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My basic info
Breed
Pomeranian
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Our handsome boy, Skippy, will charm folks who fancy the diminutive, upstart Pomeranian breed. Four years old, this beautiful boy wound up in an urban high kill animal shelter, where he made quick friends with shelter workers who contacted us on his behalf. We were delighted to welcome Skippy into our rescue, and he has adapted pretty well to Foster care.
Skippy came to us as a languid, lethargic boy, which struck us as odd in a typically energetic breed. We determined that he had intestinal issues stemming from a whipworm and giardia infestation, that took some time to clear his system. As soon Skippy began to feel better, his energy level perked up, although he is one of the calmer Pomeranians that we've known.
Skippy has the usual bevy of quirks that Pomeranian folks marvel at in their tiny toughies. He is extraordinarily loving and affection to his people, but Skippy has absolutely no idea that he is an 11 pound dog. We often see a healthy dose of the Napoleon complex in Pomeranians, and Skippy is no exception. During this first month here, Skippy mouthed off to one of our more intolerant and absolutely enormous Huskies, only to have the wind kicked out of his sails in short order. While it may seem cute to see a tiny Pom tilt at such formidible windmills, such behavior is a dicey proposition for Skippy.
Skippy needs the kind of adopter who will make some demands on him, and not coddle his "to big for his britches" shtick. Skippy needs strong leadership, and an Alpha pack leader who will continue his obedience work and exercise routine. He would be best suited to a calm, adult home, with, perhaps one or two well-trained, small dogs, so that he can socialize with other dogs in a positive environment. Skippy would not be suitable for a large bustling family with small children or for a feline home.
Skippy has good house manners and is house trained, and crate trained. Adopters should expect to troubleshoot the occasional accident that will inevitably occur during his transition to a new home. He is in optimal health, and has been neutered. He has been vaccinated for rabies, DA2PP (distemper, adrenovirus, parvo and parainfluenza), and canine flu. He has been boostered as needed. He has had the 4dx test, and is negative for heartworm, lyme, earlichia and anaplasmosis. He has been dewormed, and is on appropriate preventatives.
If you are interested in Skippy, please write to Denise@eskiesonline.com for an adoption application, or call/text Denise at 860-908-9738.
