Category Archives: Successes

Meet Gilligan! A happy, easy-going, puppy. He is about 5 months old lab/hound mix. We estimate he will be a medium size when fully grown. He joined our program as a transfer from Cleveland Animal Care and Control. Gilligan was immediately moved into a foster home where he has been doing very well. He gets along great with other dogs.

Gilligan is learning basic commands and making progress each day with his crate and potty training. He is a fast learner!  

Gilligan is up to date on his shots, microchipped and he is scheduled to be neutered.  

Please see the foster report below for more information about Gilligan.  

Typically our dogs stay in a foster home where we can learn as much about them as possible to assist with our efforts for making the best match with a new home. The adjustment period for every dog is different while they are transitioning into a foster home as well as a forever home. Our foster providers send us their foster reports and the information received is updated on our website throughout the dogs time with us.

Our Foster Provider Program is an integral part of our mission to Respect the Dog. Without fosters, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We are always actively screening individuals and families to provide our dogs with a safe, structured, foster home to give each dog the time, love and respect they deserve while they are in search of landing their forever home. For more information click here.

Foster Provider Dog Report

Gilligan loves to be by your side and wants to be your companion. While he loves the attention of people and other pets, he also enjoys every kind of toy, ball, and chew. Once he is tired out, he loves to snuggle up to you on the couch and tuck his head under your chin while he takes a little snooze. For a puppy, he has medium energy requirements. 

He is food motivated and highly trainable. He is easily redirected and has made excellent progress with house training and crate training. He knows to sit and wait for his meals, and we are working on not barking at all the exciting friends on the street. 

Gilligan is currently living in a home with 2 other dogs, and he enjoys romping around with them. He has not been exposed to kids or cats, but we think he would do well with both with appropriate supervision and training. Gilligan would thrive in any loving home. 

He does not require a fenced yard.

Meet-Our-Mutts

We are not open to the public. Our dogs are typically in foster homes. and therefore we ask that you not to come to our facility to meet dogs unless you have an appointment made in advance to do so.

Come to any one of our events featured on our events calendar page which are also posted on our Facebook event page. Event times and locations are subject to change.

We schedule in-store ‘Meet-Our-Mutt’ events twice a month held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The dogs are chaperoned to the event by volunteers and we typically have the arrangements for which dogs will be on site a few days prior to the event date.

To inquire about which dogs will be at an event send our volunteer in-store events coordinator an email in advance.

Private introductions with a volunteer or the dogs foster provider are arranged after we have received an adoption application.

The Adoption Application Process

Our dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We carefully review the applications we receive and place our dogs in the home that best matches what is needed for each dog individually.

We are a 100% volunteer operation and ask for your patience while our volunteers process and respond to applications.

Please research the breed or breed mix you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed.

Please continue reading to understand our adoption application screening process.

If you need additional information about your application or our adoption process please email us at adoption@secondhandmutts.org.

Ready to adopt? Click here to learn more about adopting a Secondhand Mutt.

Support our cause. Make a donation.

If you are interested in adopting any one of our dogs please fill out our online adoption application. Applications are responded to with an auto-response message indicating your application has been received. Please check your Spam folder as our mail sometimes does not make it into inboxes due to spam filters. We are a volunteer run operation and we ask for your patience while processing and responding to applications. Please notify your references when you list them on our application and give your listed veterinarian authorization to release your current or previous animals records to our volunteers. If you have never owned a pet before please research the breed you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed and list the name of the veterinarian you plan to use if you do adopt.

  

Brandy is a 7 year old male Doberman. He was picked up as a stray in Tuscarawas County in the beginning of June. After waiting to see if he had an owner who would come forward, Secondhand Mutts pulled him and he joined our program. Brandy immediately moved into the home of our experienced Doberman foster provider where he has been adjusting well to his new environment.

Brandy is a big boy at 90lbs but he is so loving and friendly! He loves humans and gets along with other dogs too. He knows basic commands such as sit, down and stay. He enjoys going for walks, riding in the car and getting attention from his foster parents.

He is up to date on his vaccinations, microchipped and neutered.  

Please see the foster report below for more information about Brandy.

Typically our dogs stay in a foster home where we can learn as much about them as possible to assist with our efforts for making the best match with a new home. The adjustment period for every dog is different while they are transitioning into a foster home as well as a forever home. Our foster providers send us their foster reports and the information received is updated on our website throughout the dogs time with us.

