Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there! I’m Sandy, but my foster family calls me Maisie or sometimes Maisie Daisy.
They say I’m probably a Black Mouth Cur mix. Maybe some Staffie and probably some Great Pyrenees since I have some pretty cute extra dew claws.
I’m currently about 55 lbs, but since I’m only about a year old I might have a bit more growing to do. I’m a little embarrassed to say this, but everyone who sees me on our walks or at the dog park thinks I’m beautiful. I guess I have amazing eyes, a gorgeous coat and I’m pretty sleek. Oh and a natural smile.
I came up from Texas a couple of months ago to a completely different life than what I was used to. I had puppies when I was still just a puppy myself so I never really got to live out my full puppy life, especially since I suffered from Heart Worm. Not sure what that is, but I had to take a lot of medicine and I got really skinny. My foster mom says I handled the treatment like a champ!
I’ve never lived in a house before so I’ve taken some time to adjust. I know I’m not supposed to potty in the house but sometimes I think I need to mark my territory since I’m not used to having anything of my own. I’m learning, though, and getting better every day.
I am very shy meeting new people and still guarded around everyone but my foster mom. If you give me some time, some unconditional love and maybe some treats, I promise you that I’m the most loyal, loving and devoted friend you’ll ever have. Once I feel safe, I can figure out new words pretty quickly. I know “sit” “down” “come” and “touch”
I currently live with my foster family (all big people) my foster brother (a SH fail). He is super great and mostly patient. And my foster cat. I think. I barely even notice her.
My perfect day would be breakfast, if course. A little nap, a good walk and some playtime. Maybe another nap and then tons of people attention. I would thrive in a house with a normal routine, another dog who had as much stamina and energy as me, a fenced in yard or a nearby dog park where I could run. I’m super fast. My foster mom thinks there is greyhound in there somewhere.
I mostly need a family who is really willing to be patient with me so that I can finally feel at home. I haven’t had an easy life, but I’m ready to finally find a place to live and be loved.
Our standard adoption fee is $375 cash or check and $385 credit card ($10 processing fee). . It includes spay/neuter when age appropriate at our participating vets, age appropriate core vaccinations, fecal testing, deworming, flea and tick preventative,1st vet visit at one of our participating vets, and micro-chipping.
We must have an application, conduct a phone interview, and meet your entire family to approve an adoption. Applications will not be reviewed unless fully completed. An application does not commit you to adopting and does not guarantee adoption but does allow us to begin the review process.
Please email adopt@safehavendogsIL.org for an application or additional details.
Please note that the breeds and sizes posted in this biography are educated best guesses and are not guaranteed.
Safe Haven Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption of any dog or puppy to any applicant (adopter) for any reason.
Please consider becoming a foster home while you search for your new best friend. We need foster homes - pounds are overflowing with puppies and adult dogs that are at-risk and need help. We can only rescue as many as we have foster home commitments. Fostering is a rewarding experience for your family.
