Ember

My story

Ember **Currently Available for Adoption!** Meet Ember! 6 yr./40 lb./Female/Aussie Mix Name: Ember Age: 6 years Weight: 40 lbs Breed: Aussie Mix Status: Brilliant heart seeking confident leader 🔥 ​ About Me: Hi, I’m Ember — sweet, intelligent, and deeply loving. I’m the kind of dog who reads a room in seconds. I’m intuitive with people, kind with everyone I meet, and I truly aim to please. I walk beautifully on leash, crate well, and love being near my humans. My story started with resilience — I was rescued just in time after being found running loose down south. When you grow up making your own rules, it takes a little time to learn structure in a home. The good news? I’m incredibly smart and highly food motivated — which means I LOVE learning and thrive with guidance. I would make a ridiculously amazing working companion. I bond deeply, I follow direction well, and I truly shine when I have clear leadership and purpose. The Important Stuff (Because Clarity Is Attractive 💬) I’m not a dog who can be left to my own devices. If there are no rules, I’ll happily make my own — and while that might sound confident, it’s not ideal in a home. I need structure, consistency, and a handler who understands intelligent, energetic dogs. I love other dogs and even lived with 16 in foster care in Texas. I respect pack order and follow a strong, confident leader beautifully. However, if paired with a push-over dog or adopter, I may try to take charge. Because of this, I would do best as an only pet where I can focus on bonding with my person and continue building great habits. ​ This isn’t about being “difficult” — it’s about being smart and needing direction. With the right guidance, I am truly exceptional. ​ Best Qualities • Exceptionally intelligent and intuitive • Deeply affectionate and people-focused • Walks nicely on leash & crates well • Highly food motivated and eager to learn • Thrives with structure and leadership • Potential superstar working or training companion ​ Ideal Match • Experienced, confident dog owner • Someone who appreciates smart, driven dogs • A structured home with clear rules and consistency • An adopter who wants a true partner — not just a pet • Only-pet household where I can fully shine ​ Deal Breakers • First-time dog owners • Homes without boundaries or consistency • Push-over leadership (I need guidance, not guesswork) • Multi-pet homes where I’d feel the need to manage the pack If you’re drawn to intelligent, driven dogs and believe leadership builds trust… if you want a true partner, not just a pet— Ember could be your spark. And once she trusts you? She won’t just warm your home. She’ll light it up. 🔥🐾

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ember, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.