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MATILDA

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium

About MATILDA

Athens, AL

Breed

Border Collie&Rat TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Black, White / Cream

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

MATILDA’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$75

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MATILDA's Story

*Please include your ***PHONE NUMBER*** in your email to TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com for a faster response! TY!<br/><br/>Did you know?<br/>Black pups are the last to be adopted. Matilda was born here... over 400 days ago on 3/15/25. <br/><br/>Her sister got adopted today, and we all cried with joy!<br/><br/>Matilda, Macaroni, and Miles deserve the same. <br/><br/>If you're looking for a shadow companion, Matilda is your girl!<br/><br/>To meet sweet Matilda and siblings, please email me at TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com. The volunteers at our Adoption Center look forward to talking with you! Please be patient with response time. <br/><br/>***To expedite the response time, please include your phone number in your email. Thanks!<br/><br/>Requirements:<br/>-Fenced in yard (no exceptions)<br/>-Adoption fee $75. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and socialized.<br/>-Zoom call<br/>-Adoption contract<br/>-Travel to Athens, AL to meet your potential new family member<br/><br/>*Our rescue staff is diligent to crate train and house train all animals.<br/><br/>THANK YOU Fly Leaf Photography for donating a photo session for these precious pups!

*Please include your ***PHONE NUMBER*** in your email to TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com for a faster response! TY!

Did you know?
Black pups are the last to be adopted. Matilda was born here... over 400 days ago on 3/15/25.

Her sister got adopted today, and we all cried with joy!

Matilda, Macaroni, and Miles deserve the same.

If you're looking for a shadow companion, Matilda is your girl!

To meet sweet Matilda and siblings, please email me at TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com. The volunteers at our Adoption Center look forward to talking with you! Please be patient with response time.

***To expedite the response time, please include your phone number in your email. Thanks!

Requirements:
-Fenced in yard (no exceptions)
-Adoption fee $75. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and socialized.
-Zoom call
-Adoption contract
-Travel to Athens, AL to meet your potential new family member

*Our rescue staff is diligent to

*Please include your ***PHONE NUMBER*** in your email to TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com for a faster response! TY!

Did you know?
Black pups are the last to be adopted. Matilda was born here... over 400 days ago on 3/15/25.

Her sister got adopted today, and we all cried with joy!

Matilda, Macaroni, and Miles deserve the same.

If you're looking for a shadow companion, Matilda is your girl!

To meet sweet Matilda and siblings, please email me at TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com. The volunteers at our Adoption Center look forward to talking with you! Please be patient with response time.

***To expedite the response time, please include your phone number in your email. Thanks!

Requirements:
-Fenced in yard (no exceptions)
-Adoption fee $75. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and socialized.
-Zoom call
-Adoption contract
-Travel to Athens, AL to meet your potential new family member

*Our rescue staff is diligent to crate train and house train all animals.

THANK YOU Fly Leaf Photography for donating a photo session for these precious pups!

Consider MATILDA for adoption?

How To Adopt

MATILDA was listed as Adoptable by The Long Way Home
How can I adopt MATILDA?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with The Long Way Home. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if MATILDA is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to The Long Way Home for details on the pet.
When can I meet MATILDA?
If you've submitted an inquiry, The Long Way Home will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for MATILDA, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to The Long Way Home, and they'll be happy to help!
The Long Way Home's Adoption Policy
-Established since 2008- *FENCED YARD ATTACHED TO HOME- Must be chainlink, iron, privacy fence or equivalent. No underground fencing or shocking devices. (Not a dog park, leash walked, or disconnected kennel.) *Home visit required. *Vet reference required.

MATILDA is from The Long Way Home

[Athens, AL]

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Adoption Policy
thelongwayhomerescue@gmail.com
(256) 800-3325
Visits by appointment only

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