Hi! My name is Big Mike! Nice to meet you!

Kie, who goes by Big Mike or simply Michael, in his foster home, is a dog full of personality! He is a fun guy! Some signature moves of the Big Mike include big hugs and handshakes. He loves to greet his people with a hug and that paw is always there to shake or to gently remind others he's there (we are told he's part Boxer and this tracks given his go to move of the paw swipe). He also has a really funny habit of watching TV. He is often caught staring at, cocking his head, and even jumping up and down to whatever is on TV - especially if there are other animals in the show. It is incredibly comical.

Big Mike is a very active boy who wants to get out and explore! He loves walks or even better, hiking or running. He has gone on long hikes and lives with a runner and can easily keep up for many miles. He does best when he is in a home where he can get out daily for a good walk or run in addition to other forms of mental and physical enrichment. Although, it is worth noting his top priority when out is hunting those pesky squirrels and small critters. He is a dog on a mission when it comes to keeping the neighborhood free of squirrels! Michael also loves splashing around in a baby pool and dipping his toes in the lake. We are yet to see him get the courage to swim, but I bet he could learn! At the end of a good day, Michael just wants to be with his people, snuggled up while they read a book or catch up on the daily gossip scrolling through their phone. He is a dog who really seeks out being close to his people so ideally, his home would enjoy a dog who likes to snuggle. 

Big Mike is about 65-70 pounds and is tall and lean. He is an athletic boy who easily clears a fence when he wants. He respects the 4 foot wooden fence in his home, but we do not think he would do well in a 4 foot chain link. He is fully house and crate trained and has done well with other dogs. He does live with a cat and has stayed with cats, but does not have good cat etiquette and will wrestle and chase them. Michael lives with kids (4 and 7) and does not have any fear of kids. However, he is still a big puppy and will feed off the energy of the 7 year old boy and sometimes choose to play with him by biting at his clothing - not out of malice - but he will need more training and time before he should be placed with small children. He is assumed to be a Boxer/German Shepherd mix with a birthdate of December 2022.

All in all, Big Mike is a really cool and fun dog who is sure to make the right person very happy! 

Interested in adopting this lovable animal? Please go to our website www.wagsmn.org and fill out an Adoption Application.  Once the application is processed, a Wags representative will contact you, answer any questions you may have, and set up a time/location for a meet and greet!  A home visit is required prior to adoption. 

Thank you for choosing to adopt!

Breed and temperament determination:  Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue attempts to determine breed and temperament using a combination of looks, information provided to us at intake, and our experience with the animal while in our Rescue.  We do not guarantee this determination.