Mia - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Chestertown, Maryland

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Mia - Available!
Intake date 30 May 2026 . black and white, rough coated spayed female, DOB 22 August 2025, current weight 50lbs, does need fitness. . Mia was a transfer in from a partner shelter when she was relinquished due to not being a good fit for the home she was living in. While well cared for, Mia is simply too active for that home. . Mia is well crate trained, rides nicely while crated in a vehicle, is super appropriate when meeting adult humans and other dogs. Mia has met cats briefly while in foster and has potential to live with cats with appropriate introductions and boundaries. She does walk reasonably on leash, though needs training. Adopters will be encouraged to take classes. . Mia will thrive in an active, social home with other dogs, an interest in training, and the ability to keep a young brain satisfied. Kids are currently unknown. . This dog is located in Maryland - we do not ship or transport dogs. For information on adoption, an FAQ, and our application, please see our website at mabcr.org. If you are interested in adoption, please submit an application, complete with documentation. . Dogs that have not lived previously with children will not be offered to homes where young (generally under 12) children reside. We do not 'test' dogs with children or cats, since testing here will not show an accurate picture, and may give potential adopters false comfort. If a dog has lived with children or cats, that will be stated in their description. We do begin crate training all dogs on intake, however, we do not guarantee housebreaking, though most dogs are at a minimum, situationally housebroken. . We do not place dogs as ESA, nor will we place a dog as hypo-allergenic. Applicants interested in adoption of a potential service dog must be actively working with an experienced trainer. Please indicate on the application what skills a potential service dog will be asked to perform. In general, we do not DNA test our dogs in residence. If we do not know a dogs genetic background, we will not advertise it as such, and would prefer that folks not 'guess' publicly. We may describe a dog as a type - example border collie type, aussie type, etc. . Please note that some dogs may be placed with an alter deposit and contract, and any dog of any age may be placed with a training deposit and contract -- this would be noted on offer, prior to placement. For additional information on these policies, please see our website. . Questions about dogs are generally not answered here due to lack of staffing. All available dogs may not be listed on our website due to time constraints and does not effect a specific dog's availability. Additional information and photos will be posted here as time permits. ***********

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

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