Missy

Here’s a pretty Missy to brighten up your life. This absolutely gorgeous girl is a real Heinz — a Beagle-Kelpie-Maltese-Chihuahua x. It’s definitely a winning combination.

She’s been in foster care where it has been discovered she knows how to use a doggy door. “She enjoys cuddles and can be vocal when left alone,” staff say. “Missy has been playful with other dogs in her two foster homes.” Perhaps a canine companion would help soothe her nerves when her humans aren’t around.

“Missy has also been playful with a cat in foster care,” staff say. Oh well, she’s not to know she’s letting the old dog-cat trope down. We always recommend puppy preschool for all our young guests but if Missy is too “old” for your local puppy class, a beginner obedience course would serve her just as well.

Missy isn’t suitable for a home where she has access to poultry. She has been known to chase livestock, wildlife and rabbits.

Please ensure the below information, including the ‘please note’ section, is read in full if you are interested in viewing, meeting or adopting Missy.

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Compatibility guide

Loves human company
Loves a doggie friend who enjoys a good play
Best suited to a human homebody
Has had some experience living with cats
Enjoys snuggle time

My health

Paw-fect match

Does your lifestyle and personality match Missy?

Velcro dog: Deeply attached to their humans and always close by. Won’t enjoy being alone for long.

If you are interested in a dog, please make a booking to visit the Home where that dog is located. We can’t guarantee that a particular dog will still be available at the time of your visit, as adoptions occur throughout the day. Our team updates the website as quickly as possible.

Your booking is simply an allocated time to view all of the dogs, and it allows us to ensure staff are available should you wish to have a meet and greet with a particular dog.

Please remember that if you are interested in adopting on the day, all household members — including any existing dogs — must attend the appointment. It’s vital that the dog meets everyone and gets along with them, and that the whole household is ready to welcome a new family member.

Please note:
• Rental agreements allowing dogs will be required for adoption into rental properties.
• Before adopting a dog, all members of your household must attend a meet and greet with the dog (including small children and existing dogs).
• Whilst the website is live and updates frequently, there is a chance that when you arrive a dog may already have been adopted by some-one else. Sorry, but we cannot put dogs on hold over the phone. You need to meet them first so that we can ensure a suitable match.
• While our Homes are open, not every dog available for adoption will be onsite and available in person. You will notice some dogs are listed as ‘foster care’. This means that they are offsite with one of our amazing foster carers. If you are interested in this dog, please contact the Home directly to discuss suitability and a possible meet.