Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Adopt a Pet from Mutt Life!
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? At Mutt Life Rescue of Wisconsin, we have loving pets waiting for their forever homes. Explore our adoptable animals and find your perfect match today!
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Now safe in Wisconsin and slowly discovering what it means to feel at home
Cora is an 8-month-old, 42-pound Chow mix who came from a heartbreaking past. Originally found as a terrified stray in Georgia, she had to be humanely trapped and spent her shelter days completely shut down — quietly staring at the walls, overwhelmed and unsure. But today, Cora is settling into her foster home in Wisconsin, and she’s already showing just how resilient and special she truly is.
Since arriving, Cora has been adjusting beautifully to life in a home. She’s still timid with new people, but she’s learning that humans can be kind. She takes treats gently, is beginning to understand that pets can feel good, and is slowly coming out of her shell. She is absolutely not aggressive, just more on the shy side of things, but is coming out of her shell more and more every day. She is starting to give kisses and likes to get some pets now.
Cora loves other dogs and would thrive in a home with one or more friendly pups to help build her confidence. She enjoys playing with her foster siblings, gets along with everyone, and tends to be on the submissive side. She’s also cat-friendly, which makes her an even easier fit for many homes. You can tell she is still a puppy because the more comfortable she gets, the more she gets goofy and wants to play.
Some of Cora’s new favorites? Toys and bones! She’s just learning how fun they can be. She does great in her crate — she’s quiet, not destructive, and settling into a routine. She's walking well on leash, and while potty training is still in progress, she’s only had one accident so far and clearly understands that potty happens outside.
Cora is a sweet, gentle soul with a rough past. She’ll need a patient adopter who can give her the time and space to keep building trust. In return, she’ll grow into a truly amazing companion — loyal, loving, and full of quiet strength.
Age: 8 Months
Gender: Female
Weight: 42 lbs
Breed: Chow Mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Heartworm Status: Negative
Potty Trained: doing well- almost fully potty trained
Crate Trained: Yes
Leash Manners: doing well
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes- she enjoyed seeing kids at the shelter
Cora will need a very special adopter or foster — someone extremely patient, understanding, and experienced with fearful dogs. She is currently a flight risk, so we require a securely fenced yard for her placement.
We don’t know what Cora experienced before she came to us, but it clearly left deep emotional scars. In the shelter, she was just surviving — not living. We believe that in the safety of a home, with time, love, and routine, she has the potential to transform into a completely different dog.
If you’re ready to help Cora take the first steps toward healing, please consider fostering or adopting her.
Apply today to give Cora the second chance she deserves.
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Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up to date dewormer, vaccinations, and heart worm prevention (age appropriate).
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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**
