mazie mae

Meet Mazie Mae Mazie Mae is an extraordinary young dog with an even more extraordinary story. She was sadly dumped in a park in a rough neighborhood and survived on her own for about 10 days, thanks to a kind stranger who fed her. Though she was shy and scared at first, Mazie Mae has absolutely blossomed in foster care and is now a happy, loving, and playful girl who’s ready for her forever home.Mazie Mae is curious, intelligent, and loves to explore—very true to her Border Collie roots. She would thrive with an active person or family who enjoys long walks, hikes, or outdoor play. She especially loves rope toys, balls, and even empty plastic water bottles, which she proudly turns into her favorite toys!She is great with other dogs and greets them enthusiastically—no aggression at all—she just really wants to play. Another dog in the home would be wonderful as she loves to play and burn off energy, but any canine sibling should be active enough to keep up with her playful style. Mazie Mae has no aggression toward cats, but she is very curious and may chase if a cat runs, so slow introductions and supervision are recommended. Because of her energy and herding-breed tendencies, a home with children over six is best. Mazie Mae is crate trained and goes into her crate willingly, especially at mealtime. She is still working on house training and has made huge improvements, with no recent accidents in the home. She is learning how to signal when she needs to go out and continues to get better every day.Because she can jump and climb a 6 foot fence , Mazie Mae will need a very tall fence and supervised outdoor time .Mazie Mae has no food or treat aggression toward people, but she can be a little protective of treats around other dogs. Supervised separate treat times/rewards will be needed. Overall, Mazie Mae is a loving, resilient, joyful dog who has overcome so much and still greets life with a wagging tail and a playful heart. She would be an incredible addition to the right home—one that will give her the love, structure, and activity she deserves. Mazie Mae is ready to give her whole heart to someone willing to give her a chance.Name: Mazie maeBreed: Border Collie/American Staffordshire TerrierSex: FemaleAge: 11 monthsWeight: 42.0Spayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced.Vaccinations: Puppy vaccines will be up to date. All vaccinations required after adoption are the responsibility of the adopter.Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age)Housetrained:  Not usuallyMicrochipped: YesLocation of dog currently:    Mississippi      Puppy Adoption Fee:  $600.00 ATTENTION PUPPY ADOPTERS:  You must attend training/behavior classes with your new dog unless you are an experienced dog owner and your adoption coordinator is comfortable with your experience.  This requirement is for the benefit of you and your puppy, so if you experience behavior issues, you have a point of contact.  PLEASE—Think long and hard before adopting a puppy. Consider the lifestyle change this puppy will come with. He cannot be crated for more than 3-4 hours until he's older. Puppy-proofing your home will be necessary. Puppies scratch and nip, so if you have small children, can they handle this? Training will be so crucial in this puppy's life. Do you have the time?IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Paws New England is a foster-based rescue. Our dogs reside in various locations throughout the South and New England.  Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPaws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.