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Rocky

By Kendra Spore | Published: August 2, 2020

Arrival Date: 7/14/2020

Breed/Mix: Australian Shepherd

Gender: Male

Age: 9 years

Size: 53 pounds

Altered: Yes

Location: In Foster Provider Home

Vaccinations: Up to Date

Microchipped: Yes

Personality: See Foster Provider Report

Dog Social: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes but is not necessary

House Trained: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Intake Origin: Owner Surrender

Adoption Fee: $200

Rocky is a senior Australian Shepherd mix. He was surrender to us after his owner had to move into a nursing home. Rocky immediately moved into a foster home where he lives with his foster mom and her two dogs. Rocky is very well behaved and calm. He knows all his basic commands and is both house broken and crate trained (though not necessary).

Rocky is up to date on vaccines, microchipped and neutered. Please review his foster report to learn more about him.

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

Rocky is a senior male Australian shepherd mix, estimated to be 9 years old. He’s black, tan, and white with longer hair–a handsome dog. He was surrendered due to his owner moving into a nursing home.

Rocky is very well behaved, calm, and barks very little. He knows all his basic commands and is both house broken and crate trained (your choice; he doesn’t need to be crated). He has some weakness in his back legs/hips and is a little overweight. He likes to go for walks and is very good but cannot go for long distances. He is able to go up and down the stairs with no major problems. He sometimes has trouble getting up and moving if he’s been laying down for awhile. We think that with more exercise these issues may improve. Rocky likes car rides and enjoys sitting quietly and seeing the sites. He also likes being outside and hanging out on a patio or deck.

He is a finicky eater and has to be coaxed with dog gravy and warm water on his food; a little deli meat or cheese helps too. He’s the same way with treats although he’s more quick now that my two dogs are watching and waiting. He does get along well with my dogs and even plays every once in a while.

Rocky has the sweetest personality. He can be a little shy at first but he loves attention, is very friendly, and is just an all-around nice guy. He would be a great companion for a senior human. He’d also be fine with kids, but since he’s not very active, he wouldn’t be a “playmate”. If you’re looking for a mellow new friend and couch buddy, Rocky could be the dog for you.

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.

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Brian

By Kendra Spore | Published: August 2, 2020

Arrival Date: 7/21/2020

Breed/Mix: Cattle Dog Mix

Gender: Male

Age: 2 years

Size: 60 pounds

Altered: Scheduled – Will be prior to adoption

Location: In Foster Provider Home

Vaccinations: Up to Date

Microchipped: Yes

Personality: See Foster Provider Report

Dog Social: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes

House Trained: Yes

Kid Friendly: No young children (flight risk)

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Intake Origin: Rescue Transfer

Adoption Fee: $200

Brian is a young cattle dog mix. He came to us via rescue transfer from Cleveland Animal Care & Control where he was picked up as a stray in Cleveland. Brian moved immediately into a foster home where he is adjusting to home living with his foster humans and learning how to play with their dog. Brian is also learning basic commands from his foster humans. He is house trained and crate trained.

Brian needs a home with a fenced in yard, no young children, and a low/medium energy home. He is a flight risk.

Brian is up to date on vaccines, microchipped and neutered. Please review his foster report to learn more about him.

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

When we first brought Brian home he was scared and didn’t want to get out of the car. After some time of encouraging him and bringing our own dog out to meet him, he let us walk him to our backyard. Once in the backyard, he immediately got along with our dog. At this point he was still a little hesitant with us so we sat patiently in the yard and after about an hour, he was letting us pet him. By the end of the night he was hopping into bed with us.

Although he warmed up to us quickly, he was still a little skittish with loud noises and would occasionally dart into the other room. That being said, once he is comfortable with you, he is the most adoring dog! He loves giving affection and receiving affection. He follows us around the house and loves being pet and cuddled. He is constantly wagging his tail. We had two friends over the other day and Brian warmed up to them immediately, nudging them non stop with his nose to be pet! I’m not sure if this is because he is getting more comfortable with new people or if he felt like he was in a safe space in the backyard with two other dogs, either way it was great to see.

