Melvin

<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 600px; margin: auto;"><br/> <p style="font-size: 18px; color: #2c3e50;"><strong> Adopt a Pet from Mutt Life!</strong></p><br/> <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50;"> Looking to add a furry friend to your family? At <strong>Mutt Life Rescue of Wisconsin</strong>, we have loving pets waiting for their forever homes. Explore our adoptable animals and find your perfect match today!<br/><br/> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/muttlifewi" target="_blank" style="color: #007BFF; text-decoration: none;">For the latest updates on the mutts, follow us on Facebook: @muttlifewi </a><br/> <a href="https://muttlife.org" target="_blank" style="color: #007BFF; text-decoration: none;">Visit our website: Muttlife.org</a><br> </p></div><br/>__________<br/><br/>Melvin Needs a Foster or Adopter by March 14 to Secure His Ride to Wisconsin <br/><br/>Melvin is currently in Arkansas and needs a foster or adopter to secure his spot on the transport to Cedarburg, WI with Mutt Life Dog Rescue on Saturday, March 14, 2026. A committed home is required for him to make the trip, and we’re hopeful the right person is out there. <br/><br/>Meet Melvin <br/><br/>Melvin is an 8-month-old shepherd mix who is ready for a fresh start. He was found as a stray along with 4 other dogs, 2 of which are likely siblings and the other 2 possibly parents. The probable parents are a male white shepherd/pyrenees mix and female german shepherd mix, best guess. Now he’s living at a foster home outside while he waits for the chance to start a new life. <br/><br/>Melvin is a friendly, happy pup who enjoys people and gets along well with other dogs. Even after a rough start to life, he has remained sweet and hopeful. He’s ready to find a family who will give him the stability and love he deserves. <br/><br/>Melvin is still learning about home life. He is not potty trained or crate trained that we know of, and he is currently working on leash manners. With a little time, patience, and guidance, he has the potential to grow into a wonderful companion. <br/><br/>Age: 8 months <br/>Gender: Male (not neutered yet) <br/>Weight: ~30 lbs <br/>Breed: Shepherd mix <br/>Spayed/Neutered: No <br/>Potty Trained: Not yet <br/>Crate Trained: Not yet <br/>Leash Manners: Needs work <br/>Good with Dogs: Yes <br/>Good with Cats: Not tested <br/>Good with Kids: Likely yes <br/><br/>Melvin is ready to keep moving forward and would love a foster or adoptive home to help make that happen. If you’re able to foster or adopt, please apply today. <br/>www.muttlife.org<br/><br/><br/>Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up-to-date dewormer, vaccinations, heartworm prevention (age appropriate), and certified veterinarian inspection within 30 days of adoption. <br/>__________<br/><br/>Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply!<br/><br/>https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies<br/>_________<br/><br/>ADOPTION PROCESS:<br/>1.) Apply: Fill out an adoption application completely and submit all necessary documents.<br/><br/>2.) Application Decision: approved applicants will be notified via phone call and email.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>6.) Neuter/spay for puppies: for dogs who are not fixed at the time of adoption, we will reimburse for the procedure once we receive proof of spay/neuter. The procedure MUST be done at HAWS Snip Clinic in Waukesha, WI, or Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison, WI. If you would like to go through your veterinarian or another location, we will reimburse $150 once we receive proof of the procedure. We recommend spay/neuter around 6 months old.<br/><br/>**Note: Adoptions are not considered final until the dog is neutered/spayed if applicable**