Our Foster Provider Program is an integral part of our mission to Respect the Dog. Without fosters, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We are always actively screening individuals and families to provide our dogs with a safe, structured, foster home to give each dog the time, love and respect they deserve while they are in search of landing their forever home. For more information click here.

Foster Provider Dog Report

Brandy is a good sized dog weighing in at about 90 lbs. He is 7 years old. He is a pretty laid back dog but he loves to play with my other dogs. He gets along with both female and male dogs. Brandy loves his humans and always wants to be close to you. He’s just a very loving, friendly boy. 

Brandy has very little issues with anything. The only thing he really care for is his crate, but after a bit of work, we have turned it into a much more pleasant space for him. He now goes into his crate to have his meals and to take a short nap. He is not going to spend a long time in there without protesting, but there has been major progress made. I would suggest using a crate as needed, but he would do best free-roam once he has earned his adopter’s trust in his new home.

Brandy does have some food allergies which I think steamed from eating low quality food. When he arrived he had itchy and flaky skin, but with a change in diet to a high quality food, he is looking and doing great! No itching and flaking, and his coat is looking great.

Brandy rides nice in the car and walks nicely on a slip lead. He knows basic commands like sit, down, and stay (for a short period of time). He also has good recall.

Brandy would do great in a home with or without other dogs, but would probably prefer a buddy. He would also love to have a big back yard to play in. Honestly, as long as there is someone there to give him the attention he so wants, he is going to be happy.

Meet-Our-Mutts

We are not open to the public. Our dogs are typically in foster homes. and therefore we ask that you not to come to our facility to meet dogs unless you have an appointment made in advance to do so.

Come to any one of our events featured on our events calendar page which are also posted on our Facebook event page. Event times and locations are subject to change.

We schedule in-store ‘Meet-Our-Mutt’ events twice a month held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The dogs are chaperoned to the event by volunteers and we typically have the arrangements for which dogs will be on site a few days prior to the event date.

To inquire about which dogs will be at an event send our volunteer in-store events coordinator an email in advance.

Private introductions with a volunteer or the dogs foster provider are arranged after we have received an adoption application.

The Adoption Application Process

Our dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We carefully review the applications we receive and place our dogs in the home that best matches what is needed for each dog individually.

We are a 100% volunteer operation and ask for your patience while our volunteers process and respond to applications.

Please research the breed or breed mix you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed.

Please continue reading to understand our adoption application screening process.

If you need additional information about your application or our adoption process please email us at adoption@secondhandmutts.org.

Ready to adopt? Click here to learn more about adopting a Secondhand Mutt.

Support our cause. Make a donation.

If you are interested in adopting any one of our dogs please fill out our online adoption application. Applications are responded to with an auto-response message indicating your application has been received. Please check your Spam folder as our mail sometimes does not make it into inboxes due to spam filters. We are a volunteer run operation and we ask for your patience while processing and responding to applications. Please notify your references when you list them on our application and give your listed veterinarian authorization to release your current or previous animals records to our volunteers. If you have never owned a pet before please research the breed you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed and list the name of the veterinarian you plan to use if you do adopt.

Stewie is a 1 year old male doberman. He arrived to Secondhand Mutts in early May as a rescue transfer from Cleveland Animal Care and Control. Stewie moved into the home of an experienced doberman foster provider and is currently living with several other large breed dogs. Stewie loves to romp and play, go for walks, play with toys and run errands with is foster parentsto dog social stores. He is dog social with both male and female dogs, crate trained, house trained and learning basic commands with the help of his foster parents.

Stewie is young and energetic, so he would do best with an owner who has an active lifestyle or someone who is able to allot the time to provide him with plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation. 

Stewie is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. For more information about Stewie, please see the foster report below.

Typically our dogs stay in a foster home where we can learn as much about them as possible to assist with our efforts for making the best match with a new home. The adjustment period for every dog is different while they are transitioning into a foster home as well as a forever home. Our foster providers send us their foster reports and the information received is updated on our website throughout the dogs time with us.

Our Foster Provider Program is an integral part of our mission to Respect the Dog. Without fosters, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We are always actively screening individuals and families to provide our dogs with a safe, structured, foster home to give each dog the time, love and respect they deserve while they are in search of landing their forever home. For more information click here.

Foster Provider Dog Report

Stewie is a long athletic lean boy weighing in at about 70lbs. He’s an all natural Doberman Pinscher with floppy ears and a long skinny tail. He is still quite the puppy at a little over a year old. 

