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My name is Irwin!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 5 days ago

My basic info

Breed
American Bulldog/Corgi
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20933582

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

A REAL PEOPLE DOG:  Approx. 6 years old / Approx. 26 lbs.

Hi, my name’s Irwin and I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control.  Since joining the MM family, I’ve been soaking up all the love from the volunteers who come to care for me.  I hear that I’m now ready to find my new family, and I am so excited for that day.  Hopefully it will be soon!  I’m currently in the prison/foster training program off site and learning a lot!  Please inquire at 770-272-6888 to find out when I'm available to meet.

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I recently met dogs at Mostly Mutts, and I was a little shy, but didn’t show any aggression and played a little after warming up for a few minutes.  I also did well with the dog in a temp. foster home.  I was gentle and friendly with her, though we didn’t play together.  We did share my temp. foster dad’s lap.  If you have a friendly dog at home already, let’s meet. / I met cats recently in two different temp. foster homes and I was respectful and co-existed with them, simply sniffing them and going on my way.  I even shared my foster’s bed with one of them.  I also did not react to the one I saw on my walk, so if you have a dog-friendly cat, let’s meet and see if we can be friends. / There was a 13- and 18-year-old in my temp. foster home and I was friendly and gentle with them and enjoyed when they pet me. So, if you have kids, let’s meet and best no toddlers that I may bump over.  

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  The volunteers describe me as friendly, calm, gentle, sweet, and a charmer as well as the sweetest boy who will melt your heart.  I’m looking for a family that has a stay or work from home family member as my favorite thing in life is to sit by my people or even on their lap.  I can be a bit of a couch potato, with a calm/low energy level when we are inside hanging out together.  I had little spurts of play but was mostly chill in the home.  They reported that I was an all-around sweetie!  They also said that I didn’t bark much (except when in that dreaded crate), but I did whine when my foster was walking away from me or when left inside by myself.  In the prison/foster training program, I only whine when I am excited to go on my walks and for about 20 minutes when first crated.  I really seem to love everyone I’ve met so far and I’m sure I’ll love my new family too! / In my temp. foster home my energy level was approx. 3-5.  At the shelter it’s more like 4-6. 

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I am a student in the Mostly Mutts University training program where so far, I have learned the ‘sit’ and ‘come’ commands as well as accept friendly strangers without jumping and utilize proper door etiquette.  I also walk nicely on a leash.  I’m so close on all my other commands, just working on my consistency with showing them to all the trainers.  I expect to be an MMU grad very soon!  /  In the prison/foster training program, I whine for about 20 minutes when first crated.  I have been well-behaved out of my crate, but if you need me to use a crate, please continue to encourage me with positive reinforcement.  The MM trainers can help you with this.  /  I had excellent potty manners in the prison/foster training program.  I also did well in two temp. foster homes I visited.  I’d go and stand close to the door to let them know I needed to go potty, and I didn’t have any accidents the 2 days I was in each home. 

• LIKES/DISLIKES:  Most of all, I love being by my humans, cuddling up nice and close.  I met some strangers in my temp. foster home and loved on them like I knew them already.  I also like toys and playing fetch as well as chasing critters in the yard.  Walks are also on my likes list. / Besides my hate for the crate, I also don’t really like being left alone much.  Car rides are not my favorite right now, but maybe I just need more experience going on fun adventures with you.  I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, and training.

• MEDICAL:  I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I’m getting medicated baths for a little while to help with some discomfort on my front feet.  These can easily be done in my new home.  I took Apoquel for a short time to help alleviate the itchiness in my paws, but I seem to be doing much better now.

I’m looking for a wonderful family with a stay or work from home family member who will be patient with me at first – giving me a little time to settle in and feel comfortable. My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.  

November 8, 2024, 10:26 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20933582
Contact
Address
3238 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption's Adoption Process

Our facility is currently open to the public Monday-Saturday, 11-3. We welcome you to come meet our adoptable Mutts & Kitties! Please keep in mind the following:

Many of our adoptable Mutts & Kitties are in foster homes, so please call 770-272-6888 to find out if the pet you are interested in is at our facility. With an approved application we can set up meet & greets and adoptions with a pet in foster care.
We are not yet up to full ‘staffing’ following the pandemic, so there may be times when we cannot do meet & greets or process an application on the spot.
The best first step is to submit an application via www.mostlymutts.org.
Our adoption counselors are happy to help make a great match for you and your family!

Adoption Info:
Please submit an application through our website at www.mostlymutts.org if you are interested in one of our adoptable pets. We are receiving a large volume of applications and processing may take a little bit longer than normal. We are grateful for your interest, and an adoption counselor will be in touch as quickly as possible. Please give us 48 hours to respond before sending a follow-up email.

Don’t see a dog or cat for you on the website? Submit the application anyway!! We are taking in a large number of dogs and cats weekly. Due to the overwhelming demand, many are matched with approved applicants prior to being posted online. Our adoption counselors will be happy to help make a great match for you and your family.

Thank you for your patience and support!

You may also call our phone line, 770-272-6888 or email adopt@mostlymutts.org with specific questions about any of our adoptable animals. We do require an interview, references and a contract. Must be 21 or over to adopt. Our Adoption process is very thorough...MM prides itself in making every effort to place each animal in the right home.

Dogs: Our adoption fee is $299. Each dog that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag, Martingale collar and leash:

Spay or Neuter Surgery
Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordatella)
De-Worming
Microchip
Heartworm Testing (1 yr & older) we pay for treatment for any HW+ animal after adoption at our own vet

Cats: Our adoption fee is $175 for cats. Each cat that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag:

Spay or Neuter Surgery
Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, FVRCP)
De-Worming
Combo-Tested (FeLV/FIV)


Weekdays/Weekends:
Monday-Saturday from 11-3m. at the Mostly Mutts facility located at 3238 Cherokee St. Kennesaw, Ga. 30144.

Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend!

Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!

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Weekdays/Weekends:
Monday - Saturday from 11-3pm. at the Mostly Mutts facility located at 3238 Cherokee St. Kennesaw, Ga. 30144.

More about this rescue

Who We Are:

Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!

Our Mission is to help the Unwanted, Abandoned, Abused and Sick animals in our local counties. We fulfill this mission by working closely with County Animal Control Facilities, saving those who are in imminent danger of euthanasia, or those with needs which require specialized vet care that many other groups will not consider: major orthopedic issues, heartworm positive treatment, skin conditions, neglect and abuse

Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend!

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