Meet Janie.

Pena Blanca, NM · Adult · Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Feb 4, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Mar 12, 2026

In the shelter’s words

JANIE is an incredibly affectionate young shepherd who would happily be petted all day long. She has the sweetest way of gazing dreamily into your eyes, clearly soaking up every bit of love and connection. Because Janie loves people so much, she sometimes gets extra excited when greeting them and may jump up to offer enthusiastic face kisses. She is actively working on this and learning that keeping all four paws on the ground brings her all the affection she’s hoping for — humans are always happy to come down to her level for pets and cuddles. Janie simply wants to be close, loved on, and reminded that she’s a very good girl. As a shepherd, Janie is smart, sensitive, and people-oriented. She bonds deeply with her humans and does best when she has regular companionship, structure, and gentle guidance. Like many shepherds, she thrives when she feels included in daily life rather than left alone for long stretches. Ideal home:Janie would be happiest with a person or family who works from home or is around most of the day, and who enjoys an affectionate, interactive dog. With other dogs, she tends to do best with calm, tolerant companions — often male dogs around her size or larger — who don’t mind her enthusiastic, up-close play style. Janie was born in July 2023. Her adoption fee includes her spay, vaccines, and microchip. Location & availability:We are currently seeking adopters located in or near Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, White Rock, or Los Alamos, to allow for smooth meet-and-greets and follow-up support. Please email us first DesertPawsNM@gmail.com to check Janie’s availability before submitting an application. Adoption process:• Online application• Photos or video of your home• Phone conversation to answer all questions• We bring the pet to you and do introductions with all family members, including resident pets We truly look forward to meeting you and your pets, introducing you to Janie, and helping her find the loving forever home she so deeply deserves.

RescueGroups record ID: 22246241

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.