IRIS (Gives Hugs) Labrador Retriever & American Bulldog Mix Wyandotte, MI

The shelter sees a lot of dogs Iris's age. Holiday puppies abandoned by people who did not think through the responsibilities of taking on a dog. Once they start to grow up, they become disposable and fill up the shelters.

Volunteers have devoted time building up Iris's confidence. She had a session with our friend Diane (from Downriver Dogs Obedience Training) last week. Diane loved our little Iris. She said she was eager to please and eager to learn. An all around good dog.

Iris likes running around with other dogs (and her humans), but loves being inside just as much.

If you want to know more about Iris, email us here: wacvolunteers@gmail.com!

* AGE: About 6 months old
* TEMPERAMENT: Loves to play and give hugs, but needs a home able to build up her confidence. She is a gentle puppy, but can become frightened of loud noises or new experiences.
* Why are they at the shelter? Rescued as a stray.
* Any Health issues? none known
* How are they with other cats? Dogs? She seems to want to play with other dogs and seems to coexist peacefully with cats
* Volunteer Comments? "Iris needs a home willing to show her she's safe and patiently help build her confidence"
Thank you for your interest in adopting a shelter dog!

NOW HOW DO I MEET OR ADOPT THIS DOG?

1. Go to our website at wacshelter.com.

2. Click on the "Apply To Adopt" button to submit an online adoption application.

** NOTE: You will get an email confirmation that we have received your application. If you do not see this email appear upon submission, please check your "spam" folder.

3. Your application will be processed and a volunteer adoption counselor will call or email with any questions.

** NOTE: If any questions are left unanswered or incomplete, the application cannot be processed. A completely filled out application will take 1-3 days to process! Missing or inaccurate answers may invalidate the application.

4. We will set up a time with you to meet the animal you've applied to adopt!

** NOTE: Our volunteers strive to make the best possible match once the application is accepted. Our goal is a fit that benefits both the dog and the home!

** We DO give preference to applicants with verifiable dog experience (as a primary caretaker).

All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm negative unless otherwise indicated.

All dogs are up to date on age appropriate vaccinations and current on heartworm prevention!

All of our resident dogs are housetrained unless otherwise indicated.

Dog Fact: It will take the average dog 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to get used to a new environment and learn the routine, 3 months to finally feel like they are home.

Our adoption fee for canines is $95.
That fee covers: Spay/Neuter, Heartworm Test, Deworming, Flea Prevention, Current Heartworm Prevention and Vaccinations.

We look forward to meeting you!