Izzy

Name: Izzy
Breed Type: Anatolian Shepherd
Size: Medium
Gender: Female
Date of birth: July 2020
Good with: dogs, cats, children, domestics
Suburb: Strubensvalley
Province: Gauteng

🐾 Meet Izzy – The Gentle Soul with the Sweetest Heart 🐾
📍 Johannesburg

Izzy is a beautiful 6-year-old Anatolian Shepherd blend with the softest heart and the gentlest nature you could ever hope to meet. 💛

Her family absolutely adores her, and finding her a new home has been one of the hardest decisions they’ve ever had to make. Sadly, they are relocating overseas for work, and Izzy (and her best friend Duke) now need a new loving family to call their own. 🏡

Izzy’s story started in the veld during the COVID lockdown when she was abandoned and struggling to survive. Thankfully, kind humans found her and gave her the life she deserved. Today she is a happy, healthy girl with a heart full of love.

Her family says she is just like Lady from Lady and the Tramp — gentle, graceful and incredibly sweet. 🐶✨
She’s a medium-sized girl with the soul of a little lamb. Calm, soft and affectionate, Izzy loves being close to her people. She may be a little shy when meeting new people, but once she warms up (especially if treats and cuddles are involved! 🍖💕), she becomes your loyal little shadow.

Izzy enjoys the best of both worlds — snuggling indoors with her humans and playing outside in the sunshine. ☀️ She loves a good walk and strolls beautifully on a leash. Every now and then she’ll burst into joyful zoomies or flop into the funniest sleeping positions, reminding everyone that she’s also a total goofball. 😄

Izzy is very bonded with her adopted brother Duke (see his post). They have grown up together, sleep near each other every night, and he helps her feel safe in the world. Our dream would be for them to be adopted together, but we do understand that this may not always be possible. 💙

Izzy is very social with other dogs and currently lives with kitty friends too 🐾❤️

If you’re looking for a gentle, loving companion who will fill your home with warmth, laughter and quiet devotion, Izzy could be the perfect girl for you. 🐾❤️

📲 WhatsApp (text): 063 040 6071
📧 Email: network@barkingmad.co.za

Give Izzy the happy ending she deserves. 🏡🐕💛

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