Dog Adoption

Mickey (WP-D-4241)	This is Mickey, a delightful little 6-7 year old boy that we believe is a shih tzu/terrier mix. He’s a small size at 14 pounds. Mickey has unfortunately been bounced around a lot lately and this time he is looking for a permanent, stable, forever home. Mickey lost his home when his owner moved or went into the military or couldn’t afford to keep anymore (take your pick, we were told all three). Mickey then went to stay with the mother, but she already had too many dogs and couldn’t keep another one. So he then went to stay with a brother, but the child kept putting Mickey in a cabinet (yes, that is what we were told!) and the dad was concerned the boy would hurt him, so he was then moved back to mother’s. That is when she contacted Animal Control and asked that Mickey be picked up. From there he went to a temporary foster home until a rescue group could be found for him. The foster home reported that Mickey was housebroken, did fine with the resident dogs and cats, and slept with the children at night.Now, of course, he’s with us, and despite his ordeal, he’s a sweet, lovely little boy. He is happy to go for his walks, does well on a leash, understands the Stay command, He’s good with people in general, is very eager to please and loves to be petted. He has a shy and quiet personality but will bark for attention. Tell him hush and he will immediately stop. He seems to do better with smaller dogs – doesn’t like when large dogs get in his face or try to rough house with him.You can watch a video of Mickey here: http://youtu.be/ErUs1y-sFj4 (If link doesn’t work, copy and paste into your browser)Mickey’s adoption fee of $250 includes: vet exam, heartworm test, DAPPL (distemper combo) vaccination, bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, dental cleaning and neuter
Scampy (WP-D-4245)	Scampy is a fluffy, soft, silky-haired, little 17 pound mixed breed – the pound we rescued him from labeled him a pomeranian, but we see more of a mini-spaniel. They also had him labeled as 1 year old, but our vet thinks he’s more like 3. He’s a spunky little guy, very sociable, lively and playful. He still needs some leash training and is looking forward to going to puppy school. He’s a bit of a fooler at first – he may bark or lunge at you from behind his glass cage. But once you take him out of his cage, he loves everyone he meets and gets along with other dogs. While you may want to take Scampy home with you upon meeting him, please keep in mind that you must go through the application process before that can happen.Scampy’s adoption fee of $300 includes: vet exam, heartworm test, DAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, dental cleaning and neuter.
Tinker (WP-D-4240) Widget (WP-D-4239)	Hi! I’m Tinker, a 6 pound female Chihuahua, about 3-4 years old. I was rescued from a puppy mill and brought to Adopt-A-Pet to find a permanent home and a family to love me. I haven’t had a very good life up until now. It has been quite a ride with my friend Widget these last few weeks and I am still trying to figure out this brave new world. Let me tell you a little about myself besides that I am small, quite pretty in my tri-color array and still a bit scared. My nature is a sweet one. I am gentle, quiet (really I rarely bark) and overall quite calm. Gratefully I like humans who hold me with soft kindness. Yes, I am a bit of a cuddler. I have a direct soft gaze that allows eye contact. Partly this is to assess what is going on around me, for I have a high degree of quiet curiosity. I’m getting more social and more relaxed with each day. But because I’m still acclimating to this big new world, I need a home without lots of noise or commotion. No small children, please.My buddy Widget and I have traveled this road together and have become best friends. He is my security blanket and me his. There is no way that we can curl into each other and be any closer. We are very bonded and want to be adopted together. So if you’re a family looking for a double dose of cuteness and loving, please consider bringing us both into your life. Take us into your heart and home. Give us a lot of attention, a lot of love, a little time and a little patience, and we’ll make you quite happy that you did.Our combined adoption fee of $425 includes: vet exam, heartworm test, DAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, dental cleaning, and spay/neuter.
Tuck (WP-D-4243)	This little prize is Tuck. He appears to be a “poo” mix, possibly a lhasa-poo or a malti-poo, though some have surmised he may have some wheaton terrier in him. He weighs in at 18 pounds and is estimated to be about a year and a half old. He rang in the New Year wandering the streets and being picked up by Animal Control. So, it’s a new year and he’s looking for a new life! Though just a tad timid at first, he’s all friendly and happy-go-lucky once he’s settled in and comfortable with you. He’s gentle, good on the leash, sweet, and friendly. He’s very playful, is starting to learn basic commands such as Sit and Down, but still needs a general obedience course and is looking forward to going to puppy school with his new family. Tuck’s adoption fee of $325 includes: vet exam, heartworm test, DAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, and neuter.