Mikey will be at the Holland PetSmart from 2 to 5pm on December 6 if you want to meet him in person. If he gets overwhelmed, we will bring him back to his foster home early.
Meet Mikey — the sweetest little spunky pug you’ll ever meet!
Mikey is a 3-year-old blind pug who has been through a lot but still has so much love (and snorts!) to give. After his owner passed away, Mikey ended up in a shelter and was understandably terrified. When he arrived in his foster home, the world still felt very big and very scary — he even stayed in his bed for the first few days because everything was so new.
But this brave boy has made huge progress. With patience and gentle routines, he’s slowly learned to explore his foster home and is gaining confidence every day. He’s careful and deliberate, taking his time to map out his surroundings.
Because Mikey is completely blind, he needs an adopter who can help keep him safe:
He cannot navigate stairs.
He loves sleeping on the bed, but you’ll need safety measures so he can’t fall.
His home environment should stay consistent — he thrives when furniture and layouts don’t change often.
He’s best suited for someone planning to stay in their home long-term. If you expect to move soon, Mikey isn’t the right match.
He hasn't lived with other dogs but is cat friendly.
Personality & Playtime
Mikey loves being outside and enjoys a fenced yard where he can safely sniff around. He has more energy than you’d expect and thinks play-wrestling is the best thing ever. Stuffed toys? Prepare for them to be “shredded with love.”
Weight Loss Journey
Mikey’s former owner fed mostly human food, so he’s currently overweight at 20 pounds. His vet recommends he be around 13–15 pounds. He’s on a measured diet and taking short walks, and he’ll need an adopter committed to helping him continue this journey.
Affection Level: 100%
Mikey lights up when his foster parents come home — greeting them with enthusiastic sniffing, snorting, tail wags, and his signature happy pug wiggles. He has an incredible nose and fantastic hearing. He listens intently to new sounds, tilting his head in concentration (he’s still deciding how he feels about Christmas music!).
If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a brave, loving pug who just wants safety, routine, and a human to adore, Mikey may be your perfect match. He sees an ophthalmologist on December 10 and will be neutered on December 16. He is healthy - he had full bloodwork, vaccinated, microchipped.
For more information, email tysonsplacerescue@gmail.com or fill out an adoption application here: https://tysonsplacerescue.org/cat-and-dog-adoptions/#adopt or visit him in person at the Holland PetSmart on December 6 from 2 to 5 pm (if he gets overwhelmed, we will bring him back to his foster home early).
Mikey will be at the Holland PetSmart from 2 to 5pm on December 6 if you want to meet him in person. If he gets overwhelmed, we will bring him back to his foster home early.
Meet Mikey — the sweetest little spunky pug you’ll ever meet!
Mikey is a 3-year-old blind pug who has been through a lot but still has so much love (and snorts!) to give. After his owner passed away, Mikey ended up in a shelter and was understandably terrified. When he arrived in his foster home, the world still felt very big and very scary — he even stayed in his bed for the first few days because everything was so new.
But this brave boy has made huge progress. With patience and gentle routines, he’s slowly learned to explore his foster home and is gaining confidence every day. He’s careful and deliberate, taking his time to map out his surroundings.
Because Mikey is completely blind, he needs an adopter who can help keep him safe:
He cannot navigate stairs.
He loves sleeping on the bed, but you’ll need safety measures so he can’t fall.
His home environment should stay consistent — he thrives when furniture and layouts don’t change often.
He’s best suited for someone planning to stay in their home long-term. If you expect to move soon, Mikey isn’t the right match.
He hasn't lived with other dogs but is cat friendly.
Personality & Playtime
Mikey loves being outside and enjoys a fenced yard where he can safely sniff around. He has more energy than you’d expect and thinks play-wrestling is the best thing ever. Stuffed toys? Prepare for them to be “shredded with love.”
Weight Loss Journey
Mikey’s former owner fed mostly human food, so he’s currently overweight at 20 pounds. His vet recommends he be around 13–15 pounds. He’s on a measured diet and taking short walks, and he’ll need an adopter committed to helping him continue this journey.
Affection Level: 100%
Mikey lights up when his foster parents come home — greeting them with enthusiastic sniffing, snorting, tail wags, and his signature happy pug wiggles. He has an incredible nose and fantastic hearing. He listens intently to new sounds, tilting his head in concentration (he’s still deciding how he feels about Christmas music!).
If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a brave, loving pug who just wants safety, routine, and a human to adore, Mikey may be your perfect match. He sees an ophthalmologist on December 10 and will be neutered on December 16. He is healthy - he had full bloodwork, vaccinated, microchipped.
For more information, email tysonsplacerescue@gmail.com or fill out an adoption application here: https://tysonsplacerescue.org/cat-and-dog-adoptions/#adopt or visit him in person at the Holland PetSmart on December 6 from 2 to 5 pm (if he gets overwhelmed, we will bring him back to his foster home early).
Please feel free to email us with questions and for further information about the animal prior to submitting an application.
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Interview
We email and call you for further clarification of application answers and to answer any questions you may have.
3.
Meet the Pet
We will have the foster parent available if possible when you meet the animal so you can get further information about the pets day to day.
4.
Take the Pet Home
The dog or cat comes with instructions from the foster parent so you can continue their routine.
Additional adoption info
We require an adoption application to be filled out (available at www.tysonsplacerescue.org). If you have a dog at home and want to adopt a dog, we would require that the dogs meet prior to adoption. Our dog adoption fee ranges from $75 to $175 based on age, and our cat adoption fee is $40.
We require an adoption application to be filled out (available at www.tysonsplacerescue.org). If you have a dog at home and want to adopt a dog, we would require that the dogs meet prior to adoption. Our dog adoption fee ranges from $75 to $175 based on age, and our cat adoption fee is $40.
We are a small rescue without a facility so we rely on volunteers to temporarily house the animals until adopted. Because the animals are in private foster homes, we need to make arrangements for a visit to happen. Please email us for further information. Additionally, we have adoption events throughout the year - check out our Facebook for a current listings. We do private adoption visits with approved applicants.
We are a small rescue without a facility so we rely on volunteers to temporarily house the animals until adopted. Because the animals are in private foster homes, we need to make arrangements for a visit to happen. Please email us for further information. Additionally, we have adoption events throughout the year - check out our Facebook for a current listings. We do private adoption visits with approved applicants.
More about this rescue
Our mission is to assist terminally ill people with finding homes for their pets. Since we help people receiving hospice care, heading into nursing homes, or families after the pet owner died, we often receive older animals. WE value older animals and cherish all that they can offer to their new family. We do not have a physical facility, so we rely on volunteers to foster the pets in their home until they are adopted.
Our mission is to assist terminally ill people with finding homes for their pets. Since we help people receiving hospice care, heading into nursing homes, or families after the pet owner died, we often receive older animals. WE value older animals and cherish all that they can offer to their new family. We do not have a physical facility, so we rely on volunteers to foster the pets in their home until they are adopted.
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