Meet Mace
Mace is a gentle soul who has been through more than her fair share and is slowly learning that life can be safe, cozy, and full of love. Though she is shy by nature, Mace is truly coming out of her shell and doing better every day in her foster home. The more she is exposed to, the better and more outgoing she gets.
Before coming to Wisconsin, Mace spent several months in a high-risk shelter after being found as a stray. That uncertain start to life left her cautious about the world, but it also gave her a deep appreciation for calm, comfort, and kindness.
Mace is currently in a foster home with Mutt Life Dog Rescue that includes multiple dogs and cats, and she is doing wonderfully. She is very playful with the other foster pups and enjoys having canine friends to help her feel secure. She was previously adopted as the only dog in a home, and we found she does much better with another dog or 2 around. Therefore, we are recommending she goes to a home with more than 1 dog.
Her favorite place to be is cuddled up on the couch or curled up in bed with her people, ideally wrapped in a fuzzy blanket. She’s happy to sleep in as late as you want and is overall a very low-key, easygoing girl. She does great in the car and would benefit going to the dog park and on adventures with her future adopter. This girl started out very shy when she first got to her foster, and is continuing to come out of her shell and be more confident everyday. The more places she goes, stuff she does, and sees, the better she gets!
Mace is fully potty trained and does great in her crate or out in the house when left home alone. She doesn’t chew anything in her crate and settles quietly. She likes to play with toys, but isn't a heavy chewer.
Mace is currently being treated for heartworms and can be placed in a foster-to-adopt home while she completes her treatment. She is a wonderful, loving girl who has been through a lot and deserves a patient, understanding home — ideally with at least one confident dog to help guide her. As she continues to blossom in foster care, it’s already clear that she has so much love to give.
Age: Adult
Gender: Female (spayed)
Weight: 39 lbs
Breed: Petite Retriever mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Potty Trained: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Leash Manners: Improving
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Mace is ready for a calm, loving home where she can continue building confidence at her own pace. If you’re looking for a sweet, quiet companion who just wants to feel safe and loved, Mace may be the perfect fit.
If you can foster or adopt Mace, please apply today. www.muttlife.org
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Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up to date dewormer, vaccinations, and heartworm prevention (age appropriate).
NOTE: THE BREED LISTED FOR EACH DOG IS OUR BEST GUESS WITH THE HELP OF OUR VETERINARIANS. AFTER ALL, THIS IS MUTT LIFE DOG RESCUE..
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Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply!
https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies
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ADOPTION PROCESS:
1.) Apply: Fill out adoption application completely and submit all necessary documents.
2.)Application Decision: approved applicants will be notified via phone call and email.
3.)Foster-to-Adopt Trial Period: after approval, you have the opportunity to do a meet and greet and bring your dog home! You get a 5 day foster-to-adopt (FTA) period to make sure its the right fit.
4.) Final Decision: By the end of the FTA period, please let us know your final decision to adopt or return the dog to our rescue.
5.) Home Visit: After the adoption process we conduct a home visit either in person or via zoom meeting to ensure that everything is going well with the transition and to answer any final questions you may have.
6.) Neuter/spay for puppies: for dogs who are not fixed at the time of adoption, we will reimburse for the procedure once we receive proof of spay/neuter. The procedure MUST be done at HAWS Snip Clinic in Waukesha, WI or Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison, WI. If you would like to go through your veterinarian or another location, we will reimburse $150 once we receive proof of the procedure. We recommend spay/neuter around 6 months old.
**Note: Adoptions are not considered final until the dog is neutered/spayed if applicable**
