Collie and Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption in Los Gatos, California

🐾 MEET MAPLE 🐾 The tiny pup who walked out of the desert and straight into your heart.
📌 Age: ~10 weeks | Mix: Shepherd × Collie × Husky × Cattle Dog | Size: Will grow to medium-large
✅ Dog Friendly | ✅ Kid Friendly | ✅ Cat Friendly

HER STORY
Somewhere on the Navajo Nation in the Arizona desert, seven tiny puppies decided they weren't done yet. No mom. No shelter. No food or water. Just scorching heat, open land, and seven scrappy little souls who had absolutely no idea they were supposed to give up.

One of those puppies is Maple. And she made it.
She and her 6 siblings were found abandoned on the Rez at just a few weeks old; alone together in conditions that would have broken most. But this litter didn't flinch. They came out of that desert healthy, bright-eyed, and with a confidence that makes you think they knew all along that something better was waiting. Like they were just passing through the hard part on their way to you.

WHO SHE IS
Look at that face. That's the face of a puppy who stares straight through the camera and into your soul — without a single ounce of self-doubt. Maple is the kind of dog who will grow into your shadow, your hiking partner, your kid's best friend, and your cat's reluctant but secretly beloved roommate. With shepherd smarts, collie loyalty, husky spirit, and cattle dog grit all rolled into one fluffy, big-eyed package, she is a lot... in the very best way.

She's going to learn fast, LUV hard, and make you feel like the most important person in every room you walk into together.

WHAT SHE NEEDS
Maple will grow into a medium-to-large dog with an active mind and a heart that needs somewhere to belong. She'll thrive with a family who's ready to grow with her — training, adventuring, snuggling, repeat. She already proved she's a survivor. Now she just needs someone to show her what it means to live.

Ready to fall in LUV? Maple is looking for the person — or family — who's been waiting for a dog exactly like her, even if they didn't know it yet. Fill out an application at muttluvrescue.org.

All Mutt Luv Rescue pups receive a full health checkup, heartworm and parasite testing, are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before adoption.

The Collie is a graceful and intelligent dog known for their loyalty, gentle nature, and exceptional herding abilities. They come in two coat varieties, rough and smooth, with colors ranging from sable and white to blue merle. Collies excel in obedience training and thrive on mental stimulation and physical activity. Their keen intuition and strong bond with their owners make them wonderful family pets and reliable working dogs in tasks such as herding livestock or in search and rescue missions.

The shepherd dog breed encompasses a versatile group known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strong work ethic. With a heritage deeply rooted in herding and protecting livestock, shepherds excel at various tasks ranging from obedience and agility competitions to search and rescue missions. Their protective nature makes them excellent family pets, offering unwavering devotion and a natural instinct to watch over and care for their loved ones. In addition to their remarkable abilities, shepherds are often characterized by their distinctive appearance, including a sturdy build, alert expression, and a signature double coat that provides insulation and protection in various climates.

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