Mirabel Madrigal
AGE / WEIGHT: 5 years old / 51 lbs
GENDER: Female
ENERGY: Moderate
GOOD WITH: Dogs - Yes, Kids - Yes, Cats - Yes
ABOUT ME: People are my favorite thing, so once I trust you, expect a happy wiggle and then a flop for some cozy company. I'm playful and affectionate, and just as glad to potter nearby while you do your thing. Right now I'm settling into a brand-new home, so the big city still feels loud and I'm taking walks a little at a time. The steady, cozy stuff is where I shine.
MY FOSTER SAYS: "When she is really happy or excited she rubs her face all over her bed!"
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Mirabel is originally from Selma, Alabama, and first came into rescue with a littermate. She was adopted in 2021 and returned to rescue in June 2026, when her owner experienced housing instability and could no longer keep her.
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Mirabel is a sweet, affectionate, people-loving dog who lights up around her humans and greets the people she trusts with a full-body wiggle. She's playful and easily delighted, with moderate energy and a lovely independent streak, thrilled to see you one minute and happily relaxing nearby the next.
She's still settling into city life, and city sounds can startle her, so she's building confidence outside in small, low-pressure doses. The affectionate, social dog underneath is never far from the surface; she just needs a little time and patience to get there.
She adores people of all ages and is a huge girls' girl, enthusiastically ambushing her foster's friends for affection when they visited. She's a touch more cautious with larger men but warms up quickly. She loves kids, sometimes a little too enthusiastically, so small children should be supervised while she learns that not everyone wants a full-body hello at once. With other dogs she mostly keeps to herself and does best with calm companions rather than high-energy dog-park free-for-alls, where she can get over-excited. She can live with cats with thoughtful management, though a bolting cat may tempt her to give chase.
Mirabel is crate trained and house trained. She knows several basics and has walked well on leash in calmer settings. She loves tug with her stuffed goose, rubs her face all over the towel after a bath, and gets the zoomies on breezy days. She eats and drinks fast, so a slow-feeder bowl helps her pace herself.
Underneath the current jitters is the same devoted, wiggly dog her family loved for years, and she's ready to be that dog again for someone new.
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The dogs in our care are up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered (when old enough), microchipped, and given a general health check. Immediate medical needs and medical history will be addressed with the adopter prior to adoption. Complete vet records will be sent shortly after adoption.