Hera

Meet Hera: a sweet, gentle girl who happens to be deaf – although you’d never know it from her goofy personality and endless supply of love!

Hera is happiest by your side. She’s still learning how to ask for affection, but she’s discovering that approaching people earns her pets. Her favorite pastime on walks is flopping onto her back to roll in the grass. She’s curious about the world, too. One day, she was even spotted making friends with three deer in the backyard!

Hera enjoys leash walks and would love a family who includes her in daily life, whether that means exploring the neighborhood or keeping you company while you work. She has a playful side and could enjoy an active lifestyle, but she’s equally happy relaxing with her person. She greets people calmly and has shown interest in other dogs, suggesting she may enjoy a canine companion. She could also do well in a home with children.

Hera came to IAR from a rural shelter, with her nine newborn puppies. Her puppies are now weaned and Hera is learning the joys of home life. She needs regular potty breaks, and prefers to not be confined in a crate or run.

Hera is a quiet gal, who tolerates bath time well, rides nicely in the car, and is a favorite of staff at the vet’s office.

Because she is deaf, her adopter will need to use consistent hand signals and patient training methods. An experienced family who can provide plenty of companionship, patience, and a secure environment would be her best match.

Hera is heartworm-negative, microchipped, current on vaccinations and will be spayed soon. She is ready to trade her days of caring for nine puppies for a life filled with walks, belly-up grass rolls, and a person of her very own. Could that be you?