vanderbilt

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: @muttlifewiVisit our website: Muttlife.orgVanderbilt Needs a Foster or Adopter by November 14 to Secure His Ride to Wisconsin!Vanderbilt is currently at Habersham County Animal Shelter in Georgia and needs a FOSTER orADOPTER to secure his spot on the transport to Cedarburg, WI with Mutt Life Dog Rescue onSaturday, November 14, 2026. A committed home is needed for him to make the trip, and we'rehopeful the right person is out there!Meet VanderbiltVanderbilt is a 6-month-old Boxer mix weighing about 45 pounds, and he's already a big boywith plenty of growing left to do! This goofy, lovable puppy is sure to keep his family smiling. Hecame into the shelter as a stray and has quickly become a staff favorite thanks to his funpersonality and sweet nature.Vanderbilt is a big baby who loves making friends and does great in playgroups with other dogs.He would make a wonderful addition to a home with another friendly pup. He's also curiousabout cats, but has not shown any aggression toward them. With proper introductions, he willlikely do well in a home with cats.Like any growing puppy, Vanderbilt still has some learning to do! His potty and crate training areunknown, and he is currently working on his leash manners. He will need a family willing tocontinue teaching him the basics with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. He isgood with kids and would love a family to grow up with.Vanderbilt is an adorable, goofy young pup with a big personality and an even bigger futureahead of him. He's going to be a large boy when fully grown, so his family should be ready for abig dog with lots of love to give!Age: 6 monthsGender: MaleWeight: 45 lbsBreed: Best guess Boxer mixSpayed/Neutered: YesPotty Trained: UnknownCrate Trained: UnknownLeash Manners: Working on themGood with Dogs: YesGood with Cats: YesGood with Kids: YesVanderbilt is ready to trade shelter life for a loving home, plenty of playtime, and a family whowill help him grow into the amazing dog he's meant to be!Could you be the one to give this big baby his fresh start?Apply to foster or adopt Vanderbilt today!www.muttlife.orgApply to foster or adopt today!www.muttlife.org__________Adoption Process:__________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 the adoption application on WWW.MUTTLIFE.ORG/ADOPT 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!