Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have a transport where we will be personally taking our dogs on to their new adopting families leaving April 4th 2025 from Southern California where we are located to the East Coast. Surrounding states will be added to our route as needed ☺️ We would love to add Louie to our trip for the right home 💕 As always, for peace of mind for our adopting families we never ask for ANYTHING up front. Adoption fee/travel costs are always due when we arrive in person with Louie in hand ❤️
Meet Louie!!!
First and foremost, the area on top of his nose that doesn't have any hair was caused by it being scraped on his crate in his prior home. The area has finally healed. Due to trauma of the skin itself, it will take time for the hair to grow back (but it's starting to, we can see it.) I just wanted to make sure we addressed that so that you don't allow it to be a deciding factor in adding him to your home because you would be missing out on a wonderful friend if you did 💙💙💙
No! His ears don't stand up! The wind has been pretty intense here lately so his ears were flapping in the breeze when some of the photos were taken 😊
My boy Louie 💕 He is a Maltipoo. (Poodle/Maltese mix.) He turns 2 years of age on 6/26/25. He weighs 13 lbs. Yes, he is fully grown and at a very healthy weight. He is neutered, microchipped, current on all of his yearly vaccinations, and had a dental cleaning done at time of his neuter along with a wonderful exam with our vet who has officially cleared him to find a home all his own 😊
He is house trained, and goes outside every 3-4 hours to use the restroom as needed. If he needs to go outside between that time frame he will bark to tell you to let him out. He is very communicative which makes addressing his needs so much easier!
He is crate trained, and currently sleeps in his crate at night or to nap in during the day. He is very good about being in his crate, even if you need to step out of the home and would like for him to be crated til you are back home. He is always happy to please you, and loves being a good boy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ If you wanted him in a dog bed aside yours, or in bed with you that won't be a hard transition at all either! He adapts however you need him to 😊
He is leash trained and loves his walks!! He is very social and LOVES strolling around the neighborhood. He loves sightseeing, and meeting new friends along with his walks. He will make them so much more enjoyable for you too having such an incredible friend to share them with who will teach you to stop and "literally" smell the roses 🌹
He is good with other dogs, and cats alike. He isn't a dog that plays with other dogs but does love good company if you do have another sweet animal in your home. He would be a sweet friend to them, but his joy would always lay with his person. He doesn't need other dogs or cats to have a happy and complete life, he just needs his person ❤️❤️❤️ He would make an amazing only friend as he loves being doted on, especially when all eyes and hands are on him (for snuggles and ear rubs of course!!!)
He is not a barker, but will alert you of unfamiliar noises. He listens well, so a quick correction and he will allow you to take over while he follows closely behind just in case you still need him as back up😂
He is very well behaved in the home, and if he isn't lounging nearby on a bed or in his crate napping, he will be at your feet so he makes sure he doesn't miss you getting up from whatever task is keeping you from hanging with him! He will occasionally sit and stare at you to hurry up if he wants to go on a walk or will stare at the front door and back at you to make sure his need for a walk is clear 😂
He is NOT hard to please!!! He really is the best boy and he sure knows it!!! He is so sweet and full of love to last a lifetime, so make sure it's part of your lifetime so that you don't miss out on what he will add to not only your life, but your home and heart!
His prior owners unfortunately didn't know where he fit into their lives anymore. They had just had a baby, and with work, being new parents, and juggling how different their life was out of a sudden they found themselves crating Louie more and more. He wasn't happy about it, and tried getting out finally which is what caused the scrape on his nose to happen. They knew after that, that they couldn't keep him as it wasn't fair to him to be a part of their lives in the manner he was. He deserved to be a part of his humans as a whole again so they reached out to us to take him in and find him the absolute best home so here we are ❤️❤️
His adoption fee along with its breakdown is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/blog
It covers his neuter, vaccines, microchip/registration, dental cleaning and the costs associated with that (additional anesthesia, IV fluids, and his antibiotic injection given to aid in the healing of his neuter and dental,) along with his overall exam with our vet. His teeth were in overall great health he just needed a good polish and clean. There were no missing teeth, or extractions.
As always his adoption fee also goes back into the care involved in the time he has been with us here which included the care and healing of his nose, his grooming costs, and training we have personally done with him!
