mishka

  Mishka deserves a beautiful life — the kind filled with warmth, safety, and a love that never disappears. This elegant Yellow Lab mix young girl, gave birth to her puppies in early December and somehow found herself sheltering them inside a cold barn during one of the worst ice storms in Nashville. With no food and no water, she did the only thing she knew how to do — she protected her babies. When help finally arrived, Momma Mishka and her four puppies were in rough shape, but they were still together. She had kept them alive.   That’s who Mishka is — a survivor who refuses to let life harden her heart. Once in the care of Critter Cavalry Rescue, everything changed. Nutritious food, vaccines, medical care, and safety replaced the cold uncertainty she had known. She will be spayed on 2/20, marking the beginning of a new chapter that is entirely her own. At just 18 months old and 80 pounds, Mishka moves with a fluid grace that is almost mesmerizing. Her foster mom says she flows beautifully within a home — remarkable for a dog whose past is such a mystery. We know she has lived indoors before, though we don’t know for how long. What we do know is that she remembers how to be part of a home. She is housebroken, does well in a crate for periods of time, and carries herself with a quiet dignity. There is a gentleness about her that makes you want to promise her forever. She is kind. She is steady. She is loving without being demanding. She would make the BEST FAMILY COMPANION!  Her four gorgeous puppies will no doubt grow into wonderful dogs, following the example of their extraordinary mom.   Mishka is ready to stop surviving and start shining. She is ready to be someone’s bright star — their Venus — the symbol of love and devotion. If you feel called to give this beautiful soul the life she has always deserved, please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com. She is available for adoption in Tennessee and beyond.    PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comFebruary 15, 2026, 1:02 am