Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
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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Ariat Needs a Foster or Adopter by 1/17/26 to Secure Her Ride to Wisconsin
Ariat is currently in a Georgia kill shelter and must have a foster or adopter to secure her spot
on the transport truck to Cedarburg, WI with Mutt Life Dog Rescue. Without a home
commitment, she won’t be able to make the trip.
Meet Ariat
Ariat’s story is one of survival, strength, and finally getting the chance she deserves. This
roughly 5-year-old mixed-breed girl has endured far too much in her life and is now ready for a
fresh start filled with safety, love, and stability.
Ariat was surrendered to the shelter along with her four puppies as part of a severe neglect
case. The individuals involved were charged with cruelty to both children and animals, and the
dogs were living in filthy conditions. The shelter was informed that this was Ariat’s fourth litter of
puppies. Despite the hardship she endured, Ariat has remained incredibly gentle, loving, and
trusting.
Now spayed, Ariat will never have to go through another pregnancy again. She can finally focus
on being cared for instead of caring for others. Shelter staff describe her as super sweet, calm,
and affectionate, with a wonderful, easygoing nature.
Ariat is great with kids, cats, and other dogs, making her an excellent fit for many types of
homes. She has a kind, nurturing soul and would love nothing more than to be a cherished
family companion. She currently weighs about 42 pounds and has so much love left to give.
She will be available to travel on Saturday, 1/17/26, but needs a foster or adopter to make that
possible.
Age: Approximately 5 years
Gender: Female
Weight: 42 lbs
Breed: Mixed breed
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Heartworm: Negative
Potty Trained: Likely
Crate Trained: Likely
Leash Manners: Likely good
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Ariat has spent her life giving, surviving, and enduring. Now it’s her turn to rest, heal, and be
loved. She deserves a home where she will finally be safe and valued as a family member.
If you can foster or adopt Ariat, please apply today:
www.muttlife.org
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**
