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Sue Has Arrived in Wisconsin and Is Settling Into Foster Care

Sue has officially made the journey from Georgia to Wisconsin with Mutt Life Dog Rescue and is now settling into her foster home. After a difficult start and a long trip north, she is getting the opportunity to decompress, feel safe, and continue building confidence in a loving environment.

Sue is a 1.5-year-old Chihuahua/Terrier mix weighing just 11 pounds. Before entering rescue, she was found as a terrified stray and was so frightened that she had to be safely caught using a cat trap. When she arrived at the shelter, she was also dealing with a skin condition, which has been responding well to treatment and continues to improve.

The shelter environment was overwhelming for Sue, and she spent much of her time fearful and withdrawn. Everything changed when she moved into a foster home with other dogs. Surrounded by canine companionship and patient care, Sue began to blossom. She showed everyone the sweet, affectionate dog that had been hiding beneath her fears.

Sue loves being close to her people. She enjoys snuggling, giving kisses, and spending quiet time with those she trusts. While she may need a little time to adjust to new situations, she has repeatedly shown that once she feels safe, her loving personality shines through.

She is potty trained, crate trained, and continues working on her leash skills. Sue has a medium-to-lower energy level and would thrive in a calm home where she can continue building confidence at her own pace.

Sue's Details:
Age: 1.5 years
Gender: Female
Weight: 11 lbs
Breed: Chihuahua/Terrier Mix
Spayed: Yes
Potty Trained: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Leash Manners: Improving
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Not tested, likely yes
Good with Kids: Older calm children

Sue has already overcome so much and is proving every day that she is a resilient, loving little dog. Now safe in Wisconsin, she is enjoying the stability of foster care while waiting for the forever family she deserves.

To learn more about Sue or apply to adopt, visit 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 $125 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**