Sex: Female
Breed: Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd x
Estimated Date of Birth : 11/12/2024
Dark colored medium and large breeds are some of the most euthanized in public shelters nationwide. Dogs like Marilyn overlooked simply because of color, breed and size. Frequently these dogs are never given the chance they deserve or even the opportunity to learn the skills they need to interest adopters. They just want their chance. A chance to gain skills and knowledge. A chance to be wanted and loved. Marilyn is finally getting her chance.
Marilyn didn’t deserve the death sentence her former family gave her. Her life before has left her with the insecurities we see in so many of these discarded pups. Nervous but wanting that positive interaction so much. Bouncy but trying extra hard to learn the basics of good dog manners. Super needy because no one has ever made her feel she mattered. To matter….that’s all she wants more than anything else in the world. Marilyn is going to do so much with her chance and we hope find her perfect home. She deserves nothing less than that!
Now that she’s at our rescue ranch we’re working on building up Marilyn’s confidence. She’s excited to be around people and excited to see other dogs. No reactivity she simply doesn’t know what to do with all the excited energy she feels. With time and consistency that excited energy will fade and Marilyn will understand. Understand our expectations, understand what gets her positive feedback. She wants so much to please and is already making lots of progress. Want to be a part of Marilyn’s journey to belong? She’d love to belong to you! Fill out her application and we’ll schedule a time for you to meet and hopefully fall in love.
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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.