Featured pet: Mack

Before we introduce Mack, who is this week’s featured pet, we would like to share the happy news that Cyrus, who was featured in last week’s edition, has found a wonderful home. His adopters are breed experienced and will give him the love, structure and guidance he needs to reach his full doggy potential. Be a good boy Cyrus!

Handsome Mack is an owner surrender who came into our care late last month. Surrendering an animal should never be a decision that is made lightly, and it should always be done in the best interest of the animal. Mack is a great dog who still has his whole life ahead of him and although he was loved, his needs could not be met and he deserves to be in a home where he will thrive.

Mack is a sweet and friendly 1-year old mixed breed (likely a German Shepherd/husky mix) who loves to play, loves to be the center of attention, and really enjoys human companionship. Always enthusiastic for a walk in the woods, Mack walks beautifully on leash (we use a halti) and despite his size, he is easy to handle. Yes, Mack is a big boy who weighs in at just under 100 pounds (45 kilos). If you adopt Mack, and you are looking for a snuggle buddy, you may want to consider buying a bigger couch :-).

Prior to coming into our care, Mack had an opportunity to spend an afternoon with our trainer at her private dog park where he had a great time running and playing with the other dogs. He does however require proper introductions and he can be a bit much for smaller dogs, so we do not consider him a good candidate for your local dog park where you can’t control the dynamic. Mack is best suited to engage and interact with dogs he knows. Also, we are looking to place him in a home with a securely fenced yard where he can safely enjoy some outdoor playtime. No apartments for Mack.

Unfortunately, Mack cannot live with cats but he did live in a home with children aged 8 and 11.

If you think Mack might be the right dog for you, please give our adoption coordinator Brenda a call at 819-876-7747 any day of the week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.