06/04/2026
Name: Pesto
Age: 1 year (DOB: 03-20-2025)
Breed: Shepherd, Australian / mixed breed
Gender: Female
Weight: 45 lbs.
Altered: Yes
Crate trained: No / sleeps great on her own bed and is fine left alone
Housebroke: Yes
Good with kids: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Can test prior
Foster location: Lodi, WI (Lake Wisconsin)
Fee: $200 that includes spay/neuter, monthly preventatives, deworming, age appropriate heartworm testing (or treatment) age appropriate vaccinations at the time of adoption, microchip and health certificate. Please apply for me at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HFAH/Dog (403644-DS) Due to the amount of no shows we are now requiring a $50 deposit. If you adopt this will come off your adoption fee. If you meet and it’s not a good fit you will be refunded. If you cancel or no show it’s non refundable.
**Meet and greets for approved applicants must happen within 3 days or the closest weekend (for long travelers). It’s in the dogs/puppies best interest to be placed into their furever homes in a timely fashion. All household members must attend the meet and greet.
Pesto is an amazingly sweet 1 year old Australian shepherd mix breed female dog from Louisiana. She came seeking a new life built of love and security. Although Pesto is only a year old, she has been through a lot. She was reported to be a stray, and was taken in by someone for a short time. The new owner reported that the neighbors might be shooting at her. Pesto was taken to a vet clinic where they noticed a large growth on her neck and an injury to her right eye. It was advised that the eye and the neck growth needed to be removed. The new owners decided not to keep her at that point. Fortunately, some caring people raised the money to have both surgeries. The growth was not cancer. She sees well with one eye. Personally, I think she looks like she is winking. Pesto is the most laid back super sweet dog I have ever met. She is potty trained and sleeps on her own bed without getting into things. She plays well with other dogs and people she meets. She likes going on her walks. She favors having stuffed toys. She would be great with kids. She wouldn't jump on them. She enjoys playing and sitting in the shade. All Pesto wants is a loving home that she can feel secure in. When thinking about getting a dog, consider meeting Pesto. She is beautiful inside and out. If you meet her, you will be amazed at her love and kindness despite the challenges she endured. Please complete an application with Hoping Fur a Home if interested in meeting Pesto.