Our multi-shelter expedition began with the Clark County Humane Society, located just outside of Neillsville, WI. We had many positive comments about CCHS and they did not disappoint.
When we arrived, we were greeted by friendly people who were busy tending to the many pets housed at the shelter.
We explained what we were looking for and were given some suggestions for dogs that may fit our needs.
Maddy was a mix of pitbull and Labrador. She was a doll. What was clear was that she was also part Rocket and when we got to play with her in the outside fenced in play area, she showed her level of energy. The best way to describe Maddy was as a 50 pound bowling ball with rockets strapped to her side.
Gracie, my 9 year old (almost 10) daughter immediately fell in love with Maddy and wanted her. It was clear from watching her that she needed more space then we could provide. She was a high energy dog that would need frequent exercise throughout the day, something that is difficult for us.
When we took her back to the kennels, all of the dogs were bouncing around, barking and generally going nuts...except one. We asked to see her, her name was Rogue. Rogue had been spayed the day before and was still feeling the effects of her anesthesia.
Rogue was very calm and gentle. She was a Lab-Mix according to the vet, and about 2 years old.
Rogue did great with the kids and did okay with Ike...there was some reservation between them, but we considered her an option.
We returned to the kennels and decided to look at puppies. There was one that caught our eye, especially the eye of my oldest daughter (14), Brianna.
Micah was a Blue Heeler/Jack Russell Mix. He was cute as could be, but I also recognized that those two breeds are high energy dogs; though I did conceded that having him as a puppy would allow us to train him without having to work around bad habits and negative past experiences.
We decided to move on to the next shelter, have both Rogue and Micah on our list of possibilities.
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