Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
13 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
6 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My personality
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Douglas, aka Dougie! This tenderhearted gentleman is a heartbreaker in the making.
Dougie was loved dearly by his devoted human for 13 years. Sadly, his person recently moved into a nursing home and Dougie couldn't go with. He is now looking for his own equivalent - a place where he can spend his golden years being loved and cared for.
The change was hard for Dougie at first - he spent his first few weeks in foster in self-imposed solitude, mostly napping or staring wistfully into space (a true philosopher of the canine world). But little by little, step by step, Dougie has made huge strides coming out of his shell.
When his foster mom is nearby, he now walks towards her, wagging his tail and looking for head pats, ear rubs, and back scratches. And instead of sleeping all day, he now confidently explores his foster home. The backyard is his favorite - he adores being outside in the sun, especially visiting Mr. Bunny (who is a statue, and who Dougie appreciates because he's always where he says he will be, every time).
Dougie's hearing and vision aren’t great, so every touch still surprises him a bit. He's looking for a quiet, patient, gentle, adults-only home with humans who will take it slow with him, letting him acclimate at his own pace while cheering him on as he makes progress becoming more active and outgoing. An independent man, Dougie is not big on snuggling right now - this may or may not change as he gets more comfortable.
A fenced-in yard is a must for this sun worshipper - he's not leash-trained nor is he looking to be. He'll need to be carried up and down steps and would do best in a home where his humans are around most or all of the day to let him out for frequent yard excursions and sniffaris. He is basically housebroken but benefits from having pee pads available just in case. He generally sleeps through the night and is fine staying home alone if his people need to step out for errands.
Dougie is a good boy who has hit some hard times. Can you give him the soft landing he deserves?
Douglas is approx 13 years old and 6 lbs.
Fostered in Gaithersburg,MD
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
Meet Douglas, aka Dougie! This tenderhearted gentleman is a heartbreaker in the making.
Dougie was loved dearly by his devoted human for 13 years. Sadly, his person recently moved into a nursing home and Dougie couldn't go with. He is now looking for his own equivalent - a place where he can spend his golden years being loved and cared for.
The change was hard for Dougie at first - he spent his first few weeks in foster in self-imposed solitude, mostly napping or staring wistfully into space (a true philosopher of the canine world). But little by little, step by step, Dougie has made huge strides coming out of his shell.
When his foster mom is nearby, he now walks towards her, wagging his tail and looking for head pats, ear rubs, and back scratches. And instead of sleeping all day, he now confidently explores his foster home. The backyard is his favorite - he adores being outside in the sun, especially visiting Mr. Bunny (who is a statue, and who Dougie appreciates because he's always where he says he will be, every time).
Dougie's hearing and vision aren’t great, so every touch still surprises him a bit. He's looking for a quiet, patient, gentle, adults-only home with humans who will take it slow with him, letting him acclimate at his own pace while cheering him on as he makes progress becoming more active and outgoing. An independent man, Dougie is not big on snuggling right now - this may or may not change as he gets more comfortable.
A fenced-in yard is a must for this sun worshipper - he's not leash-trained nor is he looking to be. He'll need to be carried up and down steps and would do best in a home where his humans are around most or all of the day to let him out for frequent yard excursions and sniffaris. He is basically housebroken but benefits from having pee pads available just in case. He generally sleeps through the night and is fine staying home alone if his people need to step out for errands.
Dougie is a good boy who has hit some hard times. Can you give him the soft landing he deserves?
Douglas is approx 13 years old and 6 lbs.
Fostered in Gaithersburg,MD
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
Adoption application can be found on mirishaven.org
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Interview
A volunteer will call you to complete the interview and check references (vet and personal).
3.
Approve Application
4.
Meet the Pet
After application approval a meet and greet can be scheduled. If the meet goes well, the dog can go home with their new family.
Additional adoption info
We aren't first come, first served, rather our dogs are matched with the best person or family for them. We do not do same day adoptions as there are multiple steps to our adoption process.
We aren't first come, first served, rather our dogs are matched with the best person or family for them. We do not do same day adoptions as there are multiple steps to our adoption process.
Our adoptable dogs can be met at various adoption events throughout the year or during a scheduled meet and greet. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/mirishaven/
Our adoptable dogs can be met at various adoption events throughout the year or during a scheduled meet and greet. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/mirishaven/
More about this rescue
Miri’s Haven is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501c3 senior dog rescue dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of senior dogs into loving, forever homes throughout the DC Metro area and surrounding areas. We are run entirely by dedicated volunteers and do not receive any public funding. Funding is derived entirely from fundraising and donations offered by individuals and local organizations who believe in our mission.
Miri’s Haven is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501c3 senior dog rescue dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of senior dogs into loving, forever homes throughout the DC Metro area and surrounding areas. We are run entirely by dedicated volunteers and do not receive any public funding. Funding is derived entirely from fundraising and donations offered by individuals and local organizations who believe in our mission.
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