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Meet the Pet
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All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.
* If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.
This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 15th from 12-3pm unless adopted prior to the event. To be considered for adoption, pls submit an application in advance.
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Maltipoo
Weight: 12 lbs
Coat: Nonshedding
Good with dogs: Absolutely!
Top Hat may be small, fluffy, and adorable, but let us be perfectly clear:
This charming Maltipoo needs a home where humans run the show, not him.
Top Hat is a smart, sensitive little guy who absolutely thrives when he knows someone else is confidently calling the shots. When he first came to us, he was wound tight—fearful, reactive, unsure who to trust. But with structure, leadership, and consistency, this dog transformed.
He now looks to his person for direction. He listens. He relaxes. He wants to please.
Give him rules, and he blossoms. Let him be in charge… and he’ll book a one-way ticket to Chaosville.
Our amazing trainer quickly figured out exactly what Top Hat needs:
Calm but confident leadership
Clear direction
Quick corrections when needed
Lots of praise when he gets it right
She has taught him to accept handling, ignore his reactive impulses, and focus on his person. He is incredibly receptive and wants desperately to be a good boy — he just needs someone to show him how.
We are so committed to his success that we will waive his adoption fee if the adopter signs up for a minimum of 4 sessions with his current trainer. She’ll teach you his language and set both of you up for a lifetime of success.
Top Hat needs an adopter who:
Isn’t intimidated by a dog with opinions
Can follow a trainer’s guidance
Has experience or is willing to learn
Will commit to structure, routine, and clear rules
Is confident, calm, and consistent
He is NOT a dog for someone who wants to spoil him, coddle him, or let him “just be cute.” He is not a decorative accessory. He is a dog with tremendous potential — the right owner will see him become the affectionate, funny, loyal little companion he’s meant to be.
With leadership and boundaries, Top Hat is:
Sweet
Loving
Playful
Dog-friendly
Attentive
A total goofball with the people he trusts
A truly magical dog has emerged now that he finally feels safe.
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.
* If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.
This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 15th from 12-3pm unless adopted prior to the event. To be considered for adoption, pls submit an application in advance.
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Maltipoo
Weight: 12 lbs
Coat: Nonshedding
Good with dogs: Absolutely!
Top Hat may be small, fluffy, and adorable, but let us be perfectly clear:
This charming Maltipoo needs a home where humans run the show, not him.
Top Hat is a smart, sensitive little guy who absolutely thrives when he knows someone else is confidently calling the shots. When he first came to us, he was wound tight—fearful, reactive, unsure who to trust. But with structure, leadership, and consistency, this dog transformed.
He now looks to his person for direction. He listens. He relaxes. He wants to please.
Give him rules, and he blossoms. Let him be in charge… and he’ll book a one-way ticket to Chaosville.
Our amazing trainer quickly figured out exactly what Top Hat needs:
Calm but confident leadership
Clear direction
Quick corrections when needed
Lots of praise when he gets it right
She has taught him to accept handling, ignore his reactive impulses, and focus on his person. He is incredibly receptive and wants desperately to be a good boy — he just needs someone to show him how.
We are so committed to his success that we will waive his adoption fee if the adopter signs up for a minimum of 4 sessions with his current trainer. She’ll teach you his language and set both of you up for a lifetime of success.
Top Hat needs an adopter who:
Isn’t intimidated by a dog with opinions
Can follow a trainer’s guidance
Has experience or is willing to learn
Will commit to structure, routine, and clear rules
Is confident, calm, and consistent
He is NOT a dog for someone who wants to spoil him, coddle him, or let him “just be cute.” He is not a decorative accessory. He is a dog with tremendous potential — the right owner will see him become the affectionate, funny, loyal little companion he’s meant to be.
With leadership and boundaries, Top Hat is:
Sweet
Loving
Playful
Dog-friendly
Attentive
A total goofball with the people he trusts
A truly magical dog has emerged now that he finally feels safe.
Submit Application
Please read the biography on the dog first and if the dog sounds like a match, pls fill out an application on our website.
Interview
We review applications and we choose the application(s) that appear to be the best match and we do a phone interview.
Approve Application
If the Interview Team agrees it is a match, then we approve the home.
Pay Fee
In order to make an appointment to meet the dog you are interested in, we require a $50 deposit that goes towards your adoption fee.
Meet the Pet
Once the deposit is paid we then set up the home to meet the dog.
Pay Fee
Pay the Fee and take the dog home!
