My name is Ducky!

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.

Adoption fee: $750

Meet Ducky!

Ducky is a 9–10 week old Chihuahua mix who may be tiny, but she has a huge heart and an even bigger personality. She was rescued from the shelter after being abandoned, and from the moment she arrived in her foster home, she’s shown just how resilient, loving, and special she is. Her foster also wanted us to tell you that she is MUCH cuter in person- photos just don't do her justice!

Ducky starts her day bright and early around 6:00 AM, letting her foster family know she needs a potty break. After that, she’s happy to curl back up and sleep for several more hours. She’s already almost completely potty trained and does an impressive job of communicating— she’ll cry to let you know when she needs to go outside, even if she’s been hanging out in her pen for a bit. For such a young puppy, she has excellent bladder control and can make it nearly all night until morning.

When Ducky first arrived, she was sweet right away, but she’s continued to blossom with each passing day. Now, her personality truly shines: she’s affectionate, playful, social, and very people- and animal-oriented. She loves being with her foster family’s medium-sized Labradoodle and does great with their cat as well. Playtime with the resident dog is a joy to watch— they switch roles between being playful leaders and happy followers, showing how well-mannered and adaptable Ducky already is.

After a good romp in the backyard (where she loves to zoom around at full speed), Ducky is perfectly content to curl up in your lap for a cozy nap. She’s a true cuddler and enjoys being near her people. While she may protest for a few minutes when placed in her ex-pen— she is very social, after all— she settles quickly and naps peacefully once she realizes it’s time to relax.

Ducky is a wonderful balance of playful puppy energy and calm snuggly sweetness. She loves toys of all kinds and can be a bit mischievous, earning herself the nickname “the Hoover” for her tendency to scoop up socks or toys she finds lying around. The good news? She’s very responsive and will quickly drop items when asked. She’s also teething a bit, but with gentle redirection to appropriate chew toys, she does great.

This little girl is incredibly smart and food motivated, making her a joy to train. She already knows how to sit, go to her place, and is starting to learn even more. With continued positive reinforcement, she’s going to thrive.

Ducky would do well in a home that enjoys engaging with their dog— through playtime, training, and cuddles. She’d be happy in a home with another dog, a cat, and would likely do wonderfully with kids who want an active, affectionate puppy to grow up with.

What sets Ducky apart is the combination of her intelligence, adaptability, and pure sweetness. She’s silly, loving, soft as can be, and genuinely one of her foster family’s favorite dogs they’ve ever had. Anyone lucky enough to adopt Ducky will be gaining a devoted companion who is ready to grow, learn, and love with her whole heart.