ADOPTION FEE: $150
Fostered in Louisiana
Gender: Male
Age: 10 years
Weight: 8 lbs.
ADOPTION APPLICATION REQUIRED:
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www.YorkieHavenRescue.com to apply.
10/3/10 - Hi Everyone, Despereaux here. I just went to the groomer and got my hair done, so foster mom decided to take some new pictures of me. I hate posing for the camera, but I guess I have to since I'm trying to find myself a new family. I haven't really been doing anything special this summer except hanging out with my girlfriend, a senior Dachshund here at the house. She and I have a nice relationship, but she understands that one day I must go. So if you have a senior girl who needs a nap buddy/boyfriend or even younger dogs that do not really need a playmate, shoot me an e-mail.
5/25/10 - Whew, it sure is starting to heat up down here in Louisiana and Summer has just begun. I decided to trot on down to the groomer and I asked for the "summer cut". A handsome gentlemen such as myself can't be seen with his hair hanging in his eyes. I have to say, I think I look very dapper and sporty. I think I actually caught the eye of a few female southern belles on my way home. I hate to tell them though, I'm not in the market for a girlfriend, I'm in the market for a family. I have plenty of great years left to show love and affection to my humans and just know that with my makeover, the applications are going to be pouring in. I'll be waiting at my computer to answer any questions you may have and accept your applications to become my owner/companion.
Hugs and Kisses from the South!
Despereaux
12/1/09 - Hi, I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. I've been doing fine at my foster home and have fallen in love with my foster mom's senior Dachshund. She will be quite heartbroken when I get adopted, but such is life. I do need a home to call my own and will find another girlfriend.
My eyes tend to get a little dry, so foster mom puts lubricating drops in them everyday for me. She is such a sweet lady, but I know I can't call her my real mom. She keeps telling me that my "Mom" is out there somewhere and I will join her one day. I sure hope that is soon, because I'm ready to get settled. I'm already past the puppy/young adult stage of my life and want to be with my own family where we can live out our mature years together.
6/25/09 - Hi everyone. It’s me, Despereaux. I’ve been busy lately and haven’t had time to check in, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to quickly drop a few lines. I’ve been doing well in my foster home and foster mom has learned that I am very motivated by treats. I’ve also learned to enjoy my baths and like to be brushed. It makes me feel special and look handsome. I seem to have developed a loving relationship with one of my foster siblings. Her name is Kala and she is a senior (like me) but is a Dachshund. Foster mom puts eye drops in my eyes daily to help with my dry eyes and I am a good sport about it because I know that she just cares about me. I still wear my belly bands, because some days I can hold it and other days, well, you know. Foster mom and I aren’t walking as much now since it is hot outside and I am 9 years old and wouldn’t want to pass out of heat stroke on foster mom. I’d rather stay inside with Kala anyway. I would definitely miss my new girlfriend, but am still ready and willing to join my new furever family when they are ready for me.
4/13/09 - Foster mom and I were having fun with the camera the other. Check out my new pics.
3/11/09 - Hi all. I just wanted to let you know what I’ve been up to lately. I was recently neutered and microchipped. I’m recuperating right now, but I’ll be feeling better in no time and then foster mom and I can get back to our every morning 2 mile walk. You know that getting in shape was your New Year’s resolution - why not adopt a personal trainer that is already used to a 2 mile a day regimen.
2/25/09 - Despereaux was most likely discarded by his previous "owner" when his work product was getting low. So typical of the breeding world, Despereaux lost his job as "executive puppy maker" and was put on the street. Despereaux tells his foster mom that the work conditions weren't all that great, he received no pay, little food, and his office was a pig sty - so basically, he is glad to be in retirement. His previous home cared so little about his health, Despereaux now has no teeth. He doesn't care though, because they make high quality soft dog food just as they do hard dog food. And -- he looks really adorable with his little tongue sticking out the side of his mouth.
Thank goodness Despereaux found a home that was willing to take him in and foster him until his next permanent family could be found for him. He will be getting neutered next week and will then be ready to go see what being a "Part of a Family" is all about.
The vet estimated Despereaux to be 9 years old, But don't let his age fool you. Despereaux and his foster mom walk 2 miles a day and he loves it. He also loves to ride in the puppy stroller and/or be carried around the house. Basically, he just wants to be with his owner 24/7. He is inquisitive of the other pups in the house and can co-exist with them perfectly, but isn't really big on playing with them. He does well with his baths, rides well in a car, can sit for a treat and is CONSTANTLY wagging his tail. He is working on his potty training and sleeps well through the night.
This poor baby acts like he doesn't even know what a toy is. Well, that's going to change, because Despereaux's future is going to be totally different from his past. He will have the life of a King with all of the soft food and treats that he can handle, he will not be expected to mate so that a greedy human can pay their bills, and he will once and for all be loved for who he is.
If you are interested in giving Despereaux the above mentioned kind of life, please fill out the online application.
