Mindy

Maltese

3yo-  DOB 06/24/22   

6lbs

Spayed/Microchipped

UTD on vaccinations

Current on flea & heartworm prevention

***Her sister Mandy is available for adoption, too

Adoption Donation: $550 (tax deductible)

Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Only complete & qualified applications will be considered/contacted. 

We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & able to drive there for a meet and greet. We are a 100% foster-based rescue, therefore only approved applicants will be contacted for a meet & greet. Applications & FAQ about our adoption process can be found here on our website.

Mindy is a low key, quiet little girl.  Until now, she has spent her time raising puppies for other families. Now, she has the chance to find her family & to be loved for the rest of her life. She is timid at first but is excited to make new friends. You can see that she is desperately excited & eager to be a part of your family. 

She will do best learning from other 4-legged siblings, we would like to see her find a home with some friends of similar size & energy level. It is not mandatory to have another dog, but it is preferable for her comfort. She follows her foster siblings around, like in & out the door for potties, going from room to room, social cues, & different activities. Once she is used to the routine, she catches on quickly. 

She is still not accepting of the harness and leash.  We have tried in her foster home, but it is simply too much too soon. Therefore, for her safety, a secure physical fence yard or a stable x-pen is required.  If you go online or to your local pet supply store, you can find examples of available x-pens (exercise pens).  An aluminum or slat type of fencing will need a gap filler around the bottom half so she can't get through, something like galvanized wire mesh or another sturdy mesh type material.   She isn't an outdoor adventure dog; she doesn't need a big yard.  But she does need a very secure area to do her potty business. Never EVER should she be left in the yard alone. 

If you are looking for a quiet & snuggly friend, Mindy would love to hang out with you!  We hope to find her a human friend that is interested in spending the day teaching Mindy how wonderful it is to have a family.