Stewie is such a blast! He loves to romp and play. Loves chewing on his toys like Kong and Nylabones. He is very smart and loving. The boy just loves being with his people. He plays nicely with the other dogs, both male or female. While he may get a bit rough at times, he easily calms down with a verbal reminder. Stewie is very tolerant of other dogs that might get a little pushy towards him. He is still a bit naive as far as thinking every other dog around him is there to play with him.

Stewie walks nicely on leash and he knows sit, down and has a very nice recall. He also loves to ride in the car or going out for walks. He does great going into pet friendly stores as well. 

Stewie is going to need a leader to keep him out of mischief. Likely due to being taken from his mother too young, he will suckle pillows, but does not chew on them. He also seems to want to steal clothing and such things. Without supervision he could potentially try to eat them, and that could be quite dangerous. He would definitely benefit from positive reinforcement training with his new owner. 

We do not have cats ourselves, so I cannot say if he is cat friendly or not. I do think considering his young age, and with the right cat, he would do just fine. Though I would encourage a slow and supervised introduction to be overly cautious.

Stewie is a lot of fun. He will do well in an active home. He would love a backyard with a companion dog to pal around with all day.

Meet-Our-Mutts

We are not open to the public. Our dogs are typically in foster homes. and therefore we ask that you not to come to our facility to meet dogs unless you have an appointment made in advance to do so.

Come to any one of our events featured on our events calendar page which are also posted on our Facebook event page. Event times and locations are subject to change.

We schedule in-store ‘Meet-Our-Mutt’ events twice a month held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The dogs are chaperoned to the event by volunteers and we typically have the arrangements for which dogs will be on site a few days prior to the event date.

To inquire about which dogs will be at an event send our volunteer in-store events coordinator an email in advance.

Private introductions with a volunteer or the dogs foster provider are arranged after we have received an adoption application.

The Adoption Application Process

Our dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We carefully review the applications we receive and place our dogs in the home that best matches what is needed for each dog individually.

We are a 100% volunteer operation and ask for your patience while our volunteers process and respond to applications.

Please research the breed or breed mix you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed.

Please continue reading to understand our adoption application screening process.

If you need additional information about your application or our adoption process please email us at adoption@secondhandmutts.org.

Ready to adopt? Click here to learn more about adopting a Secondhand Mutt.

Support our cause. Make a donation.

If you are interested in adopting any one of our dogs please fill out our online adoption application. Applications are responded to with an auto-response message indicating your application has been received. Please check your Spam folder as our mail sometimes does not make it into inboxes due to spam filters. We are a volunteer run operation and we ask for your patience while processing and responding to applications. Please notify your references when you list them on our application and give your listed veterinarian authorization to release your current or previous animals records to our volunteers. If you have never owned a pet before please research the breed you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed and list the name of the veterinarian you plan to use if you do adopt.

Snoop is an 8 month old male doberman. He arrived to Secondhand Mutts after being surrendered by his former owner. Snoop moved into the home of an experienced doberman foster provider and is currently living with several other large dogs. He is dog social and has been tested with cats. Snoop is also crate trained, in the process of potty training and learning basic commands with the help of his foster parents.

Snoop did have a growth problem when he first came into the rescue. His legs were growing at a very rapid pace and his leg joints seemed larger than they should be. Because of this, his legs are not straight and he has a gangly ataxic gait that causes him to be clumsy and uncoordinated at times. He was switched off high protein puppy food as recommended by his vet in attempts to slow his growth. As a precaution, Snoop was also evaluated by a neurologist and though there were no major concerns found, it was recommended that he avoid stairs until he is more coordinated so he does not accidentally fall and injure himself. The neurologist is hopeful that as he continues to grow, he will become more stable. 

Though Snoop is overall a laid back dog, he will need an owner with the patience and commitment necessary to provide him with exercise, structure and leadership.

Snoop is scheduled to be neutered. He is microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. For more information about Snoop, please see the foster report below.

Typically our dogs stay in a foster home where we can learn as much about them as possible to assist with our efforts for making the best match with a new home. The adjustment period for every dog is different while they are transitioning into a foster home as well as a forever home. Our foster providers send us their foster reports and the information received is updated on our website throughout the dogs time with us.

Our Foster Provider Program is an integral part of our mission to Respect the Dog. Without fosters, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We are always actively screening individuals and families to provide our dogs with a safe, structured, foster home to give each dog the time, love and respect they deserve while they are in search of landing their forever home. For more information click here.

