Lotus is a super sweet and silly 8 week old lab / husky mix that weighs 7 lbs. She is expected to be around 40-45 lbs when is she full grown. Lotus is a silly, happy, loving and easy going girl that makes life fun for everyone around her. She is the class clown of her litter and is always doing quirky things that make her foster mom laugh. She does the cutest wave with her paw when she is really excited to see you, and then tosses her head and scampers off to play again. She is affectionate, loving and absolutely adores being doted on by her humans, but is also self-entertaining and appreciates her playtime with her toys. She is curious by nature and is always the first to investigate new toys, noises, and people. She thrives on exploring the world around her and would be the perfect companion for a family that enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and nature walks. She's the type of pup that will always be happy to join her humans on whatever outdoor adventure they want to partake in, and also is perfectly content being your snuggly companion on lazy movie days around the house. She is a true social butterfly and loves to meet new doggy friends and human friends. She really shines in new environments and her laid back demeanor is perfect for a family that wants a pup that can adapt to any activity they want to involve her in. She really is always happy no matter what she is doing. Whether it is playing with the other dogs in her foster home, cuddling with her foster mom, or tossing around her toys and chasing after them around the yard, Lotus is going to have a good time doing it. She is the kind of pup that can be active, playful and curious when it’s time to have some fun, but also laid back and mellow when it’s time to relax and lounge around on the couch. Whether it's exploring nature trails, going to dog-friendly outings, or just lounging around and cuddling on the couch, Lotus would be a perfect fit for a family who enjoys including their pup in their daily activities.

Lotus is low to medium energy, so she is pretty mellow with short bursts of puppy energy that are quickly burned with brief exercise and play sessions. Her favorite activities include playing some fun mental stimulation games that involve yummy treats, exploring the backyard, and tossing her toys around the room then chasing after them. She also loves to play with other dogs and her face lights up when she meets a new furry friend. While she enjoys playing with her doggy friends, she’s also perfectly content to entertain herself with her favorite toys when she can't find another pup to play with. As Lotus grows and masters her leash skills, she’ll be excited to expand her adventures beyond the backyard. She would love to join her humans for casual neighborhood walks in the evenings or exploring longer nature trails on the weekends. Hiking through the woods, splashing around near the water, or strolling through town for some new sights and smells, Lotus will always be happy to go along for the ride. With her adaptable energy level, she’s just as content with a short playtime activities as she is going on a bigger, more adventurous outings.

Lotus is dog, cat, and kid friendly. She is in a foster home with dogs ranging in age from 6 weeks to 14 years old, and from sizes x-small to large. She loves to play and cuddle with any and all of them. She has done well with smaller dogs like chihuahuas and poodles, and also larger dogs like pitties that she's met so far. She is a social butterfly when it comes to making new dog friends and would benefit from having another playful, friendly dog in her forever home that she can continue to learn from as she grows. He has learned proper doggy communication skills and boundaries, and takes correction well if other dogs communicate that they are tired of her puppy antics. She will scamper off to find something else to play with instead when she can't find a doggy playmate. Because of her young age and friendly demeanor, she would be able to acclimate to having a cat in his forever home. Since she is a playful, silly puppy, she would do best with dog-friendly cats that have lived with dogs before as she is a puppy and will want to play with them. Lotus would do well with kids of all ages. She loves to cuddle, get belly rubs, and share her sweet puppy kisses with everyone she meets. She is going to start teething soon so her humans will need to keep a watchful eye on her to make sure she doesn't chew on human kid toys laying around in her reach. Since she is very gentle, cuddly, and playful,s he would do great with a family with kids who want a loving pup to grow up with.

Lotus is kennel trained and has almost mastered outside training. She has started transitioning outside for potty training and is excelling. She has not yet started leash training due to her young age, so she will need additional practice with that as she grows a bit more. She sleeps in a kennel and playpen setup at night with no fuss. She just crawls on her comfy dog bed with her toy and keeps herself entertained until she falls asleep. When she gets older, she would love to snuggle up in bed with her humans every night so she can get in as many cuddles as possible. For now while she is still potty training, it is recommended to use a kennel or puppy play pen at night and when you are not home. She is doing well with potty training since transitioning to going potty outside. When she is inside and needs to go, she will make her way to the back door and will use a potty pad if her foster mom doesn't make it there quick enough to let her out. She is still learning how to signal she needs to be let out. She knows when her foster says let's go poop" that it's her cue to run to the back door and head outside for a potty break.

Lotus' ideal home would be a house with a fenced in backyard to run around and play in. She would do well in an apartment, condo or townhouse and would prefer if her human either works from home or can take her into a dog-friendly office while she is still young. When she gets a little older, she would also love to go to doggy day care and have playdates a few times a week if there are no other dogs in the home so that she can have some fun playing with other doggy friends. No public dog parks for this little girl because who wants to risk your pup catching a disease or being bullied on by other random dogs anyways. She would do love to have a family that has other dogs and kids, and would coexist well if there's a kitty in the home too. She would be perfectly fine being the center of attention in her forever home, too. She does need to have someone home most of the day or that can take her into the office if working a hybrid schedule as she still needs frequent potty breaks every few hours. With her adaptable, happy nature, Lotus would be a wonderful fit for a variety of households. Whether you’re looking for a playful pup to join in on your adventures, or a laid-back companion to keep you company at home, Lotus is up for joining her human in whatever activities they want to do.