Age & Sex: 2 yr. old Female	UTD: Yes
Weight: 50  lbs.	Other Dogs: Yes   Cats: Yes
Color: White	Children under 5: Yes
Ears: Natural	Children over 5: Yes
Tail: Docked	Mandatory Professional Training:  No
Spayed: Yes	Microchipped: No
Owner Surrender	Location:  Scranton, PA
Adoption Donation $300

2/8/07 - I feel compelled to update Mia's page in hopes that her previous owner sees it and knows how much
we adore her, what a great life she has here with us and how happy we all are!  I feel like she's
been part of our family forever.  She is the snuggly "queen of the couch", giving and getting hugs
and kisses from the kids all the time. 

10/20/06 - Mia continues to bring more joy to our family than you can imagine.  She has really come out of
her shell and now is in charge of all dog toys and activities- Thunder just has to follow her lead. 
Mia's favorite activity continues to be snuggling in bed or on the couch...and we just continue to
love her!

9/06 - Mia has been adopted

9/18/06 - Mia is pending adoption

9/17/06 - Mia had a busy week.  She went to the vet for a well visit and the office happens to be staffed by
a bunch of Boxer lovers so she was fussed over for a half hour!  Mia is very healthy and will need to go back in October for her regular shot updates- she is a little thinner than her past records but the vet says she is just petite and compared her to Eva Longorio of Desperate Housewives- too funny.
Mia attended a six year old soccer match and sat timidly at my feet.  The only time she seemed to relax was when one of the children would come over to ask to pet her.  She simply adores kids and she is so tiny and cute that kids love her too.
Mia also went on her first mountain hike- something our boy Thunder does every weekend.  My husband was convinced she would be appalled by the forest and I would end up carrying her back to the comfort of the couch, her favorite place.  However, Mia proved to be a great hiker and enjoyed herself.  She actually seemed more at ease with the "wilderness" than the sidewalks, cars, people and other small town noises.  

9/12/06 - I think I forgot to mention cats...Mia never met a cat but she managed to win over our elderly cat that has never accepted our Boxer.  She just sniffs gently and goes on her way.  Mia also has to be wherever we are- she can be curled up on the couch fast asleep but if I walk to the next room she is there immediately.  Mia is quite the watchdog and will bark loudly when someone comes to the door but skitters away as they are allowed to enter.  Mia does jump up on people when excited but we're working on that and she is improving.  All the neighborhood kids laugh about it because our 80 lb. Thunder would flatten them if he jumped up and Mia is just so dainty.  I have to keep reminding them that we can't let her get away with "bad manners" just because she is so cute!

9/11/06 - Mia has been with us for just a week and I have to say she is the sweetest thing ever.  She is
petite, quiet and very much a lady.  We are technologically impaired so we have no digital camera for
pics- but she is absolutely gorgeous- white with a brown/black patch on one eye.  She literally
stops traffic all over town.  People fuss over her constantly. (Her brother Zeus is an FTA and Mia
is a petite version of him-check out his sight)  This was difficult for her at first since she is
very shy- especially around men.  Mia has come out of her shell though and if you let her initiate
contact she does not cower and shake. Kids, however, were a different story- for a dog not raised
w/ children she adores them- always calm gentle and full of kisses- can't keep her away from kids
and vice versa.  Mia had no problem adjusting to our Boxer boy- we did introductions at the park
and she was very nervous after a tearful goodbye from her owner and a stormy day (Mia is definitely
not used to spending time outside but is warming up to it since we spend a lot of time outdoors
walking the neighborhood).  Introductions at home went great and she promptly jumped over the baby
gates, kissed our guy and ate from his bowl which he happily shared.  They've been best friend ever
since.  Mia is not exactly playful- she prefers to sit quietly on your lap and cover  you with
kisses.  Mia was kenneled in the garage at her previous home so she wasn't thrilled with being crated
but we coax her in with a treat and there is no longer any whining.  Mia has difficulty telling us
when she needs to go to the bathroom and has made a few poops in the house but we have been more
diligent about scheduling feedings instead of "free feeding" and we seem to be getting it straight. 
Mia is definitely a couch potato and helps herself to all furniture.  She even managed to break
the "no dogs in the bed" rule and she snuggles right in (this is where she slept in her previous
home and you just can't resist her little face).  Mia's owner said she had little experience on the leash but she is a delight to walk now that she is getting used to being outside.  She knows basic commands.  Mia was obviously loved and led a very sheltered life.  Her gentle spirit is such a delight.