Islay

A LOVING GIRL LOOKING FOR MY MATCH: Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 50 lbs. Hi, my name is Islay (eye-la)! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control after seemingly being on my own for a good bit before that. I am so happy to be safe and in a Mostly Mutts foster home. I’ve been spending time in between two wonderful foster homes, where I am learning what it means to be loved. I am now ready to meet my furever family! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I’m best buds with the little terrier in my foster home and he only weighs 10 lbs! When we are outside, we do zoomies in the back yard and spend time hanging out! I would really enjoy having a small or medium sized fur sibling in my new home, so if you have a friendly doggie, let’s meet! Large dogs intimidate me though. / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids while with Mostly Mutts, so I'm not sure, but I might like to meet some teenagers who respect boundaries and aren’t overly boisterous, and best no young children that might make me feel anxious. • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m super sweet, loving and enjoy being with my people and dog friends. Wherever they go, I follow! I enjoy being active and would be happiest with a family that will be active with me and has the time to take me on walks and hikes. I am a great trail-walking or jogging partner. I used to be nervous when meeting new people, but I’ve grown a lot in that area and often happily walk up to people to meet them now. My foster takes me to lots of places with her, like the Mostly Mutts Market, farmer’s market, and the hardware store so that I can meet new people in friendly environments! / My energy level is 6 - 8. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I am a smart girl who is very receptive to training and I know the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘come’, ‘leave it’ and ‘down’ commands. I also walk nicely on a leash! / My foster can leave me at home uncrated and I have been very good, mostly just napping. At night-time I will sleep in an open crate, on a dog bed - or with you! / I have had very good potty habits in both of my foster homes, so yay me! • LIKES/DISLIKES: I like walks or hikes, and I would be a GREAT hiking (or running) partner. I also enjoy wading in a creek, chasing balls and squirrels in the yard - so a fenced yard would be wonderful. Hanging out with my people for belly rubs and being loved on is my most favorite thing of all, and if you have a friendly dog for me to play with, I would love that too! I love my foster mom, but I am also drawn to men. / I don’t like to spend too much time away from my people, so I would love a stay at home or work from home family member. Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. In my foster homes, I’m just fine with being touched all over, restrained, having my nails trimmed, etc. However, I was very frightened for my vet appointment, so the vet recommends that I have an anti-anxiety pill beforehand and perhaps gently muzzled too as I did get a little snappy when at the vet, but they could tell it was only out of fear, not aggression. I think if I got used to seeing one vet, I could build up my confidence with them and maybe vet visits wouldn’t be so frightening for me. I am looking for an experienced owner who is patient and committed to training and will guide me as I continue to overcome my anxiety and become the best companion I can be. My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.