Hi, my name is Islay (eye-la)! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control after seemingly being on my own for a good bit before that. I am so happy to be safe and in a Mostly Mutts foster home. I’ve been spending time in between two wonderful foster homes, where I am learning what it means to be loved. I am now ready to meet my furever family!
• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I’m best buds with the little terrier in my foster home and he only weighs 10 lbs! When we are outside, we do zoomies in the back yard and spend time hanging out! There are two older dogs who will play with me from time to time, until they are worn out and need a nap. I think I would really enjoy having a fur sibling in my new home, so if you have a friendly doggie, let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids while with Mostly Mutts, but I can be exuberant and active at times so older children would be best – no toddlers or small children that I might bump over.
• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m super sweet, loving and enjoy being with my people and dog friends. Wherever they go, I follow! I enjoy being active and would be happiest with an active family that has the time to meet my energy level and support my quest to be a great housemate. I had to learn which items in a home belong to me, but I have made great progress and my foster leaves me out of my crate now when she goes to the store. She can watch me on a pet camera and says that I mostly nap while she’s away. When she works in the yard, I love to run around and ‘help’ her! I can’t wait to learn our new routine together and see what I can ‘help’ you with! / My energy level is 6-8.
• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I am a smart girl who is very receptive to training and wants a family that enjoys training their dog. I have been attending Mostly Mutts training classes with my foster Mom. I know the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘come’, ‘leave it’ and ‘down’ commands as well as walk nicely on a leash! I am a polite gal, asking your permission before jumping onto any furniture. However, I also respond well to “off” if I put my paws on counters or climb on the furniture when not invited. / I’ve had good crate manners in my current foster home, going in willingly to sleep there at night. I usually put myself to bed before my foster Mom turns in for the night. During the night, I enjoy relocating to the dog bed in my foster mom’s bedroom – this way we can be together as soon as she wakes up! / I have very good potty habits in both of my foster homes. A little whimper is my signal I need to go – and I take care of business quickly once I am outside.
• LIKES/DISLIKES: In my foster homes, I’ve been treated to nice walks or hikes, and I think I would be a GREAT hiking (or running) partner for a family member who loves the outdoors. It’s a wonderful way to be sure I get the important exercise I need, and we get to spend time together (which is my favorite thing), so – it’s a win-win! I also enjoy wading in a creek, chasing balls in the yard - so a fenced yard would be wonderful, chew bones, carrots and Pup-Peroni treats (which I take politely). Hanging out with my people for belly rubs, brushings and being loved on is my most favorite thing of all. I gravitate towards men over women and would love a kind man in my new home! I love the handyman that comes to work in my foster’s home too – ditching my foster to spend my time with him, lol. Her adult son is also one of my favorite people! / I don’t like strangers coming right up to me wanting to say hello. I prefer to observe before deciding if I want to go up to meet them. However, the more people I meet, the more confident I have become that people are nice and can be trusted. My foster takes me lots of places with her, like the Mostly Mutts Market, farmer’s market, and the hardware store so that I can be exposed to new people! I don’t like to spend too much time away from my people. Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training.
• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. In my foster homes, I’m just fine with being touched all over, restrained, having my nails trimmed, etc. However, I was very frightened for my vet appointment, so the vet recommends that I’m premedicated to help with that anxiety, likely muzzled too as I did get a little snappy when at the vet, but they could tell it was only out of fear, not aggression. I think if I got used to seeing one vet, I could build up my confidence with them and maybe vet visits wouldn’t be so frightening for me.
I am looking for an experienced owner who is committed to training and will guide me as I overcome my anxiety and be the best companion I can be. My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.
