West Des Moines, IA - Maltese. Meet Oliver a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Maltese

Color

White - with Gray or Silver

Age

Puppy

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

3162519

My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Busy schedule

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I adopted Oliver after being a breeder release several months ago. He is 6 years old, five pounds and literally lived a rough life at the hands of the breeder. He immediately bonded with me but is terrified of men, he doesn't do well with strangers and therefore I would never allow him to be placed in a situation where he would regress. He is doing well with potty training but wears belly bands because he likes to mark. He has not bitten but does get frightened easily and will stand and bark. He was apparently abused because often he will just fall over if you reach down to pet him. He sleeps with me, all night without a belly band and has never once pottied in my bed. He is a doll, I just have too many people in and out of my home for an upcoming wedding and he is not doing well with this. Oliver needs a home with a couple that is perhaps retired and no small children or busy times maybe another dog to keep him company. Maybe a single woman or women.