05/17/2024
Mae is the Dog of the Week!
Say hello to the beautiful Miss Mae. Mae is a 11 month old Terrier mix who currently weighs in at 40 pounds. Mae is looking for an experienced dog owner who understand the needs of Terriers. They should be able and willing to give her the physical and mental enrichment needed to keep her happy and healthy. Mae has been a fairly quiet gal in our care. She seems to want to potty away from her sleeping and eating quarters and so with consistent house training and patience, she should become potty trained with relative ease. Mae has done well around dogs at the shelter, offering tail wags and gentle body language. She enjoys walks with lots of sniffing time. Mae is friendly and loving here at the shelter, presenting herself as a truly happy gal. She is looking for that experienced family who recognizes the importance of positive reinforcement training, to not only build up and develop her confidence but to form a deep, lasting bond with her human(s). She is young and inexperienced to all the things this world has to offer. She is looking for her family to have for her lifetime. Her life expectancy can be for another 15 years so please be ready for this long-term commitment! Her fabulous disposition is oh so deserving!
1) Mae will need to be placed in a home who has had terrier experience.
2) Mae has done well around other dogs at the shelter. If you have another dog, please discuss their personality with your adoption counselor and schedule a time for your resident dog and Mae to meet to be sure they can be great housemates.
3) It is unsure how Mae will do with small animals or cats as terriers can have pray drive. Besides this, puppies in general like to give chase. Please take to your adoption councilor if you have small pets in your home.
4) Mae would likely do best in a home with no children under the age of 9 years due to traditional puppy antics. She also seems to want to 'guard' really high value treats so her time spent with bully sticks, pig ears, knuckle bones, etc. should likely be in a managed setting where kiddos will not be getting in her space.
5) Mae would likely do best in a home with a securely fenced in yard to play in to ensure she has enough space to obtain adequate exercise.