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Meet Dora!Dora is a beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd who came to the shelter with two other Shepherds. She warmed up to the volunteers right away and quickly showed her gentle, affectionate nature. Dora loves to give as much love as she gets, and her constant smile makes her even more endearing.This gorgeous girl has the cutest floppy ears that bounce like little wings when she walks, a detail that perfectly matches her sweet and playful spirit. Recently, she and her brother Dozer went on a hike and were absolute champs tackling the trails. Dora clearly loves being outdoors, taking in every sound and scent of nature.She’s just as happy to trot around the yard and explore as she is to lie down and relax by your side. Despite whatever challenges she’s faced with her Shepherd family, Dora always seems to wear that bright, happy smile. She’s a lovely, positive, and truly beautiful girl inside and out.If you think Dora might be the perfect match for you, stop by the Burbank Animal Shelter and let her win your heart in person.-------------------------------from Dora's Day Hike on 4/28Completed the day hike, and Dora did great. She wants to play with every dog she sees, which necessitates a respectful distance. Therefore, there were 0 incidents. She likes people and is indifferent to cyclists. Like most dogs, she's nervous when it's too loud (sanitation trucks, street sweepers, etc), but stopping and petting seems to help. She wore the 'Adopt Me' vest, and 3 people stopped me to inquire about her (a new record). She is aggressively shedding her winter coat, so Leslie helped me give her a bath. She did not want to get in the tub, but once she was in, she handled her bath like a champ!5/12 from her day hike:Dora and I had a great morning. Since returning to the shelter and flying solo without her compatriots, she seems extra sensitive to loud noises, crowds, and unfamiliar spaces. It was gardening day on the bike path (lawn mower, edgers, and leaf blowers). Coupled with the busy time of the day (lots of people and dogs and bikes and BS), it was a bit too much for her, so we ditched the busy path and opted for a quiet side street. Dora quickly relaxed, stopped circling, and fell into a nice rhythm. We stopped several times to chat with folks. I ran into Peggy walking her dog, and Dora was fine with 10+ feet of space while we talked. In fact, Dora wasn't reactive to any dogs her size, but she did have a few choice words for the little, angry pups. Dora is a phenomenal dog who needs a little extra love and affection. She's a polite, dignified lady and will make a wonderful companion for the right human.