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
Meet Rowan!
Rowan recently made the journey from a high-kill shelter in Georgia to Cedarburg, WI, with Mutt Life Dog Rescue on 2/15/25, and he’s doing wonderfully in his foster home. Rowan was found alone on 12/26/25 at the end of an old service road in rural Georgia, where it’s likely he was abandoned. Animal control brought him to the local shelter, and he spent nearly two months there before making his way to Wisconsin.
At about 8 years old, Rowan is a sweet, friendly guy with a calm, observant nature. When he first arrived at the shelter, his constant eye contact was misinterpreted as a sign of defensiveness, but in reality, Rowan was simply looking for direction. He’s a smart, experienced dog who likes to take everything in and is always paying attention. He gets along with everyone he meets—both humans and dogs—and has a laid-back vibe but also enjoys playing and being a little goofy.
Rowan is potty trained, crate trained (though he doesn’t really need a crate), and walks beautifully on a leash. His foster mom in Wisconsin can’t say enough good things about him and has told us he’s simply the best dog she’s ever met.
Now, Rowan is hoping to find a forever home where he can relax, feel safe, and experience true love for the first time. He truly deserves a family who will show him the care and affection he’s been waiting for.
Could Rowan be the perfect addition to your family? He’s ready to give all the love in his heart to the right person!
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Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up to date dewormer, vaccinations, heart worm prevention (age appropriate) and certified veterinarian inspection within 30 days of adoption.
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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**
