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My name is Mamba!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption fee: $375

This helps Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Boxer
Color
Brindle
Age
5 years 5 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2456320-10577

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

My name is Mamba.  I am a Boxer mix, born about July 2020. 



I’ve been in my foster home long enough to start showing my true personality.  The basics - I’m a genuine sweetheart, housebroken, I don’t chew on things I shouldn’t and I do well with a 4’ fence. I’m living with cats (I really wish they’d play with me, but most of the time we just chill together).



I absolutely love car rides and am an excellent passenger. I find so much joy watching the world pass by with the wind on my face. I’ve learned what toys are and find them remarkable! I’ll wrestle with my foster brother (dog) for a short stint, but I really enjoy entertaining myself with toys or bones. Speaking of my foster brother - he taught me this cool thing called neighborhood watch - which is something else I really love. I could look out the window for hours. Sometimes I like to alert the humans of outside threats, but I’m working on learning which threats are “neighbors allowed to be in their own yard”.



Just recently I’ve started cuddling and am cherishing being touched with loving hands. You see, before rescue, I wasn’t treated kindly, so it’s taken time to believe most humans are nice. The little humans next door are my best friends. They’ve been so respectful by taking our friendship slow, but now I sooo love to give them kisses and gallop around the yard following them. Like some beauties, sunbathing is an important part of my regime. Don’t worry if it’s not sunny, I really like being outside.



Wow - I sure am fantastic! I bet you’re wondering why I’m still in rescue. I’ll be honest with you - remember how I said in a previous life I wasn’t treated kindly? Well, as a result, I’m afraid of men. If my forever home has a dad, I’ll need him to be patient and willing to take it slow, helping me believe I can trust him not to hurt me. It may take time, so he’ll have to be committed, but it will be worth it. I promise. I have so much love to share once my barriers come down. My foster uncle was the first human I started playing fetch with, so he’s proof I can trust men. It just needs be someone that understands me and is willing to work through my fears, at my pace. For the same reason, going to public places isn’t a good for me as there are lots of scary men in the world (at least to me they’re scary). So that means I’m not the dog for you if you want to take a dog shopping, to a public patio, dog parks, or to the dog bar.



I can’t wait to have a family of my own, so if I sound like your gal, put in an application!  Mamba



 




  • Mamba needs a chance to be in a home where she is cared for and treated right.  She lived with several other dogs and would probably be okay with another dog in the house.  She is good with cats, dogs and respectful kids.  At this time, we recommend older kids (age 10+) that can learn when it's okay to pet Mamba or when she needs some space.

  • Mamba needs a special person who will be patient with her as she learns to trust you.  She will need training, guidance and socialization.  



The suggested adoption donation for Mamba is $375, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees.



Adoptions for Mamba are limited to the area within 50 miles of Omaha so that she can continue to take advantage of free training from our certified positive reinforcement trainers.      



Information about the adoption process:  All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver.



Please Note:  We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.



To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.



 



If the dog or cat you adopt is older than 6 months of age and not spayed or neutered, you will receive a voucher to alter the pet at Val Verde Animal Hospital in Omaha, at no cost to you.  Or you can alter the pet at your own vet and be reimbursed $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, of total cost.  If the dog or cat is younger than 6 months of age, adopter will be responsible for the cost of altering the pet at the vet of their choice.  If proof of alter is received by Muddy Paws prior to the pet turning 6 months of age, a reimbursement of $100 for dogs and $50 for cats, will be sent to you to help cover expenses.  [Muddy Paws can also suggest a vet with a reduced cost for alters.]  All puppies and kittens MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age.  All dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered no later than one month after adoption is finalized.  Thank you in advance for your compliance.


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2456320-10577
Contact
Terri Larson
Phone
Address
527 Delong Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Fill out an application on our website. After the vet and personal references have been called, a home visit will be scheduled. If it is determined that the dog is a good match for the family, and vise versa, an adoption date will be arranged.
Suggested donations amounts are based on vetting expenses incurred, age, physical condition, etc.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Watch for Meet and Greets where you are invited to meet our dogs. Individual meetings can also be scheduled.

More about this rescue

Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc. is a not for profit organization formed in 2014 by a small group of devoted animal lovers, in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area, with many years of rescue experience wanting to make a difference in the lives of dogs. Our rescue focuses on small breed dogs, less than 35 pounds, of any age. It is all volunteer based, and all of our rescue dogs are living in the homes of our volunteers.
Our rescue is unique in that we offer supportive services, such as education and training, to owners considering relinquishing their pet in an effort to try to keep the dog in their home whenever possible. We also educate and offer placement assistance to owners attempting to rehome their pets through social media sites, which can often be risky for the pets as well as the owners.

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