TEARS Animals Rescue partners with Mutt Mix to establish the breeds ofshelter dogs for more successful rehoming

By Soapbox Communications

One of TEARS Animal Rescue’s main pillars is rehoming the dogs and cats that end up at the shelter. It is very important to TEARS that they rehome animals into the right home, where they can live their best lives. Understanding the different breeds among the many mixed-breed dogs that pass through the shelter can help ensure successful, long-term placements. To do this, TEARS Animal Rescue has partnered with MuttMix, a company that provides simple, non-invasive DNA collection kits, which they test to determine a dog's breed composition.

TEARS Operations Manager, Mandy Store, says, “This information gives us a much better understanding of the dogs in our care. It helps us train and work with the dogs and gives us a better idea of whether they will be suitable for certain homes, for example, if they are good with cats and other dogs, or better as an only pet. It is hugely beneficial for future adopters to know the breed in the dogs they are adopting, and we’re sure this information will assist us with more successful adoptions,” she says.

Basil is an 8-month-old, medium-sized boy who is very cuddly, super playful, loves his chew toys, and adores his humans. He was recently surrendered from Masiphelele and has since had a Mutt Mix test done, with results still awaited. TEARS believes he is a pittie-basset hound mix.

“Once we receive the results, it will help us find him a wonderful forever home,” says Store. “We know he is human-oriented and loves to be loved by humans, and if his pittie mix breed is confirmed, we’ll make sure he goes to a home without cats and with responsible owners. He's the people's favourite and literally steals the heart of every single person he meets! We hope that with the new information, we will be able to rehome him soon.”

“Testing what breeds are in mixed-breed dogs will ensure dogs are placed in the right homes so that the dog complements the humans, and the humans complement the dog,” says Store. Every dog deserves to be understood. By sponsoring a Mutt Mix test, you help TEARS Animal Rescue unlock a part of their story and match them with the perfect

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