My name is Cactus! You might be thinking “is it because she’s prickly?” Not at all! I’m super soft. It’s because I’m resilient. It’s because, even in the most desolate of landscapes, when it doesn’t seem possible for anything to thrive, I bloom!  Teen pregnancy and becoming a mom of octuplets? No problem. Raised ’em up and sent ’em out into the world. Losing my home and ending up in a shelter? Pfft. Child’s play. I’m still a happy, friendly, super sweet girl who thinks a stranger is just a friend you haven’t sniffed yet.  One thing about actual cacti, though, that really doesn’t apply to me is that they NEED that arid environment to be happy. Nope. Put my in soft, lush, fertile surroundings and I think I’d be even happier! I dream of the day when I can be properly spoiled rotten.  When I leave here, I’d like a home where I can get some exercise and training. I’m only 28 lb right now (I could stand to gain a little weight), so I’m not very big, but I’ve got the energy to make up for it! I’ve met and gotten along with other dogs, so I wouldn’t mind a dog sibling (although I think I’d prefer someone kinda chill over someone with a really pushy play style). And although I’ve been friendly with everyone I’ve met so far, I’ve got some herding dog in me and would like my potential adopters to at least Google “herding dogs as pets,” especially before taking me home with any tiny toddlers.  So if you want to take a cute little desert elf and see how I could REALLY flourish in the right setting, come and see me! I’m sweet as can be.