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My name is
Mabel - Stratford!

Posted 23 hours ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Stratford Perth Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
2000181977

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Mabel, the lovable large breed mix who's a gentle giant at heart!
~ This sweet girl adores being close to her people-so much so that she'll happily try to be a lap dog. Mabel loves everyone she meets, spreading joy wherever she goes.
~ However, when it comes to other dogs, she can be a bit standoffish at first. A slow and gentle introduction is all she needs to warm up and feel comfortable around new canine friends.
~ Mabel would thrive in a home that offers a balance of activity and calm. She enjoys long walks, though she tends to pull a bit on the leash, so she'll need a front clip harness to help with that.

If you're looking for a big-hearted companion with a gentle soul, Mabel could be the perfect match for you!

Explanation of Behaviours:
- She has displayed nervous and fearful behaviours when meeting new people, in new situations and in new environments. Her new
family will need to work with her on slowly and properly desensitizing her to the world around her and build her confidence.
- A very active dog that will need plenty of exercise, training, stimulation and enrichment
daily to set him up for success.
- Mabel has been very sensitive to loud/unexpected noises and displays fearful behaviour in these situations.
- Mabel can be fearful of new dogs in her space, she may become fear reactivity and bark/growl if they approach too quickly. Always allow her to me a dog on her own terms and very slowly!

This dog would benefit from:
- Active home
- Dog savvy Children
- Lots of training and socialization
- Lots of time and attention
- Power breed knowledge / experience

Training needs/behaviours that need to be worked with for this dog:
- Basic Training
- Basic Manners
- Work on reactivity (specifically noted towards other new dogs)

**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact
sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions

**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet
and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means
they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.

If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.
Shelter
Stratford Perth Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID
2000181977
Contact
Address
125 Griffith Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Come into the Centre and if you see a pet you like, you are able to do a "Meet and Greet" with that pet. Spend some time in alone with the pet or take a dog out for a short walk. If you are still interested in adopting the pet you can meet with one of our Adoption Counsellors who will have you fill out and application and will ask you some questions about the environment in which you live. If you seem like a wonderful match and your envirnoment meets the needs of the pet then your application should be approved!

Go meet their pets

Stratford Perth Humane Society
Location: 125 Griffith Road, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
Phone: 519-273-6600
www.sphumane.com

More about this shelter

We reunite families with stray pets, find new homes for pets, and care for the stray animals of Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, and Perth

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