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My basic info
Breed
Pekingese/Mixed Breed (Small)
Color
Brindle
Age
3 years 2 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
46923
My details
Good with dogs
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Dan
Dan’s the kind of dog who makes you believe in second chances. Three years young and about 14 pounds, this soulful Pekingese came from the South, found wandering with his loyal travel partner, Forrest. No one knows the full story of how these two buddies ended up on their own, but if you look into Dan’s wise little eyes, you can tell he’s learned a lot along the way - about friendship, resilience, and the art of keeping hope alive.
Energy and Personality
Dan’s got the gentle heart of a philosopher and the spirit of a wanderer who’s finally found safe ground. He’s affectionate, grounded, and likes to take life at his own steady pace. He enjoys company, loves people, and gets along easily with dogs. Though his hind legs have limited mobility, he’s remarkably adaptable - getting along like he’s got places to be and dreams to chase. The vet says with continued medical support and physiotherapy, he could regain more movement, but Dan doesn’t seem bothered. He’s too busy enjoying the simple joys: a soft bed, a friendly pat, and the company of those he trusts.
Training and Behavior
Dan is wonderfully crate trained and has an easygoing nature that makes him a pleasure to care for. He’s calm, cooperative, and perfectly content to hang out quietly or share the couch for a movie marathon. His goopy eye is being treated, and while there may be some vision loss, his outlook stays clear - love, comfort, and loyalty are what truly matter.
Social Life
Dan and Forrest are a real-life duo straight out of a heartwarming road movie. They’ve traveled side by side through hardship and have come out stronger and softer for it. While it would be a storybook ending to see them adopted together, they’re both ready to bring love and gratitude into any home lucky enough to have them either separately or together.
Special Traits
Dan’s scruffy charm and thoughtful gaze make him feel older than his years. He’s a little old soul in a small, resilient body. He’s learned that life’s best moments are simple: the sound of someone calling his name, a treat for being good, the company of a friend. He’s proof that even the roughest roads can lead to someplace beautiful.
Best Home Fit
Dan will thrive in a calm, loving home that values quiet companionship and gentle affection. He doesn’t need much, just someone to remind him that the journey’s over and the best is yet to come. Whether he’s sharing a home with Forrest or striking out on his own, this little philosopher is ready to trade the open road for a soft lap and a forever heart.
Veterinary Care
Dan has visited the veterinarian for assessment and treatment of his rear leg issues and eyes and is up to date on vaccinations for his age. He will be neutered, microchipped, and on heartworm preventative, flea and tick preventative, and routine parasite treatments. His eye is under medical care and improving, and he may benefit from ongoing physiotherapy to strengthen his hind legs.
Meet Dan
Dan’s the kind of dog who makes you believe in second chances. Three years young and about 14 pounds, this soulful Pekingese came from the South, found wandering with his loyal travel partner, Forrest. No one knows the full story of how these two buddies ended up on their own, but if you look into Dan’s wise little eyes, you can tell he’s learned a lot along the way - about friendship, resilience, and the art of keeping hope alive.
Energy and Personality
Dan’s got the gentle heart of a philosopher and the spirit of a wanderer who’s finally found safe ground. He’s affectionate, grounded, and likes to take life at his own steady pace. He enjoys company, loves people, and gets along easily with dogs. Though his hind legs have limited mobility, he’s remarkably adaptable - getting along like he’s got places to be and dreams to chase. The vet says with continued medical support and physiotherapy, he could regain more movement, but Dan doesn’t seem bothered. He’s too busy enjoying the simple joys: a soft bed, a friendly pat, and the company of those he trusts.
Training and Behavior
Dan is wonderfully crate trained and has an easygoing nature that makes him a pleasure to care for. He’s calm, cooperative, and perfectly content to hang out quietly or share the couch for a movie marathon. His goopy eye is being treated, and while there may be some vision loss, his outlook stays clear - love, comfort, and loyalty are what truly matter.
Social Life
Dan and Forrest are a real-life duo straight out of a heartwarming road movie. They’ve traveled side by side through hardship and have come out stronger and softer for it. While it would be a storybook ending to see them adopted together, they’re both ready to bring love and gratitude into any home lucky enough to have them either separately or together.
Special Traits
Dan’s scruffy charm and thoughtful gaze make him feel older than his years. He’s a little old soul in a small, resilient body. He’s learned that life’s best moments are simple: the sound of someone calling his name, a treat for being good, the company of a friend. He’s proof that even the roughest roads can lead to someplace beautiful.
Best Home Fit
Dan will thrive in a calm, loving home that values quiet companionship and gentle affection. He doesn’t need much, just someone to remind him that the journey’s over and the best is yet to come. Whether he’s sharing a home with Forrest or striking out on his own, this little philosopher is ready to trade the open road for a soft lap and a forever heart.
Veterinary Care
Dan has visited the veterinarian for assessment and treatment of his rear leg issues and eyes and is up to date on vaccinations for his age. He will be neutered, microchipped, and on heartworm preventative, flea and tick preventative, and routine parasite treatments. His eye is under medical care and improving, and he may benefit from ongoing physiotherapy to strengthen his hind legs.
We primarily rely on meet & greets for potential adopters. Approved adopters may meet adoptable animals at the home of the animal's foster, or possibly in the adopter's own home.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit our website at - www.ophrescue.org/events
MEET AND GREETS
We primarily rely on meet & greets for potential adopters. Approved adopters may meet adoptable animals at the home of the animal's foster, or possibly in the adopter's own home.
More about this rescue
Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. rescues dogs of all breeds and ages from high-kill shelters reducing the numbers being euthanized daily. We provide foster homes where they can get the love and attention needed before finding their forever homes. Our organization provides pet adoption services in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and parts of Southern Pennsylvania. Operation Paws for Homes, a 501(c)(3) organization, is 100% donor funded and could not save these dogs and fulfill their dreams of being united with their forever families, without the dedication of our incredible adopters, fosters, donors and volunteers. Sadly, without our help, all of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - usually within days or hours of arriving at the shelter. Each year we take in hundreds of wonderful animals who were left at shelters by no fault of their own.
Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. rescues dogs of all breeds and ages from high-kill shelters reducing the numbers being euthanized daily. We provide foster homes where they can get the love and attention needed before finding their forever homes. Our organization provides pet adoption services in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and parts of Southern Pennsylvania. Operation Paws for Homes, a 501(c)(3) organization, is 100% donor funded and could not save these dogs and fulfill their dreams of being united with their forever families, without the dedication of our incredible adopters, fosters, donors and volunteers. Sadly, without our help, all of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - usually within days or hours of arriving at the shelter. Each year we take in hundreds of wonderful animals who were left at shelters by no fault of their own.
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