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Muffit - Akita / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Akita Mix Dog For Adoption in Holland, MI, USA

Akita Mix Dog For Adoption in Holland, MI, USA

Physical Attributes

Coat Length	Short
Altered	Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids	Yes
OK with Dogs	No
OK with Cats	Yes
Other

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found	No
Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations

Description

Posted Breed: Akita / Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Muffit is a fine gal that would love a fur-ever home of her own. (She does require a fenced in back yard) Muffit has a lot of energy and loves to go for long walks and runs. She loves her toys and cookies as well. Muffit appears to be house broken also. Muffit does pick and choose which dogs she likes so a home where she is the only dog would be ideal. Muffit is truly a special gal and has so much love and attention for someone. An approved adoption application is required. The $185 adoption fee (payable by cash only) includes spay/neuter; microchip; dental teeth cleaning (if needed prior to adoption); vaccinations; and heartworm testing. Our adoption application may be found by going to: www.headinhomerescue.org; then click on the link to the adoption application. Dogs for adoption may be seen by appointment only following an approved application. Proof of completion of an obedience class is required for all dogs following adoption. Please note: while we welcome out of state applications, we do not ship our animals and require adopters to come to Holland to finalize any adoption.

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