My name is Mellie!

History and A note from the foster: Mellie is an adorable and spritely pup, who is looking for a forever home after a rough start to life in the commercial breeding world.

When Mellie first arrived, she was shut down and frightened of everything as the whole world was new to her. However, her progress has been immense! Her doggy nieces have shown her how to be a dog living the good life and she has gained confidence and has curiosity about everything around her. She loves a snuffle mat and likes a boiled egg with dinner! Mellie takes an every day anxiety medication and her backyard time with puppy pals has been instrumental in helping her uncover the playful, silly Wheaten girl that she is inside!

In order for Mellie to thrive in her new home, she will need a confident adult companion dog. While Mellie has built some trust with humans on her own, she is at her happiest and most open when she has another dog to lend her confidence and to be her guide. Mellie will also need a backyard with a physical fence. Since introducing her to her first ever backyard space, Mellie has blossomed as a dog! She loves to run, romp in garden beds, roll on the grass, and splash around in any water available! A backyard space is very important for letting Mellie be her best self.

Mellie is a good pup and rarely has accidents inside as long as a regular potty routine is established. Because of her difficult start, she has not used a crate in her foster home. She has been a peaceful sleeper and not destructive when left alone. She would likely do best in a home with adults or a family with older children who can understand her boundaries and her need to build trust with her people. Mellie is a sweet, wonderful Wheaten girl, and would make a fabulous addition to a family looking for a second pup!

UPDATE: Mellie’s forever home will need a permanent physical fence space. Mellie loves to play outside but she is a flight risk, so a physical fence is necessary for her to play safely.