Meet Spirit! A 5-year-old, petite mix of pure resilience and sweetness. Spirit has come so far. She learned how to be a dog… how to be part of a family… and, most beautifully, how to trust. She’s gentle, soulful, and good with other dogs. Read her incredible journey below. Spirit’s Story 10/7/22: Spirit was confiscated from a dog-fighting ring and taken to the shelter. She was given a number instead of a name. 11/29/22: All confiscated dogs were officially surrendered. 12/10/22: I chose her and gave her the name “Spirit.” 12/17/22: She arrived in Wisconsin and began the first day of her new life. A New Beginning Spirit is extraordinary. Her tail still tucks tight, but every now and then I catch a tiny wag out of the corner of my eye—a little spark that tells me she’s healing. She loves when someone talks to her. I imagine she went years without anyone treating her like a living, feeling creature… so now she soaks in every word. I tell her often how perfect she is, how loved she is, and how bright her future looks. I have patience. I have time. And she deserves both. She adores her soft bed—no more cold, hard ground. She proudly wears her winter coat when she goes outside. She loves having a full belly, warm naps, gentle pets, and quiet reassurance. She flinches a bit at first touch, but then melts into soft affection. What Spirit Wants Love. A full belly. A warm, soft place to sleep. Gentle words. And a family who will treasure her for the rest of her life. This. Is. Our. Journey. And now, she’s ready to start the next chapter—with a family who sees the magic in her. Spirit is available for adoption through Ma Paws & Me Pet Rescue based out of Watertown, WI. She is spayed, microchipped, dewormed, and up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines, and current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. Adoption Fee: $350 Interested in meeting Spirit? All Ma, Paws & Me Pet Rescue dogs are in homes with foster families; we do not have a shelter where dogs are available for daily viewing. Our process is as follows: 1. Review our policies and adoption radius on our website: http://mapawsmepetrescue.com/adopt/ 2. Submit an application for review and approval; 3. MPM Rescue reviews application and checks vet records and references; 4. MPM foster contacts approved applicant(s) to arrange a home check and meeting with available dog(s); 5. If there is a good fit, adoption is completed with a contract and fees (payable via check or cash). The adoption fee is listed here: http://mapawsmepetrescue.com/adopt/ Dogs from Ma, Paws & Me Pet Rescue come with the following medical care already provided: - Spay/Neuter surgery - Age appropriate vaccinations - Heartworm test (for dogs over 6mo) and treatment if positive - Microchip - Deworming - Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative - Any other necessary medical treatment as recommended by veterinarian *Please note that the identified breed(s) are best guesses. We very rarely have information on our dogs' actual breeds since they often come to the shelters we work with as strays.*