Mittens (Winter litter)

FIRST STEPS: Please visit https://www.save-a-mutt.org/adoption-application/ to fill out an application - a Petfinder Inquiry is not the adoption process. We don't do meet and greets until applications have been approved. All our dogs are located IN Washington State - we are a local foster based rescue and no transport from another state required. :) Thanks!<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Meet Mittens - she and her littermates were part of an oops litter. The family couldn't keep them and by the time they came to us, they were already 6 months old. Mommy is a long haired chihuahua - but they were unusual looking so we did DNA and fell on the floor when the results just came in. 18% of their DNA is Malinois. It's obvious daddy was a bigger dog. With their long bodies, we actually thought dachshund or corgi. Ha! <br/><br/>Mittens is only about 10# at 6 months old. We still think they will be under 20# like mommy. Mittens is currently in a foster home, learning all things puppy - crate training, leash walking and more. Her foster mom said: <br/><br/>- LOVES attention. Same as siblings, she comes and seeks it out. Shes like a pogo stick until she gets it. <br/>- It does seem like there is a lot in the world that is just new. Vacuum, hairdryer, TV, stairs.. all very weird to her. <br/>- Smart girl, picked up doggy door in less than an hour. <br/>- Loves dogs, loves playing with them. <br/>- I have no concerns about her picking up crate very quickly. She had a little tantrum but then slept for 4 hours on the very first day. It will only get better. <br/>- She seem very curious and playful. <br/>- Along with smart, she's a little contrary. She is picking up on corrections, like 'no,' but at times will question / test the direction<br/><br/>This puppy is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Puppies are good with dogs, cats, kids and more. Being a puppy, they will need lots of training, including housebreaking. Remember, puppies are cute, but they have sharp teeth, need to be fed 3 times a day and poop... a lot! <br/><br/>The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for transitioning a rescue dog into its new home and helping it to settle in. It suggests that the first three days should be used for adjusting to its new surroundings, the next three weeks for training and bonding, and the first three months for continued socialization and training.<br/><br/>Each dog goes home with a goody bag including collar/leash, toys, chews, Kong, and more. You will receive all medical records, microchip transfer form and other paperwork at the time of adoption. <br/><br/>Adoptions typically take place in Stanwood. <br/>Adoption fee is $475. Save-A-Mutt is a registered 501c3 and half of your adoption fee may be tax deductible. <br/><br/>Save-A-Mutt is a foster based rescue, we do not have a facility to visit. Our adoptions are typically done Monday - Saturday, we are closed on Sunday’s to give our volunteers at least one day off. You must be available to do meets and adoptions during that time frame. We can make exceptions only with the approval of the foster home.<br/><br/>Please note, we have approximately a 300 mile adoption radius - Portland OR area and Vancouver BC is the farthest north. We don’t ship dogs, once approved you must pick them up in Snohomish County, WA. Canadian adopters must be able to come to Stanwood WA to pick up your puppy.

FIRST STEPS: Please visit https://www.save-a-mutt.org/adoption-application/ to fill out an application - a Petfinder Inquiry is not the adoption process. We don't do meet and greets until applications have been approved. All our dogs are located IN Washington State - we are a local foster based rescue and no transport from another state required. :) Thanks!

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Meet Mittens - she and her littermates were part of an oops litter. The family couldn't keep them and by the time they came to us, they were already 6 months old. Mommy is a long haired chihuahua - but they were unusual looking so we did DNA and fell on the floor when the results just came in. 18% of their DNA is Malinois. It's obvious daddy was a bigger dog. With their long bodies, we actually thought dachshund or corgi. Ha!

Mittens is only about 10# at 6 months old. We still think they will be under 20# like mommy. Mittens is currently in a foster home, learning all things puppy - crate training, leash walking and more. Her foster mom sa

FIRST STEPS: Please visit https://www.save-a-mutt.org/adoption-application/ to fill out an application - a Petfinder Inquiry is not the adoption process. We don't do meet and greets until applications have been approved. All our dogs are located IN Washington State - we are a local foster based rescue and no transport from another state required. :) Thanks!

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Meet Mittens - she and her littermates were part of an oops litter. The family couldn't keep them and by the time they came to us, they were already 6 months old. Mommy is a long haired chihuahua - but they were unusual looking so we did DNA and fell on the floor when the results just came in. 18% of their DNA is Malinois. It's obvious daddy was a bigger dog. With their long bodies, we actually thought dachshund or corgi. Ha!

Mittens is only about 10# at 6 months old. We still think they will be under 20# like mommy. Mittens is currently in a foster home, learning all things puppy - crate training, leash walking and more. Her foster mom said:

- LOVES attention. Same as siblings, she comes and seeks it out. Shes like a pogo stick until she gets it.
- It does seem like there is a lot in the world that is just new. Vacuum, hairdryer, TV, stairs.. all very weird to her.
- Smart girl, picked up doggy door in less than an hour.
- Loves dogs, loves playing with them.
- I have no concerns about her picking