Maisie von Merzen is an adorable 10-11 week old German Shepherd mix puppy.

Maisie may be young, but this little lady already carries the wisdom of an old soul in her puppy eyes. She's mastered the art of adaptation, making her an easy addition to the household. Her gentle demeanor makes her a natural with humans and other animals - she plays happily with her adult shepherd foster sister and respects the personal space of her feline foster brother. Maisie is already fully potty trained - a rare find in a pup this young! She politely lets you know when it's time to go outside and has had zero accidents in her foster home. She settles into her crate quickly and sleeps through the night. What truly sets Miss Maisie apart is her calm demeanor. She has bursts of puppy energy, but is much more mild mannered and eager to please than most pups her age. She loves interactive play sessions but is great at entertaining herself with her favorite toys while you work or relax. Her intelligence shines through in everything she does (see the note above about potty training!). She picks up new commands quickly and is remarkably eager to please, making training sessions fun. Her attentive gaze and quick learning ability suggest she could master an impressive repertoire of tricks with the right guidance. Her foster mom says she is the easiest puppy they've ever had--she just wants to be part of the family and gets along with everyone!

Found abandoned in a crate in Compton,