09/11/2025
Nala is a 7ish year old, 45 lb, spayed and vaccinated female, mostly cattle dog (heeler)/pitt/lab mix who has a lot to give.
Her human wants to find a loving home for her as he can no longer keeps up with her needs due to moving and his own health issues. She is intelligent and trained, but would much prefer to be on a farm/ranch with a job and a very consistent leader. She loves human affection and running above all else and prefers to sleep in her crate (door open like a den). True to her breeds, Nala is very active, agile, energetic, independent and protective. She is loyal to her main person, and will guard them and the herd (including family) from any 4 legged predator (including armadillos;-) bigger than a cat. She loves to chase, run, nip heels (blue heeler), and wrestle, but has no interest in common housepet games (fetch, tug, etc). As much as she enjoys an outdoor play fight/chase with her one neighbor buddy here, she would do best to be the only active dog in the family (but with the right highly trained oversight, could integrate with a passive dog).
When she's not doing whatever herding job you train her for, she enjoys naps in the sun, indoor or outside, but is always up for a run and rarely wears out. Nala has two coats and as such sheds a fair bit, but her hair is short. She is extremely patient during any grooming/bathing/nail trim, but isn't eager to jump into water. She's not a chewer (no problems with furniture, etc), or into toys, but does enjoy a good bone naw to let off steam. She loves some crunchy dog friendly veggies and fruit, and of course a chicken foot or beef heart/liver treat from the farmer's market. She likes to roam, so she will need to be contained, but isn't likely to jump a regular fence.
If you, or anyone you know,d have a farm or ranch where she can work off her energy with other two or four legged folks let me know please 🙏
She is in Chattanooga, TN
