Merritt

About Merritt

Breed

Mixed breed

Sex

Male

Age

Young

Size

Large

Location

AUSTIN, MN

Adoption fee

$150.00

Set and collected by Mower County Humane Society, not Everybarn.

From Mower County Humane Society

Merritt came to the shelter on 9/27/2026 with his littermates, Marisol and Maybellene, after all three puppies were said to have been found as strays in a rural area in the middle of September. They all look to be pit bull mixes, maybe with other breeds like boxer and hound, and we're thinking they are around 3 months old. We will have a better idea of their approximate ages after they go to the vet on October 6th for their exams, rabies shots, and microchips. In addition to his rabies, Merritt will receive at least 2 distemper/parvo vaccinations, and his $150 adoption fee includes all of his vet work (microchip, shots, and neuter surgery when old enough). Merritt is a happy young dog, but he will need basic training in all areas. This requires a committed and patient home in which he won't be left alone for long hours. He should do well with other dogs and is young enough to learn to interact well with cats. Like his siblings, there's a good chance Merritt will grow up to be a large adult dog because of what his breed mix appears to be. Kids 5 and up would be best as he is still a puppy who has quite a bit to learn. NOTE: Adoptions are done via private appointment once an…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Merritt works

Mower County Humane Society decides every adoption: its application, its fee, its home check and its timing. Everybarn only shows this animal on the rescue's behalf, takes no payment and passes no messages.