Foster Provider Dog Report

Snoop is a very happy and playful puppy. He is going to be (in my opinion) a very large dog. I’m thinking in the neighborhood of 100 pounds or more. He gets along well with all the other large dogs in my home. He definitely loves to romp and play. Snoop is not destructive as long as he has his own things to entertain himself with. He especially loves chewing on his toys, Kong and Nylabones. 

He is currently potty training and it is going very well. He walks nicely on a leash and does well out in public when he goes to the pet store and Rural King. At night he sleeps in his crate but would probably do well in a dog bed in his adopters bedroom. That is not an option in my home since I have other dogs. I am working with him on basic commands. Currently he is learning the sit and down commands. We are also working on his recall. He is getting better at all these things and will have them mastered in time. 

Snoop has been cat tested and though he does show some interest, he becomes bored very quickly with the cats and moves on to something more entertaining. I think he will do well in a home with cats that are dog friendly. Because he is a large puppy, I think small children (under 6) might not be a good idea right now only because he is very clumsy and a bit mouthy (expected for a puppy his age).

Overall Snoop is a very nice laid back pup. He probably won’t be a ballet dancer when he grows up, but he is so happy with life. He is so easy going and so willing to learn. He is probably one the easiest puppies I’ve ever had. Even so, he needs an adopter that is going to take the time needed to work with him to help reach his potential.     

Meet-Our-Mutts

We are not open to the public. Our dogs are typically in foster homes. and therefore we ask that you not to come to our facility to meet dogs unless you have an appointment made in advance to do so.

Come to any one of our events featured on our events calendar page which are also posted on our Facebook event page. Event times and locations are subject to change.

We schedule in-store ‘Meet-Our-Mutt’ events twice a month held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The dogs are chaperoned to the event by volunteers and we typically have the arrangements for which dogs will be on site a few days prior to the event date.

To inquire about which dogs will be at an event send our volunteer in-store events coordinator an email in advance.

Private introductions with a volunteer or the dogs foster provider are arranged after we have received an adoption application.

The Adoption Application Process

Our dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We carefully review the applications we receive and place our dogs in the home that best matches what is needed for each dog individually.

We are a 100% volunteer operation and ask for your patience while our volunteers process and respond to applications.

Please research the breed or breed mix you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed.

Please continue reading to understand our adoption application screening process.

If you need additional information about your application or our adoption process please email us at adoption@secondhandmutts.org.

Ready to adopt? Click here to learn more about adopting a Secondhand Mutt.

Support our cause. Make a donation.

If you are interested in adopting any one of our dogs please fill out our online adoption application. Applications are responded to with an auto-response message indicating your application has been received. Please check your Spam folder as our mail sometimes does not make it into inboxes due to spam filters. We are a volunteer run operation and we ask for your patience while processing and responding to applications. Please notify your references when you list them on our application and give your listed veterinarian authorization to release your current or previous animals records to our volunteers. If you have never owned a pet before please research the breed you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed and list the name of the veterinarian you plan to use if you do adopt.

Kane is a 10 month old male doberman who arrived to Secondhand Mutts last month as a rescue transfer from Lake Humane Society. Kane moved immediately into a foster home where he is living with several other male and female dogs. He is crate trained, potty trained and learning basic commands/manners with the help of his foster family.  

Kane is energetic and playful. He gets along well with other dogs. He enjoys going on walks and playing with chew toys. Being a young, active dog, Kane will need an owner with the time and energy to provide him with plenty of exercise, structure and leadership.  

Kane is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.  For more information about Kane, please see the foster report below.

Typically our dogs stay in a foster home where we can learn as much about them as possible to assist with our efforts for making the best match with a new home. The adjustment period for every dog is different while they are transitioning into a foster home as well as a forever home. Our foster providers send us their foster reports and the information received is updated on our website throughout the dogs time with us.

Our Foster Provider Program is an integral part of our mission to Respect the Dog. Without fosters, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We are always actively screening individuals and families to provide our dogs with a safe, structured, foster home to give each dog the time, love and respect they deserve while they are in search of landing their forever home. For more information click here.

Foster Provider Dog Report

Kane is full of personality. He is a very busy boy who likes to check out everything. He is very playful and smart. He does know sit, down and has a nice recall. Kane walks nicely on a training lead. From my experience, he will not do well with a harness. It seems the previous owners used a harness all the time and he had learned that harnesses are meant for pulling, not walking. We made the switch to a lead, and he’s done great! He does well with other dogs of his own size, but has not been tested with cats or small dogs. Since he is still fairly young (10 months) he could probably adjust with the right small dog or cat in his new home. After a few short minutes of fussing, he settles and sleeps through the night in his crate. Kane loves toys, especially chew toys such as Kong, Nylabones and other tough toys. I will say, if its plush, it’s life expectancy is very short.  

