Sex: Female
Breed: Labrador Retriever x
Estimated Date of Birth : 09/20/2023
Meet Maika- The Cowardly Canine. Pronounced [My-eek-ah]
Maika is a 3-year-old lab mix. Maika first came to us as a scared tiny puppy. She was immediately placed into a foster home or the Foster fell madly in love with her and chose to adopt her. Unfortunately Maika’s crippling fear proved to be too much for her adopter and she was returned to us earlier this year.
We’ve watched her come light years from where she was. The scared dog petrified of anything that moved, she would just sit in the corner. She would tremble at the sight of anyone new. She struggled with trust, but because of the hard work of the staff. She’s learned to trust again.
Her fear has now been replaced with exuberance and curiosity about her surroundings. The people she once showed trepidation to are now a source of joy. She enjoys her long walks and her play groups with her other canine friends. She is the definition of resilience and proof that any dog can overcome whatever obstacles they may face.
Maika would thrive in a home where she isn’t the only dog. She wouldn’t require a highly active family rather one that would just love her and support her as she continues to grow. Due to her nervousness small children may not be the best fit for her.
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Here’s what you need to know about adopting a cat or dog from Marley’s Mutts:
- Each adoptable pet will be introduced on Facebook
- Each pet will have its own profile here on the website
- All pets will be spayed or neutered
- All pets will be micro-chipped and shots will be up-to-date
- Each pet has their own application to complete—make sure you use the right one (linked from their bio)
It’s important to us that each pet goes not just to a great home but to the “right” home. Our foster parents work with each pet to get to know them and their needs.
We try hard to list all of the pertinent info about each pet on the site so you can choose the pet that will fit with your family/lifestyle. If you don’t see a specific pet on the site, he/she is not ready for adoption. Please be patient and wait until the bio is listed. We don’t decide on a “first come, first served” basis but rather on a “who’s the very best fit.” So, don’t panic.
It’s not a quick process. We receive dozens of applications for each pet so please be patient. If you’re shortlisted you’ll be contacted as soon as possible.
If selected to meet one of our pets and you currently have pets, you’ll be asked to do an in-person pet intro; we don’t do the long-distance adoption thing. If you live out of town, plan a fun road trip to meet the pet in person.
Don’t be discouraged if your application is not selected. Remember, we get a lot of them! Trust us, the best fit for you is coming.
If you’re lucky and you do adopt a super amazing pet from Marley’s Mutts, don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us for training, medication, or behavior questions. We’re here for you, and your pet.