Needs:

Because of her working-breed heritage, Millie is very high-energy and needs a job to do. If left alone outside without another dog, she can get destructive out of boredom (she loves to dig holes). She needs a home with another playful dog and no cats (she loves a good chase!).

Millie was enrolled in doggy daycare and basic training, but a string of bad luck with puppy illnesses (parasites and pneumonia) kept her out of daycare and socialization for 2.5 months right during a critical growth phase. When she returned, she developed some "FOMO" (Fear of Missing Out) and mouthiness when handlers tried to put her away for rest periods. Daycare staff confirmed she is not aggressive - she just gets frustrated and nips out of excitement/protest when she thinks she is missing the fun. She also like to mouth during play. Her ideal owner will be someone patient who can continue her positive-reinforcement training (she'll do anything for a treat), set sold boundaries, and help Millie learn that resting is okay!

Pet's Name: Millie
Dog: Primary Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 12-5-2025
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Southwest Washington Humane Society
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: Yes, adopted from Shelter
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 2/8/2026
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Medium
Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 45
Primary Color: Black
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Chew toys, squeakers, fetch
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, Lie Down
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She is ok with being left alone and is crate-trained
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: She doesn't like being crated if she is in the middle of play, otherwise she will go in on command
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: Her bedtime is the same every day, about 8pm she goes into her crate is up about 5am
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Nothing currently but she has a sensitive stomach and had parasites in the past, we give her a probiotic now
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: No biting but she does chase the cat - she wants to play the cat does not
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : Regular baths and nail trimming - normal
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: We give her greenies dental chews
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Timid
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Cats
Good with Young Children
Bonded Pair
Purebred
Crate Trained
Comes When Called
Needs Training
Likes Car Rides
Likes to Swim
Requires A Fenced Yard
Jumps Fences
Growls at Strangers
Is Afraid of Storms
Digs
How is your dog with children?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction with children to determine.
How is your dog with other dogs?: Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?: Best in a home without cats: Has reacted to cats and should live in a home without them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She loves people and is adorable when you talk to her and she cocks her head. She wants to please you.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Active and have another dog. She really needs another dog, that is our reason for rehoming her.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Part of her breed characteristic is she likes to eat anything. If she's outside she will eat anything, but has never been destructive inside
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Housing is Inadequate for Pet
Details about rehoming reason (if needed): She needs another dog companion.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?: WellHaven Mill Plain
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach with Probiotic sprinkled once a day
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Vancouver, WA
Zip Code: 98683
How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter
Referring Name (person, page, or organization, if applicable): Southwest Washington Humane Society
Service Level: Priority Placement: Full Support + Accelerated Marketing