Successful Other Small Breed Adoptions

(Adopted April 2/11)
Winnie
Puggle (Pug/beagle)
Female/spayed/shots current
4 years old
33 lbs

Amazing.  Perfect.  Incredible Family Dog.  Terrific exercise partner.

  These are special terms we only dig out for the best dogs.

Winnie is this dog.  She is a large framed Puggle, who needs to lose a few pounds around the mid section.  She can walk into any room and be at complete ease with whomever is there including cats and large alpha dogs. She is submissive when she knows what is good for her.  Puggles have a reputation of initially being a little standoffish and testy when they first go to the vet.  Not Winnie.  She is exactly the same there as she is anywhere.  Her foster mom, who is a vet tech, has proclaimed her to be the sweetest Puggle she has ever seen.

Winnie knows a variety of tricks, even “lift” for when the leash gets wrapped ‘round her leg.  She is potty trained, used to being home alone for long periods of time, she loves to sleep under the covers with you, and she’s just adorable.

We got this ideal dog into our rescue due to a serious illness in her family with many life changing decisions hanging in the balance.  It was felt that the best thing was to move Winnie onward so she could stop being around sadness and illness and unavoidable benign neglect (companionship and exercise only).  Winnie went from her only home to a foster home at 9 pm and did very well and the next day moved to her permanent foster while she waits to find her forever home.  Anyone coming into the house would assume Winnie was the senior resident dog just because of how well she fits in.

She is a loveable dog and someone who never dreamed they wanted to share their life with  Puggle will fall in love with her as we all have.  If you have wanted a Puggle then she is your dog.

Winnie's new Mom just adores her, she is "perfect" happily residing in Everett, WA

(Adopted April 9/11)
Duffy
Cockapoo
Male/neutered/shots current
17 weeks old (presently)
9 lbs (presently)

Hi everyone, are you ready for lots of energy, tons of kisses, total body wags..then come on over and meet me.  I am full of myself, as any good puppy is, I play, play, play, then collapse.  In between I run off with your shoes, chew on your shoelaces, and run in glee.

My bother (below) and I are looking for good stable homes, (not together, we will be adopted separately, easier to train and bond with our person) who would love to take a great puppy and have a lifetime commitment.

Lets see, I do all the normal puppy stuff, play, run, poop, pee and  fall asleep.  I get up and start all over again.

One piece of good news, I sleep all night long in a crate, so I am safe...a good practice to continue, till at least I am trustworthy for housetraining and not chewing on inappropriate items.

Duffy has a fantastic new Mom, who never hesitated to jump in her car, and make the trip from Edmonton, Alberta to greet her new lil boy...very happy beginning for both.

(Adopted April 7/11)
Tilly
Cocker Spaniel
Female (spay etc soon)
6 years old
25 lbs

Tilly is somewhat of a miracle dog and has quickly become the favorite of everyone who meets her.  She is a work in progress through no fault of her own.  Furbaby began with a full dental including extractions and a course of antibiotics.

“Next up is bilateral ear ablation surgery.  Anyone familiar with my breed won’t be surprised to hear that I need this after years of unmanaged ear infections.  The good news, of course, is that once I’ve had the surgery, and healed up, I will never have ear infections again, which is a pretty terrific warranty on a cocker spaniel.  We are prone to constant ear infections.

I have moved into  an amazing and welcoming home with a family; a mom, a dad, a boy, and two little angels who call their rescue duo” Cuddle Heart”, two dogs, and a cat.

I get to travel with mom on all of her errands which is great fun for me.  I’m eating a healthy diet, my various infections are clearing up one at a time, I’m learning potty training which I never was offered before, and I’m learning what it means to be a part of a family in a loving home.

I’m doing very well with the children in my foster family so I’m the unusual Furbaby dog in that I could possibly be adopted by a family with  children, provided they are dog savvy and have thorough parental supervision.  But special cases only.  My Cuddle Heart girls will be running that part of the interview.  They are only 6 and 8 but they are experts in “me”.

I am a wonderful dog, an active dog, an easy dog, a companion dog, and I will be loyal to you for all of my days with you.   I would not, however say that I’m a family dog so we need to take this on a case by case basis.   I’m good at the vet, good for the groomer, and I’ll be very good for you.  I do like most people but sometimes I’ll run across someone who doesn’t quite sit right with me.  Maybe they remind of someone from my past which I would rather leave behind.    This is a difficult part of  looking for my new home because I can be snappish if I’m afraid, and I don’t like some people.  When out on walks, for example, you need to be mindful of who approaches me, and until you figure out my triggers, you might do well not to allow strangers to touch me.    I don’t see super well in dim light so hands coming at me can definitely frighten me. 

I’m not going to be ready to be adopted out for a few weeks because I still do have that ear ablation surgery (ask us about this if you have never heard of it before) hanging fire but I’m starting to look now for  a home for myself.  I may end up mellowing some once my constant pain goes away and my personality becomes a little more reliable.  We just don’t know.

If you are reading this out of interest, aren’t thinking I would be a good fit for your home, but would like to help me with my very high medical bills, there are a number of fund raisers being held for me so that I can cover my ear ablation surgery which is a few thousand dollars.  Please ask us how to best donate to help me and get a nice gift from the IRS in the process! or visit Rebecca's Rainbow, they are the angels helping with the medical, and certainly could use your help...thank you.

Update April 1/11

Great news on our little girl.  She had her ear ablation surgery last week.  Everything went perfectly.  No complications.  She is scheduled to have the drain tubes removed from her ears on April 6^th and at that time we should have a time frame for the rest of her healing, her final check up, and know when she can be spayed.  She’s doing better all the time with socialization and potty training all the while keeping up with a pretty hectic schedule of medical appointments.  Check back next week for a better timetable.

Tilly never left foster care, the family fell in love, now residing with a great family in Redmond, WA

(Adopted April 13/11)
Teddy
Cockapoo
Male/neutered/shots current
D.O.B. 11/26/10 (presently 18 weeks old)
9 lbs (presently)

I am just adorable, heck my foster Mom tells me that all the time.  If I have another friend to play with, I go go go..but if I am on my own, I am a much calmer lil fellow...I will cover you with kisses, follow you everywhere, toss those toys...

Great news on housetraining, I have learned the doggie door (did not take me long, cause I am a smart lil fellow) and I take myself out to potty.  My foster Mom, said I have not made any mistakes in days...but she also wanted you to know, if you are a working home, and no immediate access to the outside, I probably won't do as well "yet" cause I am just a baby, and cannot go 8 hours without having to do my duty...so then you will have to have patience with me...but here I am housetrained.

I love to sleep cuddled right next to you, I don't move at all during the night, I just want to be close and love you.

I am a delightful lil guy, and you won't be sorry to give me a great home.

Lil Teddy went to live with a great family, now residing in Lynnwood, WA

(Adopted April 27/11)
Ozzy
Miniature Dachshund
Male/neutered/shots current
App. 2 years old
8 lbs

(Adopted May 13/11)
Isabella
Schnauzer/Cocker Spaniel (Schnocker)
Female/spayed/shots current
9 months old (D.O.B. 07/12/2010)
14 lbs