Austin

Border Collie | Tallapoosa, GA

AdultMaleMediumCorgi

About

Meet Austin

LEARNING TO TRUST:  Approx. 4 years old / Approx. 45 lbs. Hi, my name is Austin!  I was at animal control when Mostly Mutts came for me.  I’m very grateful, but I was also quite scared and shut down. The volunteers and trainers are helping me get ready for my new family by being patient with me while I gain confidence to be a great companion.  Are you looking for a sweet boy who needs the love and patience of an amazing family to help me open up in my new home?  If that sounds like you, read on and let’s see if we’re a match!  • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I came in with another scared dog named Dylan and we do love each other a lot!  Right now, we are both settling into shelter life and learning some independence from each other. I am the follower and Dylan the leader with a little more confidence than me. It’s not required that we’re adopted together, but if we can be, I’d be so happy! If we’re not adopted together, my trainer does think that I should have another dog-friendly dog in my new home to continue learning from. The tricky part right now is that I’m still a bit too scared to play with other dogs yet, though I have not shown any aggression.  So, if you have a dog that you think may be a fit for me, let’s meet and see if we can be pals. / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids yet at Mostly Mutts, but I think I would do best living with older, mature kids who have calm natures such as 15+ years old.  Let’s meet! • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  I am a nice boy who came in very scared and insecure.  I don’t remember my past, but it had to be hard. I definitely need extra time to settle in at the shelter as well as the love and patience from the shelter volunteers and trainers who are working to help me build confidence.  They are slowly seeing me start to smile and I’ll let them give me some love, but I do still try to find a way out. A dog savvy family that understands I didn’t have a normal dog’s upbringing and will need lots of time to adjust in my new home would be a great fit for me. I just know that the heart-shaped spot on my left hip is a sign that there is a loving nature ready to be revealed – with patience and kindness. No apartment/condo type home please as that would just be too much commotion for me. / My energy level is 4-6.    • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I am a student in the Mostly Mutts University training program, where I’m working with a trainer to become more comfortable with normal dog things. I am a puller on my leash and deemed a flight risk, so only an experienced dog walker should walk me for now. Also, a secure fenced yard will be best. / My crate manners are good at Mostly Mutts. / I've only had a few accidents on the shelter schedule, so hopefully I’ll do well in my new home on a good schedule. • LIKES/DISLIKES:  Right now, the volunteers are working to learn what things I like and what makes me nervous or unsure.  I will need a patient and loving owner who will open their heart and give me time to adjust and relax in my home.  Then, I will surely open my heart to you. / I don’t like to be rushed or forced into new situations too fast.  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 annual vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I’m on an anxiety medication called Fluoxetine to help me with the stress I’m feeling. I am looking for a home with a dog savvy person who will use patience and love to help me adjust in my new home.  My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.  

Adoption Process
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption's Adoption Process Our facility is currently open to the public Monday-Saturday, 11-3. We welcome you to come meet our adoptable Mutts & Kitties! Please keep in mind the following: Many of our adoptable Mutts & Kitties are in foster homes, so please call 770-272-6888 to find out if the pet you are interested in is at our facility. With an approved application we can set up meet & greets and adoptions with a pet in foster care. We are not yet up to full ‘staffing’ following the pandemic, so there may be times when we cannot do meet & greets or process an application on the spot. The best first step is to submit an application via www.mostlymutts.org. Our adoption counselors are happy to help make a great match for you and your family! Adoption Info: Adoptions are being scheduled for approved applicants, by appointment only. Please submit an application through our website at www.mostlymutts.org if you are interested in one of our adoptable pets. We are receiving a large volume of applications and processing may take a little bit longer than normal. We are grateful for your interest, and an adoption counselor will be in touch as quickly as possible. Please give us 48 hours to respond before sending a follow-up email. Don’t see a dog or cat for you on the website? Submit the application anyway!! We are taking in a large number of dogs and cats weekly. Due to the overwhelming demand, many are matched with approved applicants prior to being posted online. Our adoption counselors will be happy to help make a great match for you and your family. Thank you for your patience and support! You may also call our phone line, 770-272-6888 or email [email protected] with specific questions about any of our adoptable animals. We do require an interview, references and a contract. Must be 21 or over to adopt. Our Adoption process is very thorough...MM prides itself in making every effort to place each animal in the right home. Dogs: Our adoption fee is $299. Each dog that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag, Martingale collar and leash: Spay or Neuter Surgery Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordatella) De-Worming Microchip Heartworm Testing (1 yr & older) we pay for treatment for any HW+ animal after adoption at our own vet Cats: Our adoption fee is $175 for cats. Each cat that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag: Spay or Neuter Surgery Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, FVRCP) De-Worming Combo-Tested (FeLV/FIV) Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend! Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!

Contact
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc.
(770) 272-6888
[email protected]
http://www.mostlymutts.org