My name is Leo!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Pathways Home Animal Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Lhasa Apso/Poodle (Miniature)

Color

White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

17247234

My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Has special needs

My story

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

PWRESCUE.ORG

Special needs - dominate personality, need experienced owner.

*PHOENIX METRO AREA ONLY*

Leo is a 7 year old, 22 pound Lhasa/poodle blend boy. He came to the rescue when his owner was unable to care for him. He will do best with owners who understand the Lhasa “personality” which is a dog that is very strong-willed and it’s been said that “when a Lhasa Apso looks in the mirror, he sees a lion”.

Leo will be a wonderful and loyal companion IF his new owners can establish a relationship of mutual respect – i.e. admiring his independent character while consistently enforcing your rules so that he respects you as well.

His new owners will require patience, as it will take a while (maybe weeks) for him to get used to a new environment and once he does, he will be very loyal. Leo wants love and attention but is not usually a cuddler. His "M.O." is fairly vocal and often uses "growling" not as a warning/don't touch me, but rather as an expression of his attitude. He has never bitten his previous owner or current foster, but the growling-type vocalization needs to be understood.

He loves walks, running around in the backyard and he loves to sleep with his human. If his humans are strong leaders and exert matching energy (not overpowering or forceful behavior) he responds well.

He will do best in a home with just his humans or possibly another submissive (but not younger) dog. He will not likely get along with young children and would do best in a home with only adults.

With patience and mutual respect, this lovely boy will reward his owners with unmatched loyalty and love!

Leo is up to date on vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped. His adoption fee is $280. Please visit our website at: https://pwrescue.org and click on the "Adopt" button to complete an application.

Pathways Home Animal Rescue

Rescue

Pathways Home Animal Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

17247234

Contact

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Phone

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adopt@pwrescue.org

Website

https://pwrescue.org/

Address

Phoenix, AZ 85029

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our process starts with an adoption application, followed by interview / meet & greet with adopter and their existing pets, agree to a home check for the safety of the adopted pet and when approved, will complete an Adoption Agreement along with adoption fee. Fees vary based on adoptable pet's age, breed, and situation. Fees range from $120-$550. Cash or check is preferred payment.

Go meet their pets

We have adoption events every other Saturday from 11:00-2:00 PM at PetSmart in Scottsdale (10030 N. 90th Street).

Due to the holidays, the every other week schedule might be off beginning in January, so please contact Petsmart at 480-391-1647 to find out whether there is an event prior to making your way there.

More about this rescue

Pathways Home Animal Rescue is an all volunteer / foster based organization dedicated to finding the best homes for abandoned, surrendered, and county shelter animals. We stay small so we can devote our energies and resources to all the animals in our care. When we take in a found or stray animal every effort is made to reunite them with their owners. All animals in our care receive proper veterinary care, are spayed or neutered, all appropriate vaccinations, preventative care, and microchip are administered before they are adopted.