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: $800
Dobby is a 2 year old Maltese type mix who weighs 15 lbs and has a non-shedding type of coat. He's one of those dogs who just radiates joy! Even while in the shelter, Dobby shined. He ran right up to our volunteer and immediately put his paws on her legs, begging her to take him with her. How could she say no?! Dobby loves other dogs almost as much as humans and has been in foster with another DPS dog rescued the same day. They've become besties!
Dobby is a big time cuddler. His foster says, 'He came to my place blazing and right away demanded love and attention! He peacefully sleeps in his crate in my bedroom at night. Dobby follows me everywhere. However, he will leave my side as soon as someone else gives him attention. He’s very much puppy-like and can’t get enough attention. He will literally hug you. He’ll grab up to your leg and hug it and just stay that way. He doesn’t discriminate and does that to everyone he meets, including perfect strangers on the streets. He delights everyone he meets with his good nature. While he bonds with people very quickly, he would trade anyone for a treat or a pet. He’s loving but not very faithful! ;)'
Dobby goes out in the morning between 7 and 7:30 for 30 mns, followed by breakfast; then chills while his foster mom works. He has access to the living room/kitchen. Sometimes his foster mom will take breaks from work to play fetch or offer him a bully stick to keep him entertained. He gets an afternoon walk, usually around 2-3 pm, dinner around 5pm, and one last potty break before bed around 9-10 pm.
Dobby has been on all kinds of adventures with his foster mom, from meeting and playing with her friends' dogs to going on a long hike to hanging at the coffee shop. He's down for it all! He does pull a bit on leash, but mostly just because he is so excited to make new friends.
Dobby is housetrained. He marked for a couple days when he first arrived but as soon as he settled in, that behavior stopped completely and he hasn't had any accidents. He is not a barker (unless someone rings the bell) and sleeps through the night like a very good boy.
Dobby's foster says: 'A friend came over for dinner. She doesn’t care much for dogs. As soon as she walked in, Dobby turned on the charm and tried to hug her. She pushed him back; however, as soon as she sat on the couch, he sat next to her, put his paw on her legs and looked at her with adoration. She was completely smitten. I haven’t met one person who wasn’t smitten by him. I call him “Mister Congeniality” because he knows how to work the crowd!
Dobby is an option for almost any home with prior dog experience. He's still a young dude and will need a bit of help in the manners department, but he's super food motivated and aims to please, so it should be a breeze! He's an option for kids over the age of 5.
January 29, 2025, 7:04 pm