Brian is altogether a good boy. He is potty trained and has had no accidents in our house. He is great with other dogs but is still learning how to play with them. Brian does not know any commands and that is something we are trying to work on with him. Even though he doesn’t know any formal commands, if he starts to do something he shouldn’t, a simple “no” usually puts a stop to it. He isn’t destructive at all and at night he sleeps in the open house with our dog and has done fantastic. If we have to leave, we put him in a crate and he has done well in the crate when we are gone.

Brian is a flight risk though, so anyone looking to adopt will need to be very aware of opening doors and gates around him. We have a fenced yard which is very helpful with this and would recommend his adopter also have at least a 6ft fenced yard.

Meet-Our-Mutts

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.

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.

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Vera

By Kendra Spore | Published: July 30, 2020

Arrival Date: 7/18/2020

Breed/Mix: Manchester Terrier

Gender: Female

Age: 10 years

Size: 21 pounds

Altered: Yes

Location: In Foster Provider Home

Vaccinations: Up to Date

Microchipped: Yes

Personality: See Foster Provider Report

Dog Social: Yes

Crate Trained: Not Necessary

House Trained: Yes

Kid Friendly: Unknown

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Intake Origin: Rescue Transfer (Cleveland Animal Care & Control)

Adoption Fee: $200

Vera is a senior dog who is 100% blind. She came to us via rescue transfer from Cleveland Animal Care & Control. Vera moved immediately into a foster home where she is learning to navigate her new environment and is enjoying spending time with her work-from-home human and resident dogs. Vera visited Gateway Animal Clinic shortly after entering our program and is up to date on all vaccinations.

Please read Vera’s foster report below to learn more about her!

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

Vera is a curious, loving, gentle girl who was someone’s pet prior to being picked up as a stray. While she is 100 percent blind, she gets around quite well and is quickly learning the layout of my house and fenced yard area. I’d characterize her as a cuddle bug, a true lap dog, that loves to be with her human. She is particularly fond of women, and is drawn to female voices, but she does warm up to males once given the chance to sniff them out. Generally speaking, she does not like loud/unusual voices or loud noises since they tend to frighten her. She lets out forceful/loud barks and small growls when she is spooked or faced with the unknown, so a quiet home with no children would be best.

Vera would happily spend all day lying on your lap or next to you on the couch but she is just as comfortable sleeping next to your chair while you work. She has mastered jumping up and down from the couch and can even do stairs (walking up them) when I walk them beside her. I do have the bottom and top of the stairs in my home baby gated (at all times) preventing her from venturing on them by herself when she is home alone. At times, I choose to carry her down the stairs. It’s important to note that while she is a small dog, she is solidly built, muscular and strong. At just over 20 pounds, her adopter will need to be able to lift and carry her at times.

While she does just fine when home alone, and shows no signs of separation anxiety or destructive behavior, I do not leave her for long periods of time since I am working from home these days. I do believe, because of her vision impairment, she would do better in a home where she is left alone for a minimal amount of time each day. So, matching her with someone who can spend the majority of their time with her is optimal. Vera is house trained and has never had an accident in the house. She shows no signs of aggression, food or otherwise, and gets along with other dogs. In addition to placing her in a home with someone who can spend their days with her, I also think Vera may benefit from having another dog in the home. I’ve noticed she will follow other dogs’ scents and the sound of their collars which also helps her navigate inside and outside the house.

Meet-Our-Mutts

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.

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.

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Mel

By Becca | Published: July 24, 2020

Arrival Date: July 22, 2020

Breed/Mix: Shepherd/Terrier Mix

Gender: Male

Age: 14 weeks (as of arrival date)

Size: 50+ pounds (full grown estimate)

Altered: Scheduled – Will be prior to adoption

Location: In Foster Provider Home

Vaccinations: Up to Date

Microchipped: Yes

Personality: See foster provider report

Dog Social: Yes, learning!

Crate Trained: Yes, learning!

House Trained: Yes, learning!

Kid Friendly: Lived with children prior to surrender

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Intake Origin: Owner Surrender

Adoption Fee: $225

Mel is a young puppy learning the ropes of growing up. He was surrendered by a family who realized caring for a puppy involved more time than they had to give. Mel was living with 5 children and spending a lot of time in a crate so it was better for his future to allow him to find a home. He was surrendered and taken to Gateway Animal Clinic where he was examined by Dr. Ben and given his second set of vaccines.

Mel has moved into a foster home where he is living with two adult dogs. He is receiving the structure and guidance he needs from the human caring for him while we get to know him. Mel is being crate trained and quickly learning about house training habits (outside, Mel!).

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

Mel loves being out of the crate and play time. He needs to learn boundaries with play which we are working on. He’s had one accident during play and overnight his crate was dry in the morning. House training tip: cut a puppies water off at 7 PM to make sure no big accidents.

My adult dogs, Hazel and Zoey, woke up at 4 am we did a group potty break. He peed and cried a little when back in the crate. He howled 30 min at bed time when put in the crate so 5 min was an improvement.

We went on a mile walk in am and puppy play time for 35 – 40 min before X-pen while I work from home. He definitely has the Shepherd “working dog” problem solving skills. After 2 walks 1 mile each and play time he managed to scale a 4 ft tall X-pen 2 times to run to my home office to play. Unfortunately he went to his crate for his safety so he doesn’t get injured while doing his Houdini routine.

He is getting potty breaks every 2 hours for a potty break and a walk before work & lunch on my work days. I think he will bond to whomever he lives with. Just wants acceptance and praise. More coming soon as we continue to get to know each other in my home.

Meet-Our-Mutts

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.

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.

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Izzy

By Kendra Spore | Published: July 3, 2020

Arrival Date: May 30, 2020

Breed/Mix: Doberman Pinscher (blue coat)

Gender: Female

Age: 3 years (DOB 1/1/2017)

Size: Large

Altered: Yes

Location: In Foster Home

Vaccinations: Up To Date

Microchipped: Yes

Personality: Outgoing, Happy-Go-Lucky

Dog Social: Yes but would do best as an only dog that has dog friends outside of the home

Crate Trained: Yes, loves her crate

House Trained: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Intake Origin: Owner Surrender

Adoption Fee: $300

Izzy lost her family and home to no fault of her own. It was a devastating surrender for the family who cared for her since she was a young pup raised with love and compassion. Things change in homes and the focus for Izzy is on her and finding her a home with no judgement for how she ended up in our care to see it through she finds the best home ever.

Izzy is dog friendly but we believe she’ll do best in a home where she is not vying for attention in a home with other dogs. She wants to be the only spoiled dog and have dog friends outside of the home.

Izzy is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, spayed and currently living in a foster home with other dogs. Please review her foster report to learn more about her.

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

Izzy came from a home where she was very much a loved dog. She needs to find a home that is equal to the love she was receiving from her former family. She is a very playful dog that loves to be with you everywhere you go! She is very good in the house, goes out to do her business, loves to cuddle (including bed hogging). Izzy is crate trained and enjoys the comforts and security of a crate.

She loves to eat and is a aggressive eater (gulps her food), so she is using a slow feeder bowl to slow her down while eating. She knows basic commands sit, down, stay and has a good recall. Does good on leash when not distracted.

She does well with my three female dobermans, but is very timid and intimidated at first, needs very slow introductions. She might be a bit selective on playmates. Also at times can be a bit stubborn, going in or out of her crate or going outside if she doesn’t want to or it might be raining. (typical Doberman “issues” lol).

Izzy can be very vocal when frightened or intimidated. Dogs should be of comparable size. No small dogs, or animals, she seems to have a high prey drive. Would also do great as a only dog for someone that has the time to devote to her. She seems to be a bit nervous around small children so they are not recommended. Izzy just needs to find someone to help her build up her confidence and trust, she is a good girl that wants to please, would do best with Doberman experienced owner.

Izzy has what is know as Blue Doberman syndrome which in short means, she has a thin coat. She is on inexpensive supplements to help with her coat. 3mg of melatonin helps with blue coats with results seen usually after 6 or more months.

Izzy has a above average energy level, loves to romp and play, but does settle down easily. Would do best in her own physical fenced in yard, due to her high prey drive for small animals. She loves to play and chew on toys such as Kongs, nylabones, and comparable type toys. We don’t use stuffed toys we are very afraid she would ingest the stuffing.

Meet-Our-Mutts

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.

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.

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Marsha-Mellow

By Becca | Published: April 28, 2020

Arrival Date: April 24, 2020

Breed/Mix: Maltese / Terrier Mix

Gender: Female

Age: 3 years

Size: Small

Altered: Yes

Location: Foster Home

Vaccinations: Up to date

Microchipped: Yes

Personality: Shy, Timid, Some Fear

Dog Social: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes, Protective / Guards

House Trained: Yes

Kid Friendly: Not recommended due to resource guarding

Cat Friendly: Yes

Intake Origin: Transfer / Owner Surrender

Adoption Fee: $200

Mellow lives up her name but has a side to her behavior we are working on. She was surrendered by her family due to her protective behavior guarding her crate and toys which were a concerns for the toddler who was just getting to learn the way around the house. Mellow has lived with another small dog and she is currently living in a foster home with 2 other small to medium dogs and doing well. We are not recommending a home with small children at this time. We are recommending a home that can provide her with patience and and understanding of dog language and willingness to work with a trainer to work through her problems.

Mellow is in need of a grooming service but given the situation with COVID-19 that will have to wait. She is a dog that will require grooming 2-3 times per year plus regular upkeep at home. Mellow would benefit from an owner with patience and a passion for understanding dog behavior.

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

UPDATED (May 20, 2020) FOSTER REPORT: Mellow was returned after a week in a trial adopt home and is back in her foster provider home.

Mellow has a very loving and caring side to her. She loves to cuddle up to her person in the evening on the couch and especially in the morning with you in the bed.

She has no toileting issues whatsoever. I had to leave her for 6 hours, since she wouldn’t allow my sister to take her for a walk. (I should have had a meet and greet prior to that day!)

She eats all her food, after she takes multiple pieces of it onto the carpet. It’s quite comical.
She has her special toys and plays with them quite a bit by herself. When she began trusting me more, she would bring her toy to me for me to throw it.

She will become your shadow in every way possible. It’s almost like she is afraid you are going to leave her. Going to the bathroom without shutting the door, is an invite to her.

She’s a great watch dog! Any sound from the outside, results in her barking. No one could break in without my knowledge!

She goes somewhat ballistic in the car, although she always acts like she wants to go for a car ride. Spoke with a few friends who have the Maltese breed and they said their dog shakes the whole time in the car. It may be the breed.

She will go for a walk 10 times a day if you were willing and able. She pulls on the leash, so I would definitely recommend a halter-type leash. Once she has walked for 15-20 minutes, she begins to lower her pace. While on walks, she will bark, and try to go after other dogs, and men. She doesn’t see women or children as a threat while walking.

Her guarding issues are a problem. It usually happens when she is eating, or laying next to her toy. It used to be when she was near her bed, but I trained her from doing that and now she won’t even lay in her bed, and treats its more like a toy, tossing it around.

Only once did she go after my foot with her teeth, and that was when I got too close to one of her toys while she was guarding it.

Not knowing her total past, she has developed major separation anxiety and feels she has had it for some time. Even when I am leaving and go to shut the inner door, she comes after me barking. Once I get back, she becomes a “jumping bean”, until I take her out or pick her up.

Mellow is truly a sweet girl. She is going to need some major training, especially on her separation anxiety. I would even suggest a fenced-in yard with a lot of interaction, throwing her toys and letting her chase them.

INITIAL FOSTER REPORT:

Marshmallow is a very cute little white fur ball. She’s a stereotypical small dog with a big personality.

On the plus side, she’s cute, she’s smart, she’s house trained (mostly), she loves walks and does well on a leash(usually), and she likes to be a lap dog. She sleeps in her bed all night without needing to go out. She’s okay with other dogs once she knows them and I haven’t seen any food/treat aggression. She does bark but no more than my terriers do if something interesting is going on outside. I keep her confined in the kitchen with her bed and a few toys if I go out, which has worked out well.

There are some negatives that a potential adopter should be aware of. She’s not great with strangers and it takes her a little time to warm up. You have to be careful on walks or with people coming in to the house as she will react. She can also be territorial and jealous of her humans, her crate(which I do not use), and her toys. Her way of communicating is growling and sometimes showing teeth if she stubbornly doesn’t want to do something, if she’s being protective, or even when playing. I have never seen her snap or bite. We are working on this behavior and it has lessened but is still evident. We are also working on basic commands but haven’t gotten too far. More training and socialization would be needed. I have a fenced yard but I keep her on a tie-out because she immediately found the one area she could squeeze through.

All that being said, I think she would do best in an adult only home with people who are used to small dog antics and quirks. She seems to prefer women so a man would have to work harder to win her over. She would definitely be a fun companion and keep you entertained.

Meet-Our-Mutts

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.

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.

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Alice

By Becca | Published: April 24, 2020

Arrival Date: April , 5, 2020

Breed/Mix: Doberman/Rottweiler

Gender: Female

Age: DOB 12/8/2019

Size: X-Large

Altered: Scheduled

Location: Foster Provider Home

Vaccinations: Up to date

Microchipped: Yes

Personality: Shy, Timid, Playful

Dog Social: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes, learning as puppies do

House Trained: Yes, learning as puppies do

Kid Friendly: Yes

Cat Friendly: Unknown but puppies can be trained early

Intake Origin: Surrender

Adoption Fee: $250

We teamed up with the local rescue Real Rottweiler Rescue when 7 large breed mixed puppies were surrendered by their owner/breeder. The parents are a 175# male Rottie and a 90# female Doberman. The puppies were basically kept in a barn setting not getting much socialization outside of the barn until they were surrendered to the care of the two rescues. We agreed to take 3 total and Alice is the last one looking to find a home!

Please read up on the breeds as this is a great breed mix but in the hands of an owner who does not understand the needs of a Doberman and the working traits of a Rottweiler added to the expected full grown adult size an unsuspecting dog lover smitten by puppy eyes and antics will be in a pickle if raising the puppy the right way doesn’t happen at an early age. We highly recommend Puppy Preschool by John Ross.

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.

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Alice has adjusted nicely to being at our home and we enjoy having her here. She is extremely affectionate, loving and goofy. She is learning how to play with Hank (our three year old Bluetick Coonhound) and those two chase each other and wrestle in the backyard and house constantly. She follows Hank around quite bit and loves to nap either right next to him or right on top of him, wherever she can squeeze herself to be closer. (I’ve attached a picture of this which is really quite funny).

We are working on potty training and she is doing fairly well. She has had no nighttime accidents since her first night at our place. We are also very slowly working on crate training as she hasn’t really taken to it.

She is very mellow, relaxed and easy to manage for a puppy. We are working on basic commands and recall. She is a pro at “sit” and pretty good with recall and “stay” (we are working on extending the distance). We’re also working on “lay down” right now, which she is just starting to figure out.

Alice is obsessed with food and rushes to eat like she’s not been fed in days. We’ve trained her to sit while we are getting her food together and wait patiently until we put the food down and say “ok” (our release word). She is eating out of a slow feeder bowl. We have been taking her on walks but haven’t really done any training there since she is pretty good on the leash and still trying to process all the new sounds, sights and smells. We are still working on “down” as well since she does like to jump on people upon greeting. She is either not a chewer or has not gotten to that stage yet.

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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.

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.

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Reggae

By Becca | Published: April 10, 2020

ADOPTED! May 8, 2020

Arrival Date:	March 31, 2020
Breed Mix:	Doberman Pinscher
Gender:	Female
Age:	2 (estimate)
Weight/Size:	Large
Altered:	Scheduled
Location:	Foster Provider Home
Vaccinations:	Current
Microchip:	Yes
Dog Social:	Yes
Crate Trained:
House Trained:
Kid-Friendly:
Cat-Friendly:	Yes
Intake Origin:	Stray, Cleveland Ohio
Adoption Fee:	$250

Reggae is a young Doberman Pinscher. She was picked up as a stray in Cleveland and certainly gave the animal control officers a run while trying to detain her. They were able to safely get her and she was taken to the Cleveland Animal Care and Control facility for her owner to claim her. After days of waiting she was released to rescue to start her new life.

