Hazel

My story

Hi Y'all, I'm Hazel! Literally a Ball of Fun! My Story My name is Hazel, and I'm a three-year-old French Bulldog who joined the Freedom Squad from Moreno Valley Animal Shelter. Apparently someone had claimed me and promised they were coming to get me, but they never showed up. Their loss because I am one fabulous little Frenchie with a completely tan face, gorgeous merle coloring, and the cutest little tan boots on my paws. Since arriving in rescue, I've made it my mission to bring happiness, energy, and entertainment wherever I go. My Personality If Reese Witherspoon, a cheerleader, a sorority president, and a college athlete somehow got combined into one dog, you'd get me. I wake up every morning convinced it's going to be the best day ever. I am bubbly, outgoing, social, and always looking for the next adventure. My foster family says I have a personality that fills the entire room. I don't walk anywhere—I bounce. I don't play—I perform. I am the life of every party and I have enough energy to keep everyone around me smiling. The best part? Despite whatever happened to me before rescue, I still see the world through happy eyes. My spirit is full of sunshine, and I genuinely believe every person I meet is my new best friend. Athletic Department Captain Let's talk about my athletic abilities. I can jump. Like REALLY jump. Three-foot fences don't exactly stop me, which means I need a family that understands supervision is important. One day I saw something interesting on the other side of a fence and launched myself right over it. Another time I got a little too focused on chasing a ball and ended up taking an unexpected swim in the pool. Don't worry—I was supervised and totally fine. My foster family was right there, but it definitely taught everyone that Hazel should never be outside unattended. Thankfully, Arizona summers mean the dogs are only outside for short periods anyway, and my foster family is always out there with us. Professional Ball Collector I love toys. I love balls. I especially love everyone else's balls. I don't resource guard and I don't start arguments, but if another dog drops a toy, I immediately assume ownership. Sharing isn't exactly my strongest skill, but thankfully I have zero desire to fight over anything. I simply believe all toys belong to Hazel unless otherwise stated. My favorite thing in the world is carrying a ball around and making sure everyone knows I have it. My Dog Friends I absolutely love being around other dogs. While I may not actively play with every dog I meet, I enjoy their company and like being part of the group. I've only been in foster care for about a month, so I'm still learning how to navigate friendships and social situations. For now, I'm perfectly happy hanging out nearby, doing my own thing, and occasionally stealing a toy or two. Crate Training & House Manners I'm making great progress with my crate training and house manners. I don't have many accidents in my crate, but my foster family learned pretty quickly that if I have blankets or a bed in there, I'll sometimes use them as a bathroom. Once those were removed, things improved significantly. As for willingly going into my crate? Well... let's just say it's not my favorite place. If I'm completely exhausted, I'll march right in and crash. But if I can see you or hear your voice, I'm probably going to get very excited because I'd much rather be hanging out with my people than sitting in a crate. Belly Rubs & Favorite Things One of my favorite things in the world is attention. Sometimes when someone reaches down to pet me, I immediately roll onto my back and present my belly because obviously that's what they're there for. After a full day of zoomies and adventures, I have the cutest little way of relaxing. I'll sit with a ball tucked underneath me, my right leg stretched out, my tongue peeking between my tiny white teefers, and a giant smile on my face. My foster family says it's impossible not to laugh when they see me sitting like that. What I Know I know how to sit, and honestly, I think that's pretty impressive considering how busy I am being adorable. I'm eager to learn and highly motivated by attention, toys, and fun. With consistency and continued training, I think I'll pick up new skills quickly. My Health Overall, I'm a healthy girl with no known medical concerns. I recently had my spay surgery and recovered incredibly well. I wasn't a huge fan of the anesthesia and felt a little nauseous afterward, so I didn't eat much for a few days and had a little bit of vomiting. Thankfully that passed quickly, and I was back to my energetic self almost immediately. My foster family suspects I may have had several litters before arriving in rescue because of the appearance of my undercarriage. While my body shows signs of being overbred, my athletic build is already starting to tighten back up now that I'm receiving proper care, nutrition, and exercise. Cats? Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. I encountered a stray cat and couldn't have cared less because I was far too busy trying to steal all the tennis balls hidden underneath the trampoline. Based on that interaction, toys seem much more interesting to me than cats. My Perfect Home I am looking for a family that enjoys an active lifestyle and appreciates a dog with a larger-than-life personality. If your household is calm, quiet, and looking for a couch potato, I may not be the best fit. But if you're looking for laughter, entertainment, adventure, endless smiles, and a best friend who approaches every day with pure joy, I might just be your perfect match. Life is short. Throw the ball. Love the people. Be happy. That's my motto. Love, Hazel Hazel is vaccinated, spay and microchipped, she is being fostered in Mesa, AZ. Her adoption donation fee is $1100.00, you can apply for her on our website at freedomfrenchierescue.org.

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