Madelyn Terrier & Maltese Mix Kennesaw, GA

A ONE PERSON TYPE OF GAL: Approx. 10 years old / Approx. 26 lbs.

Hi, my name is Madelyn! I had a home, but my owner was older and could no longer take care of me, then I was adopted but I didn’t get along with the dog in the home, so I’m back with Mostly Mutts looking for a calm, one person/female type home.

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I’d like to be your only dog as I guard my food and my person and don’t want to share them. I was reported to not be very nice to the other dog in the home. / I did fairly well with the cats in my first home, though I did chase and herd them. I’d rather just be your only pet and not have to share you. / No kids due to the above information.

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: The volunteers report that if they are confident, then I am confident. I also like it when my visitors have treats, lol. Let me come to you and give me a few minutes to realize we are friends – then I have been fine, friendly, and tail-wagging. I am a little wire-haired sweetie once my true nature shows, who is generous with kisses and enjoys being petted, especially head scratches. My foster mom says I am “an absolute pleasure, very loving, and a good girl”! I have not been trusting of men though, at Mostly Mutts or in my foster home, so I want my person to be a female please. My former owner said that sometimes I talk, and it sounds like I’m grumbling. / My energy level is 4-6.

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m in the Mostly Mutts University training program and know the ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands so far. I pull a bit on my leash, so my foster mom is working with me on my leash manners now. She says I am making good progress! / I do pretty well in my room at the shelter, but don’t think I used a crate in my former home. I got to sleep in bed with my person. / My potty habits have been good on the shelter schedule, as well as in a foster home that I visited.

• LIKES/DISLIKES: I like to roll in the grass, go for car rides, get head scratches, be with my person and I’m always ready for a treat reward. In my former home, I enjoyed 2 long walks a day wearing a harness, so I hope to get those in my new home too. I also enjoyed eating my kibble off a flat plate and not a bowl. / I don’t want to be rushed and don’t like having my paws touched or vetting in general. As mentioned, I’m not too trusting of men and I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, walks, and training.

• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. I had a fatty lipoma removed from my belly and a small mass removed from my left front leg which was likely benign. I also have a little inguinal fat pad which doesn’t bother me, and I hope you won’t mind. Sometimes these things come with age.

I am looking for a wonderful person to give me a loving home! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.