Reggae is outgoing and very active. She is currently decompressing in an experienced foster provider home living with other dogs including our very own Roberto. She arrived very skinny and is on a 3-meal diet routine gaining weight with the help of BilJac frozen dog food and a few extra incentive treats.

Reggae is up to date on shots, microchipped and tested negative for heartworm. She is due for a spay in the coming weeks after she’s put on some additional weight.

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

Just a few days with her but wanted to share Reggae is a busy little bee and she is always it seems on the move. She seems very smart knows some commands like sit and down. She is very food motivated, so any kind of training she would probably do quite well. She loves to play and chew on dog toys (Kong, Nylabone…) Reggea does great with the other dogs no issues whatsoever.

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Roberto

By Becca | Published: April 9, 2020

Arrival Date:	March 14, 2020
Breed/Mix:	Doberman Pinscher
Gender:	Male
Age:	2 years (estimate)
Size:	80#
Altered:	4/10/20
Location:	Foster Home
Vaccinations:	Current on all
Microchip:	Yes
Dog Social:	Yes
Crate Trained:	Yes
House Trained:	Yes
Kid Friendly:	Yes
Cat Friendly:	Yes
Intake Origin:	Wayne County
Adoption Fee:	$250

Roberto was found stray in Orville, Ohio and picked up by animal control and taken to Wayne County. His owners did not claim him so he was released to the public and/or rescue and we stepped in to be his caretaker until he could find a home. While at the Wayne County Animal Shelter he was cat tested and is not a dog recommended to live with cats. He moved into a foster home and has received all of his vaccines and we took care of his neuter surgery on 4/10. Roberto is receiving necessary structure, crate training and obedience a confident male dog of his breed should. He is staying with one of our most experienced Doberman handlers/caregivers and is currently living with other dogs in the home including our very own Reggae.

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.

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.

Foster Provider Dog Report

Roberto is such a fun and pleasant dog to be around. He is the typical velcro Doberman. He just loves to spending time being close to his people, also loves hugs and giving kisses. Roberto does know some basic commands sit, down and is starting to do very well on a leash and is crate trained. He would do fantastic taking some obedience classes with his new owner. He does very good in the home, he lets you know when he needs to go outside to potty. Does very good with the other female dogs, but can get a little pushy and dominating with males. (no aggression) He loves to chew and play with toys. (Kong, Nylabones and balls) Roberto needs a firm leader.

As with any typical Doberman, but more so male Doberman he is going to test you, to see what he can and can’t get away with. Dobermans are not a breed for everyone, they can’t be stubborn and spiteful, but once you learn to communicate with them,(training is a big part) they are the most loyal and loving dogs. Roberto would do well in a home as a only dog or with a comparable sized and activity level female. Roberto wouldn’t be a good fit for young children, due to his size and energy level. Roberto is a great boy, the right people would be very lucky to have him in their lives.

He is just a good boy, he does have one kinda bad issue and that’s the real problem why I say no small children. He doesn’t like his male part touched. I was investigating which I thought was a lump on his back end and well let’s say I don’t think he was smiling at me, he did calm down quickly and was okay with me soon afterwards. He just gave me a warning. Warnings are good.

Robert chilling out the day after his neuter surgery

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Sardine

By Becca | Published: February 26, 2020

ADOPTED! June 6, 2020

Arrival Date:	11/13/19
Breed:	Terrier / Hound Mix
Gender:	Female
Age:	4-6 years old
Weight:	38# and gaining!
Personality:	Happy-Go-Lucky, Confident
Fully Vaccinated:	Yes
Microchipped:	Yes
Spayed/Neutered:	Scheduled
In foster Home:	Yes (as of 12/1)
Dog Social:	In Training
Crate Trained:	Yes
House Trained:	Yes
Kid-Friendly:	Yes
Cat-Friendly:	Not Recommended
Origin:	Stray / Shelter Transfer
Adoption Fee:	$200

We at Secondhand Mutts never shy away from the hard cases. We respect the dog. We welcome dogs with everything from basic house training issues to mange cases, heartworm positive dogs to those sick and quarantined with pneumonia, dogs with broken legs and occasionally those who need focused and more intense behavior modification. We go The Extra Mile.

