My name is Doc!

A PRECIOUS & ADORABLE PUP:  Approx. 6 - 7 months old / Approx. 32 lbs. & growing

Hi, my name is Doc!  Mostly Mutts rescued me from animal control, and I am warming the hearts of the volunteers who care for me at the shelter.  Shortly after my rescue, they discovered that I was born with Legg-Perthes Disease, and I needed double FHO surgery.  Thankfully, I’ve had the surgery and am now in the recovery and physical therapy healing process.  I can still be adopted during this time and MM will go over my care with my new family as well as pay for the already scheduled PT and follow-ups.  I can’t wait to bring lots of puppy love to my new home and start living a good life!  

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I haven’t met other dogs at Mostly Mutts yet, so let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids yet at Mostly Mutts, so let’s meet and best no toddlers that I may bump over or that may fall on me while I’m healing.

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  I am a very sweet and happy puppy who has the most precious facial expressions – sure to charm you as much as I have the MM volunteers.  I’m fairly calm for a puppy, though also playful, fun and a little puppy mouthy since my movement is restricted right now and I’m a bit bored with my rest and recovery period – I look forward to being a puppy again and doing fun puppy things!  I sat perfectly for my shelter bath when I was rescued – lifting my paws perfectly for rinsing – good boy!  I am as friendly and playful as I am adorable. / My energy level is 5-7 though this could change once I’m fully recovered from my surgery and as I grow up. 

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I am a smart puppy who will be ready to learn once I’m released from restricted movement. I learned the ‘sit’ command before my surgery but then my training took a back seat to healing and recovery.  I bet you can teach me a lot so I can grow into a great adult dog. / I’m doing well in my little room at Mostly Mutts. / I've been having a couple of accidents on the shelter schedule, which is to be expected due to my circumstances, so once I’m all healed up, I may need a refresher in the potty department so keep me on a good schedule, so I can master my potty skills.  

• LIKES/DISLIKES:  I love being with people and my fun nature makes me a great furry playmate, though I am still recovering from my surgery, so our playtimes right now will look something like you holding my bone so I can chew on it or playing with toys while sitting together! / I can’t think of any dislikes, though I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training as I grow up.

• MEDICAL:  I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I’m currently on sling walks for potty breaks for now and twice a day range of motion exercises as well as twice a week PT at the vets. My care is a two-person job right now, but it won’t last forever – just ask how everything is going and where I am in my recovery if you think I’d make a nice addition to your family. 

I am looking for a wonderful and loving home with a great family!  My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.