Kane is a true puppy so he’s going to need an owner to give him guidance and structure. He will try and see what he can get away with (just like any young dog would) so leadership from his new owner will be important. I would recommend Kane be adopted by someone with Doberman or big dog experience. He would do best with a fenced in yard so he can burn up his energy or with someone who has an active lifestyle. He is not a dog for someone that doesn’t want to spend the time and energy to participate in him growing into a great companion. He would be a very fun dog to do obedience classes and with his energy, rally or agility wouldn’t be out of the question.  

Kane just enjoys life! With a little guidance and training, he’s going to make someone a great dog!

Meet-Our-Mutts

We are not open to the public. Our dogs are typically in foster homes. and therefore we ask that you not to come to our facility to meet dogs unless you have an appointment made in advance to do so.

Come to any one of our events featured on our events calendar page which are also posted on our Facebook event page. Event times and locations are subject to change.

We schedule in-store ‘Meet-Our-Mutt’ events twice a month held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The dogs are chaperoned to the event by volunteers and we typically have the arrangements for which dogs will be on site a few days prior to the event date.

To inquire about which dogs will be at an event send our volunteer in-store events coordinator an email in advance.

Private introductions with a volunteer or the dogs foster provider are arranged after we have received an adoption application.

The Adoption Application Process

Our dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We carefully review the applications we receive and place our dogs in the home that best matches what is needed for each dog individually.

We are a 100% volunteer operation and ask for your patience while our volunteers process and respond to applications.

Please research the breed or breed mix you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed.

Please continue reading to understand our adoption application screening process.

If you need additional information about your application or our adoption process please email us at adoption@secondhandmutts.org.

Ready to adopt? Click here to learn more about adopting a Secondhand Mutt.

Support our cause. Make a donation.

If you are interested in adopting any one of our dogs please fill out our online adoption application. Applications are responded to with an auto-response message indicating your application has been received. Please check your Spam folder as our mail sometimes does not make it into inboxes due to spam filters. We are a volunteer run operation and we ask for your patience while processing and responding to applications. Please notify your references when you list them on our application and give your listed veterinarian authorization to release your current or previous animals records to our volunteers. If you have never owned a pet before please research the breed you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed and list the name of the veterinarian you plan to use if you do adopt.

Welcome Millie! Found on the streets of Lakewood in November she was taken in to the shelter while the Citizens Committee for the Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS) took the lead for her transfer into a temporary foster home while securing the appropriate rescue to take her in and place her when ready. After spending some time in a loving foster home in their network our organization secured a foster home for Millie to land and stay in securing her placement through Secondand Mutts. Millie is a young dog estimated to be 8 months old when she was initially picked up off the streets. She has a natural (and crooked) tail which for the breed is unusual given their tails are normally clipped after birth.

Millie has come a long way in a short period of time thanks to the care she has received from her foster providers. Overall she has been observed as being shy and timid with a touch of fear at first which is improving with her building confidence socializing with other dogs and meeting many humans. Millie has exhibited resource guarding of her food which is a typical behavior seen with dogs who are stay as they fend for themselves. We are working through this unwanted behavior by coaching with puzzle slow feeders, raised food and water bowls keeping them off the ground reducing her ability to houver and hand feeding techniques. She is improving however due to this behavior at this time she is not eligible for placement in a home with young children. However, if her behavior impoves and this is no longer a concern or risk we will make considerations accordingly. Millie is up to date on her vaccines, she is taking monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, she is spayed and microchipped. 

Millie is currently living in an urban environment enjoying leashed walks in the city, visits to The Mutt Hutt for continued and necessary socialization with dogs, occassional dog park visits and car rides! She is crate trained enjoying sleeping through the night in her crate for comfort, house trained (although accidents do happen during a pup or dogs transition into any new home), learning basic commands like a Champ and she is eager to please. 

Funding has been secured through generous donation to The Extra Mile fund and contributions through CCLAS to secure private training lessons for Millie through a selected local trainer which will be a requirement for the selected new owners chosen for her future placement. 

Those interested in adopting Millie are encouraged to complete the online adoption application to begin the process. Our volunteer adoption coordinators and team will review each application carefully in the hopes of finding the best matched home for her needs and a long life to come. At this time we are not conducting meet and greets without receiving and screening received applications. 

