Approximate Age: TBD Approximate Weight: TBD Meet Mysma Mysma is an absolute doll baby of a dog who has quickly won over her foster family with her sweet, gentle personality. Fresh off raising her puppies, she's learning how wonderful it is to simply be someone's beloved companion. Incredibly sweet and affectionate - a total "mush" who loves attention and snuggles Dog-friendly and coexists nicely with other dogs Very food motivated but has shown no food aggression Starting to discover toys and enjoys chewing on Benebones Loves to give gentle hugs and cuddle close to her people Can hold her potty well during the workday and continues improving with routine Beginning to relax and show her playful side as she settles in Still adjusting after weaning her puppies and may show some separation anxiety at first (whining or barking before settling) Learning crate routines - may fuss initially but settles with time Strong on leash and tends to pull; a harness and continued practice will help May pace a bit as she adjusts to her new environment Very curious about food and may try to follow her nose to snacks Mysma is a loving, gentle soul who is transitioning from devoted mama to cherished family dog. With patience, reassurance, and plenty of cuddles, she will blossom into an incredibly loyal and affectionate companion. Whoever adopts her is getting a truly special girl. ********************************************************************* Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey. Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster. ____________________________________________________________ ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE! Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process - Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated! Requirements And Donations - Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS). - Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards. - Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies. - Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available. Location And Hours - Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM. - We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations. Bringing Your New Dog Home - The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/. - Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/. Support ODHS Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. #Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster