About Henry

Foster or Adopter Needed by 6/3/26 Henry needs a committed foster or adopter to secure his ride from Fort Bend Animal Services in Texas to Cedarburg, WI with Mutt Life Dog Rescue on 6/3/26 in partnership with Dog Is My CoPilot. Without a home commitment, he cannot make transport. Meet Henry Henry is the kind of dog who wins people over simply by being himself. This handsome 5-year-old Lab mix has a calm, gentle nature and a quiet presence that makes you instantly feel at ease around him. Henry arrived at the shelter already neutered and with an unregistered microchip, making it clear he once had a home of his own. A Good Samaritan shared that he had been wandering around their neighborhood since last summer, surviving on his own for far too long before finally making his way to the shelter. Despite everything he has been through, Henry has remained incredibly sweet and easygoing. He walks beautifully on a leash with no pulling or chaos - just a relaxed stroll by your side. His energy level is on the lower side, and he seems happiest simply sitting close to people and soaking up affection. If you are willing to pet him, Henry is more than happy to stay right there beside you. Henry has done well around other dogs in shelter playgroups and during dog introductions. He calmly greeted another dog and was perfectly content coexisting nearby, though he seemed much more interested in getting attention from staff members than engaging in play. He appears to be a dog who enjoys companionship without needing to be the center of activity. He is not overly interested in toys or treats right now and can seem a little unsure at times, but his gentle personality always shines through. After spending so long fending for himself, Henry deserves a soft place to land and a family who will finally give him the stability and love he has been missing. Quick Facts: Age: 5 years Gender: Male (neutered) Weight: 85 lbs Breed: Lab Mix Heartworm Status: Negative Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Not tested Good with Kids: Likely yes Potty Trained: Unknown Crate Trained: Unknown Leash Trained: Yes Henry is ready to leave shelter life behind and become someone's loyal, loving companion. If you are able to foster or adopt Henry, please apply today. www.muttlife.org __________ Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up-to-date dewormer, vaccinations, heartworm prevention (age appropriate), and certified veterinarian inspection within 30 days of adoption. __________ Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply! https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies _________ ADOPTION PROCESS: 1.) Apply: Fill out an adoption application completely and submit all necessary documents. 2.) Application Decision: approved applicants will be notified via phone call and email. 3.) Foster-to-Adopt Trial Period: After approval, you have the opportunity to do a meet and greet and bring your dog home! You get a 5-day foster-to-adopt (FTA) period to make sure it's the right fit. 4.) Final Decision: By the end of the FTA period, please let us know your final decision to adopt or return the dog to our rescue. 5.) Home Visit: After the adoption process, we conduct a home visit either in person or via Zoom meeting to ensure that everything is going well with the transition and to answer any final questions you may have. 6.) Neuter/spay for puppies: for dogs who are not fixed at the time of adoption, we will reimburse for the procedure once we receive proof of spay/neuter. The procedure MUST be done at HAWS Snip Clinic in Waukesha, WI, or Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison, WI. If you would like to go through your veterinarian or another location, we will reimburse $125 once we receive proof of the procedure. We recommend spay/neuter around 6 months old. **Note: Adoptions are not considered final until the dog is neutered/spayed if applicable**

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Mutt Life Dog Rescue of WI Inc.
Ozaukee County
cedarburg, Wisconsin

262-424-0955

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