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My name is
Winona!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 day ago

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Australian Shepherd
Color
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
18804632

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

A VERY ACTIVE & FUN FRIEND:  Approx. 2 years old / Approx. 41 lbs.

Hi there!  My name is Winona!  Mostly Mutts rescued me from animal control, and I am so happy that they are helping me on the journey to finding my new family!  I got to spend some time in the prison/foster training program where I had a great time and learned many new skills which are reflected below but are harder to keep up when I’m at the shelter.  The Mostly Mutts trainers will be happy to work with you to help us be very successful together.  

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I have had lots of supervised play interactions with dogs in the prison/foster training program & I am working on my self-control.  I need help “turning it off,” but I am making progress with my trainer.  If you have a dog at home that may be okay with my exuberant style of play, let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I met a nice boy & a girl around 10 years old at Mostly Mutts & did some jumping.  I have better control away from the shelter setting, so kids 10+ may be a good match for me.  Let’s meet!

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  I am a sweet, friendly girl with a fun & active personality.  Affectionate playful, I will surely bring lots of love & good times to my new family.  I’m pretty smart, & I seem eager to learn.  I get to go on daytrips with some of the nice volunteers . . . parks, trail walks, the lake, kayaking . . . I love it all!  I ride nicely in the car, lying down the whole time.  If you’re not a trail person, maybe we could play lots of games in our fenced-in backyard, which I think I really need. In the prison/foster training program, I guard my crate, but I’m fine when they let me walk out on my own.  I got to do an agility course at the MM training facility & had so much fun.  My trainer said I was amazing, so maybe that’s my calling.  We can even build one in my new backyard – let’s get to work!  I’m really such a different dog away from the stress of the shelter . . . I hope I get the chance to show you! / My energy level is 10 so I need lots of exercise! 
 
• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I’m a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program so I’ve learned the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands.  I also use proper door etiquette and have good leash manners with my easy walk harness, as well as accept nice strangers without jumping. / My crate manners are good at Mostly Mutts & in the prison/foster training program.  I’m also a good girl out of my crate in the prison/foster training program.  I just take a little while to settle but I haven’t bothered anything that wasn’t mine. / I have had good potty manners in the prison/foster training program.   Some of the volunteers say I get distracted when I am on my walks so, please take me to a quiet place & make sure I do my business to help me not have accidents inside.  Once I have a fenced-in backyard & a nice quiet space, I think I will do well.

• LIKES/DISLIKES:  I love to play, & my favorite game is fetch, so grab a ball & let’s play!  I really love those big plastic eggs & balls, too! Sometimes I make funny little growly noises when I play because I am so engaged.  I love agility courses & staying active & engaged.  I love splashing around in any body of water, riding in the car, & kayaking.  Storms don’t even bother me.  Soaking up affection makes me a happy girl, & I will freely give hugs & kisses in exchange for attention.  Do you need a hug? / Other than dogs getting too close & the bath sprayer that scared me (maybe we can try gentle rinsing with a pitcher of water rather than a sprayer during my bath), I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, & training.

• MEDICAL:  I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped & spayed.  I’m taking trazodone & fluoxetine to help with shelter stress. I hope that I can be weaned off these once I’ve settled into my new home & am getting lots of regular exercise.  

I am looking for home where I will be a much-loved family member & will continue to receive good training and exercise!  My adoption fee is $299.00, & I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.  



May 4, 2024, 8:10 am
Rescue
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption

Contact info

Pet ID
18804632
Contact
Address
3238 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption's Adoption Process

Our facility is currently open to the public Monday-Saturday, 11-3. We welcome you to come meet our adoptable Mutts & Kitties! Please keep in mind the following:

Many of our adoptable Mutts & Kitties are in foster homes, so please call 770-272-6888 to find out if the pet you are interested in is at our facility. With an approved application we can set up meet & greets and adoptions with a pet in foster care.
We are not yet up to full ‘staffing’ following the pandemic, so there may be times when we cannot do meet & greets or process an application on the spot.
The best first step is to submit an application via www.mostlymutts.org.
Our adoption counselors are happy to help make a great match for you and your family!

Adoption Info:
Please submit an application through our website at www.mostlymutts.org if you are interested in one of our adoptable pets. We are receiving a large volume of applications and processing may take a little bit longer than normal. We are grateful for your interest, and an adoption counselor will be in touch as quickly as possible. Please give us 48 hours to respond before sending a follow-up email.

Don’t see a dog or cat for you on the website? Submit the application anyway!! We are taking in a large number of dogs and cats weekly. Due to the overwhelming demand, many are matched with approved applicants prior to being posted online. Our adoption counselors will be happy to help make a great match for you and your family.

Thank you for your patience and support!

You may also call our phone line, 770-272-6888 or email adopt@mostlymutts.org with specific questions about any of our adoptable animals. We do require an interview, references and a contract. Must be 21 or over to adopt. Our Adoption process is very thorough...MM prides itself in making every effort to place each animal in the right home.

Dogs: Our adoption fee is $299. Each dog that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag, Martingale collar and leash:

Spay or Neuter Surgery
Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordatella)
De-Worming
Microchip
Heartworm Testing (1 yr & older) we pay for treatment for any HW+ animal after adoption at our own vet

Cats: Our adoption fee is $175 for cats. Each cat that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag:

Spay or Neuter Surgery
Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, FVRCP)
De-Worming
Combo-Tested (FeLV/FIV)


Weekdays/Weekends:
Monday-Saturday from 11-3m. at the Mostly Mutts facility located at 3238 Cherokee St. Kennesaw, Ga. 30144.

Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend!

Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!

Go meet their pets

Weekdays/Weekends:
Monday - Saturday from 11-3pm. at the Mostly Mutts facility located at 3238 Cherokee St. Kennesaw, Ga. 30144.

More about this rescue

Who We Are:

Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!

Our Mission is to help the Unwanted, Abandoned, Abused and Sick animals in our local counties. We fulfill this mission by working closely with County Animal Control Facilities, saving those who are in imminent danger of euthanasia, or those with needs which require specialized vet care that many other groups will not consider: major orthopedic issues, heartworm positive treatment, skin conditions, neglect and abuse

Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend!