Mishka

Hi... I'm Mishka.

I'm almost 12 years old, a Maremma Sheepdog and Border Collie girl who has spent her whole life under open skies and wide paddocks. For as long as I can remember, my days were filled with fresh air, the sound of wind through grass, and the comfort of knowing exactly where I belonged. I didn't need a leash - I had my home, my land, and my person. That was my whole world.

My person and I grew older together. I watched over the farm, and they watched over me. We had our routines, our quiet understanding. I was loyal in the way only a farm dog can be, steady, constant, always there. And they were my safe place.

But life changes in ways we don't always understand.

My owner had to move into aged care. One day I had my paddocks, my familiar porch, the scent of home in every breeze... and the next, I was saying goodbye. It wasn't anyone's fault. It was just time moving forward, even when our hearts wish it wouldn't.

Now I'm here, still the same Mishka, still loyal, affectionate and friendly but a little unsure of where I fit. I miss the rhythm of farm life. I miss walking freely beside someone I love. I miss belonging to one place.

I'm gentle with my people. I lean in close for affection, soaking up every pat like it's something precious. I still have so much love to give. At almost 12, I'm not looking for grand adventures anymore, just a soft place to rest, kind hands to reassure me, and someone who understands that older dogs love just as deeply, if not more.

I've given my whole life in loyalty and companionship. I stood by my person through the years without question. Now I just need someone to stand by me.

I don't need a farm again - though I wouldn't mind some space to stretch my legs. I don't need perfection. I just need a home where I can feel safe, spend my golden years in comfort, and know that I am someone's girl again.

I'm Mishka, and in this chapter of my life, all I'm wishing for is a warm home, a gentle hand, and someone to love me through my golden years - however many sunsets we have left to share.

Weight: 26.5kg Xx