Critter Details

LOOKING FOR AN ANGEL:  Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 18 lbs. Hi, I’m Teresa!  I came from a situation where there were just too many dogs in the home, and we needed help.  Thankfully, Mostly Mutts was able to answer the call and rescue us! I got to spend some time in the prison/foster training program off site and now I’m ready to find a safe and quiet home with a patient and calm family to help me blossom. • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I came in with other dogs and I was happy when I saw other dogs in the prison/foster training program, I just wasn’t quite ready to play with them yet.  My trainer thinks that another dog may help me come out of my shell more and help me build confidence, so let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids yet at Mostly Mutts, or in my former home,  and new sounds and sudden movements scare me, so if you have older calm and gentle kids, let’s meet.   • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  It took me a week or two to start feeling safe and more comfortable in the prison/foster training program and they took things slow with me which I’ll want my new family to do too. Affection seemed new to me, so they practiced touch and petting, and I didn’t show any aggression.  I think this may take a little time in my new home but with kindness and understanding, I think it will pay off.  I’m looking for a patient family that understands my background and that I likely didn’t get training or individual attention, so I have a lot to learn.  An apartment/condo type home would not be a good fit for me due to the close quarters and all the people I’d have to come into contact with. / Right now, my energy level is very low at around 2 – 4, but in time once I feel at home, it may increase. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I'm in the Mostly Mutts University training program and my trainer is currently just working on helping me feel safe.  I do like walks in quiet places, but I am a flight risk due to my fear, so please make sure I have a properly fitted harness/leash as I don’t want to get lost or hurt. / My crate is my safe place – so much so that in the prison/foster training program, they sometimes blocked it off to help me come out of  my shell. Talk to my trainer about this please. / My potty manners were good in the prison/foster training program. • LIKES/DISLIKES:  I enjoy sniffing around and using my nose to explore and I enjoy quiet walks. / Walking near traffic frightens me, so let’s find a quiet place to walk.  Loud noises and anything new frighten me as well, so the calmer the home the better.  • MEDICAL:  I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. I’ve started a medication called Fluoxetine to help with anxiety and stress. You’ll notice in my pictures that a small portion of my right ear is missing, but it doesn’t bother me, and most people think it adds character to my overall appearance.    If you’re a patient family that will give me the extra time that I need to feel safe and at home, we could be a good match! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.