My name is Louie!

** ADOPTION APPLICATIONS MUST BE ON FILE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A MEET AND GREET - TMM DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE 'I'M INTERESTED' MESSAGES **

Please read the bio in full, and submit an application using the link at the bottom.


INTRODUCING LOUIE

Louie is the sweetest Dalmatian (potentially mixed) puppy who will steal your heart with his gentle nature and adorable cuddle-loving personality. His favorite place to be? Right in your lap, snuggled up and content to nap for hours. If you’re looking for a furry companion who loves affection and can’t get enough cuddle time, Louie is your perfect match!

Louie is also full of charm with his playful, curious spirit. He’s already learning basic commands and showing off his impressive smarts! Whether it's chasing a toy or exploring a new corner of the house, Louie is always eager to discover and have some fun. His adventures are often accompanied by a series of cute grunts and noises, letting you know he's having the time of his life.

Though Louie is a little shy around new people, once he gets to know you, he’s all about giving love and seeking out those snuggles. He may take a little time to warm up to new faces, but once he does, you’ll see his affectionate side come out in full force.

Louie is doing well with kennel training as he sleeps soundly through the night (7-8 hours). However, he does currently need to be in the same room as you as he is learning the crate is a safe place. While he may cry for about 10 minutes, he will settle and fall asleep. He’s still working on house and potty training but is making progress, currently holding it for about 2-3 hours.

Adopting a puppy is a HUGE commitment! Puppies, especially active breeds like Dalmatians, require lots of time, patience, and love. Louie will need plenty of mental and physical stimulation each day to keep him happy and healthy. Dalmatians are a high-energy breed, so you'll need to provide him with regular playtime, walks, and consistent training to keep his mind engaged.

Louie is a quick learner, but house training and getting used to his new routine will take time and dedication. Be prepared for the challenges that come with raising a puppy, including accidents and lots of activity. However, the reward is a loving, loyal companion who will always be by your side.

If you're ready for a pup who will warm your lap and your heart, and you have the time and patience to help him grow into a confident and loving companion, Louie would love to be a part of your family. Get ready for endless snuggles, adorable grunts, and a lifetime of joy with Louie!


Note: DALMATIANS ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE! They are considered a HIGH energy breed and are commonly on breed restriction lists for apartment communities - please be sure to do your research prior to submitting an application.

About the Dalmatian Breed:

Dalmatians are commonly known for needing to be exercised and mentally stimulated daily! A bored Dalmatian will usually be a destructive and unruly Dalmatian. This breed will also shed twice a year, January through June and July through December (did you catch that?). Dalmatians are big time shedders! We're talking those small hairs that weave in between fabric and never come out. If you prefer a fur free home, this breed is not for you.

Dalmatians are also known for being HUA (High Uric Acid) unless specifically bred with LUA (Low Uric Acid) genes. This means that they cannot process purines and will need specialized diets. There is plenty of information online for low purine food options as this condition is similar in dietary restrictions for a human who has gout disease. Low purine options include turkey, chicken and whitefish based foods. Pork, venison and other gamey meat options - along with ALL secreting organs and all variations of yeast - are off the menu.

"Standard" dog kibbles which contain secreting organs (liver, kidneys, gizzards, meat byproducts, meat meals, etc) should NOT be fed to this breed if they are HUA. Feeding these dog foods would put our pups at risk for HUU (Hyperuricosuria), bladder crystallization, and/or bladder stones which could even lead to death.

We recommend feeding either a low purine raw or balanced fresh food diet, or utilizing dehydrated mixes from The Honest Kitchen (made with human grade low purine ingredients) to ensure they do not have any issues during their lifetime. If you cannot afford to feed these types of dog foods, please do not submit an application. Dalmatians are an expensive breed to properly care for and any future adopter/owner should be prepared for the expenses.

We do not know if Louie is HUA or LUA, however unless a Dalmatian was specifically bred with LUA genes - they are going to be HUA. So to err on the side of caution and be preventative, we will treat him as a HUA Dalmatian until proven otherwise.


Interested in adopting Louie? Please visit our website to fill out an application:

https://themadduxmovement.godaddysites.com/adoption-application



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The Maddux Movement is a non-profit foster based rescue located in Atlanta, GA. Our mission is to rescue and rehome animals that are in abusive, neglectful or endangering situations, which includes traditional or open admission shelters, strays, owner surrenders and puppy mills. Adoptions are not based on a first come first serve basis. The individual(s) selected will be chosen by what is best for each animal. Although our rescue is breed focused, we are not a breed restrictive rescue.

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (including leptospirosis and canine influenza).

Additionally, each adopted dog will be sent home with a new Fi Series 2 GPS Tracker Smart Dog Collar (with a 1 year subscription), a copy of The Forever Dog Life by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker and a complimentary dog blanket.