sophie

Adopt a Pet from Mutt Life!   Looking to add a furry friend to your family? At Mutt Life Rescue of Wisconsin, we have loving pets waiting for their forever homes. Explore our adoptable animals and find your perfect match today!    For the latest updates on the mutts, follow us on Facebook: @muttlifewi    Visit our website: Muttlife.org __________Meet Sophie!Sophie has made it to Wisconsin and is settling nicely into her foster home. She is now ready to put her shelter days behind her and find the forever home she deserves.Sophie is a 2.5-year-old Hound mix looking for her second chance at a happy life. Sophie was originally adopted about a year ago, but her owner recently decided that Sophie “wasn’t happy” in the home and returned her to the shelter.Since leaving her previous home, Sophie has put on a little weight, and her owner had some difficulty walking her on leash. She also felt that Sophie wanted to spend more time outside. While we can’t know exactly what Sophie was feeling in her previous home, what we do know is that she was an easy keeper at the shelter with excellent kennel manners and quickly showed everyone what a wonderful dog she is.Sophie is housebroken, rides well in the car, and absolutely loves other dogs. She has been a rockstar in playgroups and enjoys getting out, having fun, and spending time with her canine friends. She is not a big barker and has a wonderful, easygoing personality. She was even the shelter’s female temperament tester dog, meaning she was the dog they used to test incoming dogs to see if they were dog friendly.As a Hound-type dog, Sophie does have some prey drive and enjoys chasing squirrels and other small critters. She is not overly focused on cats, but caution is recommended in a home with cats, especially if the cat is likely to run. A confident cat who is comfortable around dogs may be a better match.Now that Sophie is safely in Wisconsin, she is settling into foster care and showing what a great companion she can be. She would love a home that understands her Hound personality, gives her plenty of opportunities for exercise and enrichment, and will appreciate her easygoing, affectionate nature.Sophie is ready for her next chapter and is looking for a forever home where she can feel safe, loved, and truly at home.Update: Crate trained – almost there! She may bark for a little while before settling down for the night, but then sleeps through the night. She is also crated while her foster parents are at work during the day and is doing very well.Age: 2.5 yearsGender: Female (spayed)Weight: 46 lbsBreed: Hound mix (best guess)Spayed/Neutered: YesPotty Trained: YesCrate Trained: almost there!Leash Manners: Working on itGood with Dogs: YesGood with Cats: not reallyGood with Kids: YesSophie is settling nicely into foster care and would love to meet the person or family who will make her part of their forever home. If Sophie sounds like the right match for you, please apply today.www.muttlife.org__________Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up to date dewormer,  vaccinations, and heart worm prevention (age appropriate). The adoption fee is up to the discretion of Mutt Life Dog Rescue of Wisconsin.NOTE: THE BREED LISTED FOR EACH DOG IS OUR BEST GUESS WITH THE HELP OF OUR VETERINARIANS. AFTER ALL, THIS IS MUTT LIFE DOG RESCUE..__________Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply! https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies_________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 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 $125 for the procedure once we receive proof of spay/neuter. We recommend going to HAWS Snip Clinic in Waukesha, WI or Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison, WI for the most affordable option. If you would like to go through your veterinarian or another location, that works too!Note: Adoptions are not considered final until the dog is neutered/spayed if applicable