Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝒖𝒕𝒕: ❤️ MERLE ❤️🐾
Merle needs a foster or adopter to claim his spot on the transport truck that will be leaving the shelter in Georgia on April 12th, 2025, heading to Cedarburg, Wisconsin. If he doesn’t have a confirmed spot by then, he won’t be able to make the trip. We are posting him in hopes to connect him with his future adopter, since we don’t have enough fosters to bring him.
ABOUT MERLE:
Merle is a sweet 9-month-old Redbone/Bird Dog mix who is ready for his next adventure! His last owner surrendered him because he didn’t make it on the hunting trail and “didn’t have enough grit and chewed up trash in his yard,” but this goofy and lovable pup has so much more to offer. He’s a big, playful boy who is friendly with both dogs and kids. Merle is still working on his leash manners and is a little nervous around doorways, but with some patience and love, he’ll be an amazing companion!
If you think Merle could be the perfect fit for your family, please consider fostering or adopting this sweet boy. He’s ready to start fresh and would love to do it with you!
𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝: Redbone/Bird Dog Mix
𝐀𝐠𝐞: 9 months
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Male
𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞: 51 lbs
𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐲/𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: Unaltered
𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝: Not yet
𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝: Not yet
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: Needs work
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬: Yes
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬: Not tested
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬: Yes
Merle is heartworm negative and has so much potential. He just needs a little guidance and love to become the amazing companion he’s meant to be.
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, heart worm 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 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 its 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**
