Kristina

Kristina is a 2 year old, 37 lb hound mix with a bright, joyful spirit and the happiest little gallop!

Quick Facts: Name: Kristina Breed: Hound mix Age: 2 years old Weight: 37 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Not tested but likely fine with respectful kids Energy Level: Medium Fence Required: Yes (she's still learning how to walk on a leash and loves to run) Dog's Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Medical Disclosure: Kristina tested positive on a SNAP 4Dx test for Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever approximately 3 weeks ago but has never shown outward clinical signs of infection. She is currently receiving treatment with doxycycline and enrofloxacin. Antibody tests may remain positive after successful treatment.

Kristina also has an old, remodeled hip fracture. She currently shows no outward signs of discomfort or mobility issues in daily life and remains active and comfortable. She takes a joint supplement for support. As she ages, minimizing excessive stairs and high-impact activity may be beneficial for long-term joint health.

About Kristina’s Breed: Our best guess is that Kristina is a Hound mixed breed. Hound mixes are joyful, curious, and expressive dogs who often blend the hound group’s signature friendliness with a playful, eager to learn nature. They tend to be social, gentle companions who enjoy exploring the world, following interesting scents, and bonding closely with their people. Many hound mixes have a bright, happy energy paired with a sweet, affectionate disposition, making them wonderful family dogs.

Their ideal home is one that offers companionship, patience, and opportunities for light adventure. Hound mixes thrive with adopters who enjoy short walks, yard time, and letting their dog sniff and explore safely. They do well with friendly dogs, gentle children, and families who appreciate a dog that is both playful and mellow. A home that can provide structure, kindness, and encouragement as they continue learning about the world is where a hound mix truly shines.

What to Love about Kristina: Kristina loves her toys, chew bones, and playing with other dogs, and she gets along beautifully with her four small foster siblings and one giant one! She’s a people pleaser who adores treats (and ice cubes!) and loves being loved. Kristina is timid with strangers at first and warms up more quickly to women, but once she knows you, she loves everyone equally — and treats make that process much faster! She’s a fast learner with limited world experience and has a very promising future ahead.

Kristina is house trained, and has excellent house manners. She’s crate trained, quiet, and even chooses her crate for private downtime. She hasn’t met young kids yet but would likely do well with gentle, dog savvy children. With other dogs, she’s more submissive and often flops onto her back during introductions. She’s met chickens and is very interested in how they smell but has never tried to bite. She’s met cats and has done well with them in her former foster home. Kristina has some puppy energy and loves to run, explore, and go on adventures — but she also sleeps a lot. She does well on walks, loves running in her fenced yard, and just needs more leash practice. Kristina absolutely loves her squeaky toys and is a master at catching treats (or popcorn - her favorite) when you toss them to her! She is super affectionate and thinks she's a lap dog because she just wants to be close to her people (preferably in their lap!)

This sweet, eager to please girl loves her people deeply and is ready to find a family of her very own. With her gentle nature, playful spirit, and bright future, Kristina is hoping her forever home is with you!

Kristina’s Kind Highlights: • 2 year old, 37 lb hound mix with a happy gallop and cheerful personality • Toy and chew bone enthusiast who loves to play and explore • Great with dogs — gets along with small and large foster siblings and is naturally submissive • Timid with strangers but warms up beautifully, especially with treats; prefers women at first • Crate trained sweetheart who is quiet, settles easily, and uses her crate as a safe space • House trained/potty trained • Curious but gentle with chickens and good with cats • Adventure ready pup with bursts of puppy energy who also sleeps a lot • Learning leash skills and improving quickly • Loving, eager to please companion who can’t wait to find her very own family

Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!