Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Zeb was left at the shelter as a “stray,” but the truth came out the moment the car pulled away—he screamed and tried to chase after them. His heartbreak was immediate and undeniable. Zeb knew those people. They were his family, and they abandoned him.
In the shelter, Zeb shut down. He was terrified when people passed by his kennel, often curled up in the corner, withdrawn and trembling. But step inside with him, and everything changed. He would light up—crying for closeness, soaking up affection, and clinging to any comfort he could find.
Zeb is not aggressive. He’s not broken. He’s just been deeply hurt and left to navigate the confusion and grief of losing his home. But he’s starting to bloom again.
Today, Zeb is coming out of his shell in foster care! He’s smiling, playing with toys, and joyfully chasing his foster buddy Willow around the house. He’s more confident exploring the yard and becoming more independent every day. And when it’s time to relax? He’s a total cuddle bug—if you’re sitting, he wants to be in your lap.
Zeb is ready to love and be loved. He’s looking for someone who will never leave—someone to remind him that love, the real kind, stays.
Cuddler. Companion. Survivor. Zeb is waiting.
𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝: Boxer Mix
𝐀𝐠𝐞: About 6 months
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Male
𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞: 30lbs
𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐲/𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: Scheduled
𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝: Yes
𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝: Yes
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: Unknown
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬: Yes
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬: Not Tested
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬: Yes
𝑻𝒐 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝑫𝑶𝑷𝑻 or 𝑭𝑶𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹:
www.muttlife.org
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Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up-to-date dewormer, vaccinations, heartworm prevention (age appropriate), and certified veterinarian inspection within 30 days of adoption.
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Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply!
https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies
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ADOPTION PROCESS:
1.) Apply: Fill out an adoption application completely and submit all necessary documents.
2.) Application Decision: approved applicants will be notified via phone call and email.
3.) Foster-to-Adopt Trial Period: After approval, you have the opportunity to do a meet and greet and bring your dog home! You get a 5-day foster-to-adopt (FTA) period to make sure it’s the right fit.
4.) Final Decision: By the end of the FTA period, please let us know your final decision to adopt or return the dog to our rescue.
5.) Home Visit: After the adoption process, we conduct a home visit either in person or via Zoom meeting to ensure that everything is going well with the transition and to answer any final questions you may have.
6.) Neuter/spay for puppies: for dogs who are not fixed at the time of adoption, we will reimburse for the procedure once we receive proof of spay/neuter. The procedure MUST be done at HAWS Snip Clinic in Waukesha, WI, or Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison, WI. If you would like to go through your veterinarian or another location, we will reimburse $150 once we receive proof of the procedure. We recommend spay/neuter around 6 months old.
**Note: Adoptions are not considered final until the dog is neutered/spayed if applicable**
