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Posted over 5 years ago
| Updated over 5 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Poodle (Miniature)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
White
Age
6 years 5 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
18 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Peter, a scrappy and determined little guy who fought his way through the streets on his journey to find a forever family. Only 18 lbs and looks to be about one year old, Pete has been a real gentleman at his foster family’s home. He is very intelligent and doing extremely well learning house-manners, basic commands and confidence with guests in the house. Pete is a happy guy with a wonderful disposition. He gets along great with other dogs (making sure he is safe at introductions!) even inviting them to play. Cats are usually ignored except with the foster’s 2 year old cat who has spunk! They love to tease each other but not in an aggressive way. Peter is very food motivated so training seems to come easy to him although he DOES NOT respond well to loud voices or commands. He will cower if he perceives moving too quickly to pat him on the head as frightening. His new family must understand that we don’t know what awful things he may have encountered in his prior life so they must treat him gently. Once Peter bonded to his foster mom he suffered from the beginnings of separation anxiety. His foster mom alleviated much of the anxiety through music, dog puzzles and treat toys. He has improved considerably and is left alone in the kitchen while she is away on errands.
His foster home is enjoying the time with Peter and watching him enjoy life! Although he is full of life and fun, Peter is still respectful and listens to his foster mom. This is one special boy for a special family who will end his year-long journey to a forever, loving family.
Pete will do best in a home with a fence, and another young dog to run and play with. Pete is young and full of puppy like behavior... he's no couch potato and needs an active home/family.
Our adoption process starts with our application. Once the application is approved, a member of Legacy will contact you to set up a home visit. The home visit usually last 1-11/2 hours and is to make sure our dog and any current dogs/cats are getting along, as well as both of us agreeing it's a fit. At this time the adoption fee is due, and begins the 2 week trial. We will check in during the 2 week trial. If it's not working, our dog is returned to the foster home and all except $50.00 of the adoption fee is returned. At the end of the 2 week trial, you decide if you will finalize the adoption - if finalized, the Adoption Contract is signed and all medical records are turned over to you. If at any time you need to rehome the dog it contractually needs to be returned to Legacy Dog Rescue.
