Wilma is one of the sweetest girls you'll ever meet. She is gentle and gets along well with other dogs and loves kids. She is shy with new people (she tries to make herself small and is submissive), but just sit close and tell her how pretty she is and you'll get some tail wiggles.

When she came to us, she was in terrible shape from living outdoors and having puppies. She was infested with intestinal parasites and heartworm. She has received the costly treatment for these conditions and has been spayed, thanks to a generous contribution from a sponsor. She is current on all medical care and will need to remain on monthly heartworm prevention (Heartguard or a similar product).
She is a very sweet and lovable dog but is going to need an understanding family to love her forever. She is partial to women but will warm up, if given time, to men. This leads is to believe that she was once abused.

 

It is extremely important to the MARS team and the dogs in our program that you approach any adoption, especially adult dogs, with consideration of their unknown past. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that they are given as much compassion and understanding when they go to their forever home as they receive while they are with us at the shelter facility. 

Wilma would love you with her whole big ol' hound heart forever if you give her the chance.

She is food-motivated and looks to other dogs for reassurance. If you are looking for two times the Hound dog love, her puppy, Wally, is also looking for a home. 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW!

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*SPECIAL INFO REGARDING COVID-19 AND PET ADOPTIONS

Due to the current public health concerns, our animals are only available for private meetings in Murphysboro, Illinois (no "adoption events" at this time). We are providing scheduled meetings with one staff member and the pet you are interested in, and asking that adopters bring as few people with them to the meeting as possible, for the health and safety of our staff and your family. Face coverings are required during all interactions with our staff, and we will observe social distancing during the meeting. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all work together to stay safe and healthy while finding loving homes for the animals in our program.

APPLY AT: www.DogsFromMars.net!

• Applications are usually processed within ONE BUSINESS DAY. Once approved, you will be able to schedule a meeting with an available animal!
• Our shelter is located in southern Illinois, and our animals are available for meetings in Murphysboro, IL, by appointment.

Heartworm Test
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Yearly Rabies Vaccination
Yearly DA2PPv Vaccination
(Distemper/Adenovirus Type-2/ParaInfluenza/Parvovirus)
Bordetella vaccination (kennel cough prevention)

AT LEAST 3 Rounds of Dewormer

Microchip Implantation/Registration
Pre-Adoption Spa Treatment (bath, conditioning treatment, nail trim, ear cleaning)
*Adoption fees also help to provide a safe and healthy enviroment for the animals in our program, transportation to our shelter, and transportation to our adoption events or meetings.

MARS pets will receive a FREE first exam and 50% spay/neuter discount at Animal Hospital at the Crossing in Champaign, IL (217)356-6387!