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My name is Brentwick!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated over 8 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Merle
Age
1 year old, Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
3 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

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

Introducing Brentwick — the tiny tank of the UK Litter. Don’t let his pocket-size fool you; this kid has been flexing on his siblings since day one. He may have drawn the short straw in the size department, but he made up for it by channeling the raw energy of a wind-up toy with something to prove. He’s small, he’s speedy, and he treats “being still for photos” like it's an optional life suggestion. Blink, and he’s already done three circles around his siblings and tried to scale your pant leg like a caffeinated mountain goat. He loves to be picked up—probably because it gives him a height advantage and a better view of all the things he’d like to conquer next. Basically, Brentwick is the underdog who didn’t get the memo that he’s supposed to act like one.

Brentwick is a 6-week-old, 3lb male Mini Aussie mix and currently about the size of a loaf of sourdough—if the sourdough had muscles and a mission. His mom, Elizabeth, showed up looking like she was smuggling a watermelon under her fur, and surprise! Out came the UK Litter. No, we don’t know who the dad is—he vanished faster than your favorite snack in a shared fridge. Could be a Mini Aussie, could be a traveling salesman. We’ll never know. Elizabeth weighs around 30lbs, so we’re guessing Brentwick will land somewhere in that range too. Think “carry-on luggage” or “one of those giant Costco bags of dog food.” But hey, we won’t swear to it in a court of law—puppies love nothing more than making us look like liars. So if your world will crumble into glittery pieces the moment he hits 33lbs instead of 30, you may want to keep scrolling. But if you're cool with a little unpredictability and ready to raise a tiny tank with Olympic-level zooms and a serious love of being carried like royalty, Brentwick just might be your guy.

Brentwick may be the smallest of the bunch, but don’t let that fool you—he’s got the energy of a caffeinated squirrel and the confidence of someone twice his size. He hasn’t had the chance to fully throw down with the big dogs yet (aside from some nose-to-fence stare-offs), but he’s definitely intrigued. Give him a few more weeks and we’re pretty sure he’ll be challenging a Saint Bernard to a wrestling match, no hesitation. Cats and other small creatures haven’t made it into Brentwick’s social circle yet, but knowing him, he’d probably sprint up, introduce himself with an overconfident pounce, and then pretend it was their idea when things got awkward. He hasn’t met any kids, but he’s an absolute sucker for being held, petted, admired, and basically worshiped. As long as the human in question has decent boundaries and understands that Brentwick is the main character at all times, we expect he’d be a fan. New people? Brentwick’s only criteria is that you have hands (for holding him), legs (for sitting down so he can be placed in your lap), and ideally snacks. He’s met a few new faces already and was just thrilled to expand his fan base. This is a puppy who shows up ready for meet-and-greets like he’s running for local office.

Brentwick is operating at a constant 10/10 energy level, like someone accidentally gave him espresso instead of formula. He’s fast. Like, “blurry in 80% of photos” fast. If you’ve got hopes of getting a cute, posed picture—good luck. He’ll be a smudge of fur and attitude before you can even tap the camera button. But don’t worry, he also goes all-in on naps. One minute he’s doing zoomies like he’s training for a puppy triathlon, and the next he’s dramatically flopped over like someone yelled “cut” on his personal action movie. Despite being built like a fluffy chicken nugget, Brentwick packs an impressive amount of personality. He’s affectionate, snuggly, and will absolutely fling himself into your arms like a dramatic movie character reuniting with a long-lost love—except in this case, it’s been like... 12 minutes since he last saw you. His hobbies include roughhousing with his siblings, gnawing on stuffed toys with great purpose, and singlehandedly waging war on every leaf and stick in sight. Terrace time? Brentwick considers it his personal training ground. And food? Don’t even get him started. He treats every meal like it’s his last supper—high drama, full commitment, zero shame. Brentwick is a small boy with big opinions, and he’s looking for a home that can keep up with his drama, his speed, and his ongoing mission to win gold in both cuddles and silliness (but you didn’t hear that last word from us).

Brentwick is not potty trained—because, you know, he’s a baby. A fast, adorable, opinionated baby who still believes that any surface is fair game. If you were hoping for a six-week-old who rings a bell to go outside and journals about his bowel habits, this probably isn’t your guy. As for crate training, not a chance. Brentwick currently resides in his royal whelping box, which he treats like a studio apartment he’s subletting from his mom. Crates are a future concept—right now, he’s busy mastering the art of climbing over siblings and dramatically collapsing in the coziest corner possible. Chewing? Minimal—for now. Right now it’s all innocent nibbles and exploratory gum sessions. But give it a couple of weeks and he’ll almost certainly discover the joys of sinking his baby teeth into something he absolutely should not have. You’ve been warned.
Barking isn’t really his thing—yet. Cambridge is out there taking the job of “barky big dog correspondent” very seriously, while Brentwick prefers to focus on dramatic pouncing and speed laps. He’ll let out the occasional playtime squeak or “I am victorious!” growl, but for the most part, he’s saving his vocal talents for something truly important, like when you’re two minutes late with breakfast. Brentwick is not the puppy for someone expecting a turnkey pet. He will not arrive pre-installed with manners, house training, or a mute button. But if you’re ready to laugh, roll with the puppy punches, and raise a tiny, turbo-charged goofball with the confidence of a much larger dog, Brentwick is more than ready to take over your heart—and your living room.

If you're ready to welcome a three-pound whirlwind of fluff, sass, and speed into your life, Brentwick is currently accepting applications for the role of "forever human." To be considered, please fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so we can forward your credentials to his foster family for review. Pickup will be in Oklahoma City, OK, but be advised: Brentwick won't be ready to grace your home until around the first week of June. Until then, he'll be perfecting his zoomies and dramatic nap poses.

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