Mia

## Meet Mia — Give Her a Little Time, and Meet a Different Dog

**Mia** is a 6-year-old spayed Terrier mix who will turn 7 in December. She has taught us something important about her: **once she feels safe, understands her routine, and knows her people, she is a really great dog.**

Mia thrives on familiarity and structure. The longer she has been with her foster, the more comfortable and settled she has become — and her personality has blossomed along with her.

When Mia was less comfortable, she could become mouthy when she was nervous, overly excited, or trying to initiate play. With her foster today, that behavior is **nonexistent**. She knows her people, understands how they play together, knows what is expected of her, and feels secure in her routine.

That is the Mia we want an adopter to have the opportunity to know.

She is sweet, playful, food-motivated, and loves being part of a predictable household. She is a serious foodie and happily enjoys treats along with dog-safe fruits and vegetables such as carrots, celery, broccoli, strawberries, pineapple, watermelon, and blueberries.

Mia also does very well with housetraining once she understands the schedule and her people recognize her signals. She will sit near the door or whine when she needs to go outside. Give her a consistent routine and pay attention when she asks, and she does great.

Her crate is another important part of that routine. Mia sees it as **her safe place** — somewhere she can relax, nap, and decompress when she wants some quiet time.

Mia does have boundaries, and she needs an adopter willing to respect them. She may be uncomfortable being picked up by someone she does not know, particularly men, so new people should allow her time to become familiar rather than forcing interaction.

She can also become defensive if an unfamiliar, much larger dog rushes into her space with lots of energy. Mia may growl or lunge to tell that dog to back away. She does best when her humans advocate for her space rather than expecting her to greet every unfamiliar dog she encounters.

Mia is also protective of food and high-value treats. She should be allowed to eat without people taking food from her and should be given space from other animals during meals and with special treats or chews.

Because Mia can be more reactive when uncertain, we think she is best suited to a home **without small children** and with someone who has previous dog experience.

Mia may need more time than some dogs when she first arrives in a new home. What we now know, though, is what happens when you give her that time.

**She settles. She learns. She trusts. And the behaviors that once seemed challenging fade away.**

Her foster already gets to live with that version of Mia every day.

We would love for an adopter to finally discover her too.

### Mia at a Glance

* 6 years old — turning 7 in December 2026
* Sweet, playful, and food-motivated
* Thrives with structure and routine
* Mouthiness is now nonexistent with her foster
* Housetraining is excellent once she knows the routine
* Communicates when she needs to go outside
* Crate is her safe, comfortable resting place
* Loves treats and dog-safe fruits and vegetables
* Needs respectful boundaries around food
* Prefers not to be picked up by unfamiliar people
* Needs space from unfamiliar, high-energy larger dogs
* Best without small children
* Best with a patient adopter who has previous dog experience

Fill out an application or message us to set up a meet-and-sniff! Mia is located in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area.

To view additional photos of Mia, please visit https://www.pawsumes.com/photos/28338/Mia
To adopt, please fill out an adoption application at https://www.threepawsrescue.org/adoption-application/
For information about adoption fee, please visit https://www.threepawsrescue.org/adoption-fees/
To learn about the adoption process, please visit https://www.threepawsrescue.org/adoption-process/

** Please note that the breeds listed are our best guesses based on physical appearance and behavioral traits. No DNA testing has been conducted to verify the breed. As a result, the actual breed or breed mix may differ from our assessment. Thank you for your understanding. **