A SWEET FRIEND IS WAITING FOR YOU: Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 31 lbs.
Hi, my name’s Willa! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control and am soaking up all the love and good care I am receiving from the volunteers at the shelter. I have now gotten the good news that I am ready to find a family of my very own to love and be loved by, so come meet me! I spent some time in the prison/foster training program offsite and learned a lot!
• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I recently met dogs at Mostly Mutts, and I preferred the male dogs over the female dogs. I enjoyed my playdates with the male dogs, but I snarled and reacted to the females, so if you have a nice male doggie at home already, let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I recently met a boy and girl at Mostly Mutts around 10 years old, and I was sweet with them. A home with kids age 10+ might be a good fit for me, let’s meet! Kids shouldn’t walk me, though, since I can be reactive to other dogs on walks and have some fears of being outside and discomfort with loud cars and crowds.
• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m a friendly girl with a sweet, playful and gentle nature. I’m a people dog, but I am most comfortable inside right now. I must have a fenced yard in my new home. Let’s start there and build up to some nice quiet nature walks. Please be patient with me as I get exposed to new outdoor spaces. I’m playful and loving – ready to bring joy to my new family! / My energy level is 6-8.
• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I am a student in the Mostly Mutts University training program, where I am learning lots of great doggie commands with my trainer. I expect to be a MMU Graduate very soon! So far, I know the ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘stay’, ‘come’ ‘drop it’, and ‘leave it’. I also utilize proper door etiquette and accept friendly strangers without jumping. Please hold my leash tightly when walking, as some loud cars can startle me. / My crate manners are good at Mostly Mutts. / My potty habits have been good on the prison/foster training program schedule, so hopefully that will be the case in my new home too!
• LIKES/DISLIKES: I’m a cuddly girl who loves laps. I will roll right over for some belly rubs and ear scratches, my favorite! I’m interested in toys, especially a tennis ball and Nylabone, so – let’s play! I also ride well in the car, so let’s go on some adventures together! A volunteer recently took me on a hike where they said I had a great time. I patiently laid in the grass with the volunteer when it was time for a break – I’m just so happy to be near you and to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air! / I can be reactive to other dogs and people I see from afar on walks. At Mostly Mutts, I have shown some fear towards and barked at tall (6 foot+) male volunteers while I am in my crate, as well as a shorter man wearing a hat. Once I am out of my crate, I have been fine and warm up to them. My natural instinct is ‘flight’, so if I am unsure or scared of something new to me, I will try to get away from it. I can’t do this when I’m in my crate, so I resort to barking. I hope with more exposure that these things won’t be as frightening to me anymore. Recently in my temporary foster home, I was unsure of some sirens going by from a nearby ambulance and that worried me a little. Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training.
• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed.
I am looking for a wonderful furever home with a loving family for life! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.
December 4, 2024, 7:39 am
