Mavis
Mavis
Age: Approximately 4 years old
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Housebroken?: Yes
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Training?: No formal training required
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Good with Children?: Yes
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Good with Dogs?: Yes
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Good with Cats?: Yes
Hello! I'm Mavis! I came into rescue via a shelter; I ended up there as a stray. While my history is unknown, whatever happened to me then resulted in a lot of skittishness on my part. I've been in rescue for a while as my foster mom has been working with me to make me feel more comfortable. For example, being on leash outside makes me quite nervous. Meeting strangers can make me a bit nervous, too, but I warm up before long. I've had lots of opportunities to interact with children in my foster home, and I think kids are fantabulous!
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If I were a house, you might call me a fixer-upper. But, I'm a dog and what I really need is a family with lots of love and patience. I'm on Prozac, which helps me to worry just a little bit less.
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I'm fully housebroken and don't mind being in my crate. I'm a good sleeper and you don't have to worry about me haunting the halls at night. My foster mom reports that I've become more playful over time. I am a kisser from way back and have plenty to give. I'm picky about treats and am not always eager to learn new commands, but that's where the love/patience part comes in.
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Mostly, I just wanted to be loved and understood and made to feel comfortable. I'll bet there's a family out there somewhere that's ready to do just that!
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NOTE: Mavis requires a fenced yard (physical fence) and a companion dog.
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​Contact
If you are interested in adopting me...
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You must be a resident of Wisconsin (or the U.P. of Michigan). We rely on personal visits as the best opportunity for an applicant to learn about a dog. Please note that the dogs are located in foster homes throughout the state.
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You must have an application on file first. Please apply. Need more info about adopting first? Check out our adoption information for the whole scoop.
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Please use the form below to indicate your interest in me. Approved applicants and former adopters are welcome to inquire.
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If you need more information, it is helpful if you submit specific questions.
Please note that you must have an approved application on file prior to inquiring about a dog. (DS-266916)