wanda - local

Meet Wanda —our beloved "little miss wiggle butt" 💕Wanda’s story could have ended far too soon. After spending over 180 days in a crowded shelter in GA, she was heartbreakingly placed on the euthanasia list due to space, her age, and length of stay. Thankfully, a compassionate rescue volunteer saw the treasure she is and refused to let her story end there. Now safe and thriving in a foster home in New England, Wanda is proving every single day what an exceptional companion she is. She is full of life and love and personality and she's ready to bring joy to her forever home.This friendly girl absolutely lights up when her people are around. Whether you've just walked through the door or simply stepped out of the room, Wanda greets you with her signature full body wiggle. She enjoys the simple pleasures: playing with toys, relaxing in a fenced yard, going for walks and snuggling up with her person. She also is happy to hop in the car and to go for a ride. Wanda is looking for a patient and understanding family who can give her time to settle in and learn new routines and learn to just adjust to being part of a household. She is house trained and doing well, she will try to counter surf is something smells tasty but when you correct her she stops. She is working on her manners and learning her name and basic commands. She is smart and eager to please, and since she's very food motivated, training should continue to go smoothly. Wanda has not lived with dogs that we know of, but with slow introductions and patience we feel it could work for her. She would also be very happy to have the house and the family all to herself too. She is a curious girl who loves to know what's going on especially with other dogs when on walks. She has meet dogs on walks and made friends. She will pull a bit on leash so the more training and walks the better she will become. Wanda will thrive in a home that can offer her structure, patience and lots of love. In return she will give you endless affection, entertainment and those irresistible wiggle butt greetings. Name: Wanda (in New England)Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/CrossbreedSex: FemaleAge: 8 years  7 months (as of 3/22/26)Weight: 54.0Spayed/Neutered: YesVaccinations: Up to dateHeartworm: Negative on recent testingMicrochipped: YesBASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:Good with Children: Over 7Good with Dogs: Unknown, but feel she would do OK as long as she was slowly/properly introduced. Good with Cats: UnknownAdoption Fee: $350.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)                       $100-150 additional mandatory quarantine fee for Massachusetts residents.Location of dog currently:  New EnglandIMPORTANT INFORMATION - Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.  Adoption donations cover pre-adoption veterinary 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.