All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.
* If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.
Adoption fee: $650
Smudge is a 10-12 month old Yorkie-Scottie mix who weighs 11.6 lbs. He has a non-shedding coat that makes him an option for those with allergies, and he will require regular grooming. When our volunteer first met Smudge at the shelter, he didn't want to come out of his crate. The whole world was scary to him! We took a chance on him and brought him to our Safehouse where he started taking treats and allowing small pets.
Off to foster he went, and he blossomed! Smudge has been in two foster homes, both of which have dogs of their own, and he has loved making new doggy friends and playing with them. The confidence of his foster siblings has helped him see that people are good, and he became very comfortable with both his foster moms in a short time. Smudge loves to play but also loves to cuddle!
Smudge walks well on a leash with a polite little trot. He appears to be house-trained; he utilizes a doggy door regularly and is also familiar with potty pads. He's a quiet little fellow who rarely barks. He is low-to-medium energy, in that he enjoys playtime and walkies, but doesn't require a ton of exercise and is perfectly happy to lounge on the couch with his foster family. In his current foster home, he sleeps through the night in bed with foster mama so he can get some cuddle time in.
Due to his timid nature, Smudge is best suited to a home with no small children. His ideal home will have another dog that he can play with and learn from. Smudge is only an option for a home that has owned a dog in the last 5-6 years. Prior shy dog experience is a huge plus. The energy of smaller children would likely overwhelm him; he's best suited to a quieter home with kids 10+.
January 29, 2025, 1:55 am
