Prattville Shelter Seeks Home for Dodgi, 2-Year-Old Owner-Surrendered Lab Mix

Prattville Autauga Humane Society has posted a new adoption listing for Dodgi, a 2-year-old female Lab mix surrendered because her owner could no longer take care of her. The shelter’s announcement and an online adoption listing describe Dodgi as affectionate but shy, and they say she “must be spayed before adoption.”

This compact, 34-pound dog is described in detail by the listing: “This sweet girl has a snow white coat with black markings that include a big black spot on her back, black ears, and a black circle around one eye.” The listing notes Dodgi’s size as an asset, saying, “She only weighs 34 pounds so she is a great size to fit in just about anywhere.” The shelter headline reads, “Dodgi is a sweetheart!”

Temperament is a central selling point for potential adopters. The listing calls out that “Pretty is as pretty does and Dodgi is a big sweetheart!” and that “She has an easy going, pleasant personality that makes her a favorite with everyone.” Staff and volunteers recommend Dodgi for family settings: “Dodgi would be great in a home with children and other dogs.” The listing also cautions that “She is very timid and shy at first; but she will warm up quickly to a kind word,” and that “Dodgi will bond quickly with her adopter.”

Adoption logistics are spelled out in the shelter’s public listing and the associated adoption platform copy. The listing reiterates: “Dodgi is a 2-year-old female Lab mix who must be spayed before adoption.” It also reproduces the organization’s broader policy language: “All pets will be spayed/neutered before adoption; or you will be given a discount spay/neuter certificate to be used at participating vet clinics to help with the cost of spay/neuter.” Dog and puppy adoption fees are listed at $120, and the listing explains, “Our adoption fees cover a microchip, microchip registration, deworming, vaccinations (as age and law requires), and a courtesy vet exam at participating offices.” The listing further notes, “Unless otherwise indicated under 'special needs' our dogs have screened heart worm negative.”

The juxtaposition of a Dodgi-specific line that she “must be spayed before adoption” and the platform’s general allowance for a discount certificate creates an ambiguity that matters for local adopters and for shelter operations. Spay-neuter practice affects intake flow, veterinary scheduling, and the timeline for placing animals in homes or foster care. For transparency, Prattville residents seeking to adopt or support the shelter should confirm whether Dodgi will be spayed by the shelter prior to placement or will be adopted under a certificate program, and request Dodgi’s medical records for vaccination, microchip, deworming, and heartworm test status.

For Autauga County residents, the case highlights how shelter policy, fee structure, and medical transparency intersect with volunteer capacity and household budgets. Interested adopters should follow the Prattville Autauga Humane Society’s adoption process, confirm Dodgi’s current availability and medical status, and consider how local support - through adoption, fostering, or donations - can help shelters place more animals safely in homes. The next step for readers is to contact the shelter directly to verify Dodgi’s status and to arrange a visit if she remains available.