The seven-month-old, 27-pound, Australian Shepherd/Border Collie puppy is too young, too trusting and too little to be out straying on his own. But eye-catching, tri-colored Beef Cake was. Then, Beef Cake must have bounced up to strangers. After all, that’s what he does in the shelter. The little guy loves humans and other dogs. Beef Cake just wants a friend.

Someone noticed that Beef Cake needed help, but they couldn’t give him the home he needs and deserves. He’s the ideal lap dog, just big enough to warm someone through the winter, both body and heart.

Beef Cake is also the perfect age to join a family forever. He’d learn the house rules quickly, and he’d add joy and inspiring energy to a dreary winter.