Labrador Retriever and Boxer Dogs Available for Adoption in Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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Gatsby Needs a Foster or Adopter by 5/29/26 to Secure His Ride to Wisconsin

Gatsby is currently with a partner rescue in Georgia and is looking for a foster or adopter to reserve his spot on the transport to Cedarburg, WI with Mutt Life Dog Rescue on 5/29/26. He’ll need a committed home in place to make the trip north, and we’re hoping someone is ready to give him that chance.

Meet Gatsby

Gatsby is a 3-month-old Lab/Boxer mix who is ready to leave his stray days behind. He was found with his sister, Gracie, wandering in a remote area of Georgia, and eventually was brought to the local shelter.

Gatsby is a happy, playful puppy who loves attention and is always up for an adventure. He has a sweet nature and enjoys being around people, making him a great companion in the making. Like any young pup, he’s full of curiosity and still figuring out the world around him.

He’s just getting started with training and will benefit from a home that can guide him through the basics like potty training, crate time, and leash walking. Gatsby is eager, food-motivated, and at the perfect age to learn and grow into a well-rounded dog.

Age: 3 months
Gender: Male
Weight: 10lbs
Breed: Lab/Boxer mix (best guess)
Spayed/Neutered: Not yet
Potty Trained: Not yet
Crate Trained: Not yet
Leash Manners: Not yet
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes with proper introduction
Good with Kids: Yes (typical puppy)

Gatsby is ready for a fresh start and would love a foster or adoptive home to help him get there. If you’re able to foster or adopt, please apply today.
www.muttlife.org



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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.
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Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply!

https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies
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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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