Adopt

My name is
Missy!

Posted over 3 years ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Santa Cruz SPCA
Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Interview

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
4 years 5 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
48263437

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

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WEIGHT: ~40lbs.

Cue the tears because this girl has been in `the system` for over two years now! Missy is an amazing dog who deserves a wonderful home and will make the right person/people an incredibly fun and devoted companion. That said, she does have certain characteristics that may not fit everyone. No one is everyone`s cup of tea right? So, please read the full bio to see if Missy could be the dog for you!

Missy spent over a year with a foster family and this has helped us learn how she truly behaves in a home! According to her previous foster, she`s a canine comedian who will make you laugh and keep you entertained by the way she plays -- and the way she loves. She enjoys nature excursions, always looking for the patch of green grass to belly crawl through. And when she`s not out exploring, she enjoys the couch-time chill. That`s when her affectionate side comes out. Missy LOVES pets, belly rubs, and lap time -- even though she exceeds the size of a normal lap-dog.

Missy is VERY smart and trains easily. She`s treat motivated and has learned a whole host of commands like sit, stay, wait, down, come, and shake. She`s also a touch-target pro and enjoys agility obstacles that most dogs are afraid of, like tunnels, A-frames, and cat-walks. She`s also house-trained, crate-trained, and rides well in the car.

While Missy loves her people, she struggles with meeting new folks. Her best self is not on display when she`s approached by new people and intros need to be slow and well-managed. With the right intro, she can quickly accept people and love them forever without looking back.

She can also behave in a similar way with new dogs. Missy has lived with another dog successfully and with the right intro was able to blend into the household and develop a agreeable relationship with her furry foster sister. As long as the match is right, she could live with and happily enjoy another dog. She just doesn`t enjoy the casual run-in with a dog she doesn`t know. And because of this, dog parks, dog beaches, and other places with a high volume of new dogs, are just not her jam.

And unfortunately, Missy is also not one to enjoy the presence of young children or cats. It`s just the cold hard truth.

Missy is Missy and while work can be done in her `areas in need of development` it will be important to understand that good management is and will also
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
48263437
Contact
Email
Address
2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Or you may visit our website and browse online!

2.

Submit Application

Adopter Profiles are available at the shelter or online athttps://spcasc.org/adoption-process/

3.

Interview

Chat with our adoption coordinators about what you're looking for in a pet and learn more details about the animal you're interested in.

4.

Meet the Pet

Get up close and personal with the animal to see if there is a love connection!

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once you've determined the match is right, we'll complete the adoption paperwork and provide you with helpful info about your new pet!

6.

Take the Pet Home

This is our favorite part, seeing new partners walk out our doors.

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees include: spay/neuter, microchip, recent treatment for fleas and worms, age-appropriate vaccinations, testing for FELV/FIV (cats), certificate for free vet exam, and an adoption packet with additional pet care information and coupons.

Kittens (under 6 months): $150
Adult Cats (6 months – 7 year): $110
Senior Cats (8 years or older): $65
Puppies (under 6 months): $300
Adult Dogs (6 months – 7 years): $200
Senior Dogs (8 years or older): $150

Please also note: You must be 21 years or over to adopt.

If you are a senior person you may be eligible for an adoption fee waiver through our Dr Jean’s Senior Friends program.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

See our adoptable pets online or in the shelter: 2601 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA!

www.spcasc.org

More about this shelter

The purpose of the Santa Cruz SPCA is to ensure the best possible quality of life for animals and to promote respect and reverence for all. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All of our programs and services are supported through the generosity of our contributors. We do not receive any federal, state, or local government funding.

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