Amazing Grace

Hello. My name is Grace, a.k.a. Gracie. I’m a sweet, gentle, 5- or 6-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix, weighing about 60lbs. I was found wandering aimlessly through the streets in a rural Pennsylvania town, exhausted and dehydrated from my journey. Luckily, I landed at the home of a Good Samaritan who took me in, and loved and cared for me. They named me after the song "Amazing Grace" because I was lost, but now I'm found. They nursed me back to health, and now I’m ready to find my new home.

I am a devoted “people dog;” I like to follow my people around, and am very eager to please. I’m great with children, and I loved snuggling up with my foster family’s 7-year-old granddaughter at night to make sure she was safe and sound. She would take me on walks and play with me, and in return, I was her gentle, loyal companion. I just want to have a family of my own to belong to and care for.

I’m a laid-back dog, and well adjusted to fit right into your home -- I’m potty-trained, crate-trained, I walk well on a leash and I love to go on car rides. My favorite things to do at my foster home were to lounge poolside and soak up some rays, chew on a bone, and chase the occasional frog or squirrel around the yard.

Mutts Matter thinks I would do best as an only-dog. I can be a little temperamental with some dogs, and really deserve some TLC all to myself. My name is a testament to my character. I was abandoned and not cared for, but I still love people and show true canine grace. Please consider opening your home and your heart to me.

To learn more about me, fill out an application at the Mutts Matter website, or you can contact my friend Suzanne at suzanne@muttsmatterrescue.com.

Adopting an Adult Dog…

Adult dogs make great pets. They’ve already grown into themselves, and have established personalities, so you know what you’re getting. They’ve typically been "socialized" and understand what it takes to be part of your family. They have calmer temperaments, are better able to focus during training, and are willing and eager to learn and please you.

Adult dogs are also more worldly – many have already experienced car rides and know how to walk on a leash, so they’re instant companions ready to take on new activities with you. They are also very grateful for the second chance they’ve been given and will really appreciate a loving and caring home.

Adopting an adult dog is your opportunity to be a hero. At the shelters, older dogs are often the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized. Saving an animal’s life offers an unlimited emotional return on your investment, and you’ll reap the rewards every day you spend together.