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Sponsorship of dogs whose behaviors leave a little bit to be desired or in need of polishing for placement into a forever home. We work with various local and skilled dog trainers who offer our dogs fair and honest evaluations as well as training sessions for our potential adoptive families to ensure the training needs of the dog they are interested in can be adequately met and managed.

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Sardine was picked up in Richland County (OH) as a stray. Her report shares she had been making herself cozy on various porches, was starving and apparently had no owner. She was taken to the animal control facility for shelter and care before being transferred with Gertrude to our facility for her continued care.

Clearly, Sardine has been neglected by whomever was supposedly her caretaker prior to being a stray. She clearly has a history of having an owner as she has shown us her ability to sit, stay, down and roll over! She is very responsive to treats and she will make an excellent dog for a positive reinforcement training program. Our protocol with a dog who has been starved as Sardine has is to decompress her in a quiet and safe environment which we are providing her for. She will transfer to an open no-dog foster home on December 1st.

Sardine is scheduled for her spay appointment and despite being neglected and starved she is on her way to a healthy recovery. We are feeding her small meals 3-4 times per day for weight gain and will taper her to a 2 meal a day plan when she moves into a foster home. She is up to date on shots and now has a microchip.

Sardine has exhibited a lack of exposure to dogs so we are taking our time with her to get her health on track before we continue with our plans to evaluate her social skills with other dogs. She has shown she is good with humans, she is not possessive of her food and she is not destructive when left alone (outside of a crate!). She has also shown us she is 100% house trained and she will let you know when she needs to go. Bonus for a rescue dog owner!

We are currently relying on our dedicated volunteers to give her walks outside of the facility. The crew at The Mutt Hutt is also providing her with one-on-one time play. She very much enjoys the affection she is receiving and playing ball.

We are going The Extra Mile for Sardine and will be providing training lessons for her adopter to assist with polishing he skills. At this time we do not know if she will be or ever be a candidate to play in groups with dogs or live with another dog. We are hopeful to make progress with her while she is in our care and in a foster home along with continued care when she is place in a trial home.

Sardine would do best in a home without young children.

If you are interested in any one of our dogs please fill out our online adoption application.

FOSTER HOME REPORT:

Sardine is a beautiful, high-energy bundle of love and affection. She has been very well trained in some areas (potty, sit, down, roll over, shake, kennel up); less so in others (polite human/dog greetings, leash walks, socializing with other dogs). She’s so smart and eager to please though, that I’m sure she will respond very well to additional training in these areas.

We’ve had Sardine for almost 2 months and she’s a busy pup, but an absolute delight. Her vocalizations have been hysterical. She makes the funniest snorts and whines. She is an overwhelmingly cheerful gal, liking nothing better than to flop on your lap, roll over in your arms like a baby, and wait for the belly rubs. She likes giving kisses and snuggling up with anyone on a bed or a couch. She does sometimes get a little boisterous in her play, head-butting, mouthing and pawing at us. We are working on that though — and she understands and settles down at a stern “No!”

Sardine needs a good amount of exercise to keep her mischievous side tuckered out. She is a vigorous chewer -stuffed toys don’t last long, especially if they squeak- and needs very durable items to work on when she’s crated, but she’s (mostly) respectful of what is hers. No issues with shoes, rugs, furniture, etc., and she’s been fantastic with regard to her house training. Only one little accident when she first arrived. We do keep her crated when we aren’t home, but that’s mostly to keep her out of trouble when we can’t keep an eye on her. When we are home though, she has full run of the house and has been fine. Okay, she’s peeked up on the counters/tables a few times, but hasn’t stolen any food from them and, again, is quick to get down with a corrective “No!” She is pretty barky with people at the door or on the other side of our fence which can be a little intimidating. Once we bring guests in and she’s sniffed them over though, she’s been sweet as pie.

If you’ve got the time and inclination to keep her well-exercised, and the consistency to communicate your expectations to her, Sardine will make the perfect pet for you. She is a smart, loving, loyal dog.

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