Typically our dogs stay in a foster home where we can learn as much about them as possible to assist with our efforts for making the best match with a new home. The adjustment period for every dog is different while they are transitioning into a foster home as well as a forever home. Our foster providers send us their foster reports and the information received is updated on our website throughout the dogs time with us.

Our Foster Provider Program is an integral part of our mission to Respect the Dog. Without fosters, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We are always actively screening individuals and families to provide our dogs with a safe, structured, foster home to give each dog the time, love and respect they deserve while they are in search of landing their forever home. For more information click here.

Foster Provider Dog Report

Millie is one of the tougher of the young pups we have fostered over the years. While she’s very loving and playful, she also needs more work on food guarding, leash behavior, and jumping. She is a little hesitant around some men but she has been meeting more male humans while socializing at The Mutt Hutt and seems to adore the men she has met in our family and our male house guests. She has also shown improvement in a short period of time during encounters with “strangers” while on walks.

Millie, like most dogs, excels with postive reinforcement training. sShe is very treat-motivated. Great with “Sit” and “Down,” okay with “Stay,” and needs to improve on “Leave it.” Millie, being a puppy, tends to be a bit mischievous. If she wants to play, she will find something you HAVE to chase her for so we are working on the “come” command with treats involved. She really just wants interaction and belly rubs, so she requires a lot of patience. I’ve noticed she’s a big fan of tougher toys, and gets bored with stuffed ones quite easily (especially after disemboweling them.) Huge fan of cardboard boxes, bottles, and tug-of-war. While she’s crate-trained, I believe she will continue to need positive reinforcement for not going to the bathroom inside. She’ll pace, then stop, then pace again.

Millie is eating and being fed 2 cups per meal by hand, and she still gets a bit nippy with me. I’ve just recently started holding the slow-feed bowl she eats out of, so she snaps less if I move it away from her. She also can’t have too much water in her dish, otherwise she throws up, but ice cubes help her slow down with that. She’s a big jumper when she knows it’s meal time, but will sit and lie down when you ask her to. These issues will be the primary focus when she starts training with her new owners. 

Millie is learning the ins and outs of walking on a leash. She tends to pull a lot, but is very good about sitting at crosswalks. She’s very curious about her environment, so expect to pause for sniffing often, just be careful that she’s not picking anything up. She’s very friendly to anyone who wants to pet her, and has shown a lot of love, although a bit of pushing, to small children.

If you have patience, time and the ability to properly exercise Millie she would certainly make a great best friend. She’s unpracticed, but she’s smart and has taken well to crate-training. She’s exceptionally sweet, goofy, and smart, and is truly a kind-hearted dog who is eager to please and will need someone who has the experience and willingness to set her up for success. 

Meet-Our-Mutts

We are not open to the public. Our dogs are typically in foster homes. and therefore we ask that you not to come to our facility to meet dogs unless you have an appointment made in advance to do so.

Come to any one of our events featured on our events calendar page which are also posted on our Facebook event page. Event times and locations are subject to change.

We schedule in-store ‘Meet-Our-Mutt’ events twice a month held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The dogs are chaperoned to the event by volunteers and we typically have the arrangements for which dogs will be on site a few days prior to the event date.

To inquire about which dogs will be at an event send our volunteer in-store events coordinator an email in advance.

Private introductions with a volunteer or the dogs foster provider are arranged after we have received an adoption application.

The Adoption Application Process

Our dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We carefully review the applications we receive and place our dogs in the home that best matches what is needed for each dog individually.

We are a 100% volunteer operation and ask for your patience while our volunteers process and respond to applications.

Please research the breed or breed mix you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed.

Please continue reading to understand our adoption application screening process.

If you need additional information about your application or our adoption process please email us at adoption@secondhandmutts.org.

Ready to adopt? Click here to learn more about adopting a Secondhand Mutt.

Support our cause. Make a donation.

If you are interested in adopting any one of our dogs please fill out our online adoption application. Applications are responded to with an auto-response message indicating your application has been received. Please check your Spam folder as our mail sometimes does not make it into inboxes due to spam filters. We are a volunteer run operation and we ask for your patience while processing and responding to applications. Please notify your references when you list them on our application and give your listed veterinarian authorization to release your current or previous animals records to our volunteers. If you have never owned a pet before please research the breed you are interested in adopting to understand the needs of the breed and list the name of the veterinarian you plan to use if you do adopt.