Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 1 day ago
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Finch brings joy to everyone he meets! Which is really no surprise considering he is soft, small, and a sweetheart! It will melt your heart when you hold him and he nuzzles his head into your neck. He’s a good sized bundle to hold, currently 16lbs.
He is also very friendly and well behaved for his young age. We had 8 people over last week for a video game night and he did not bark even once as people arrived & came inside. Finch made his way from lap to lap across the couch, taking time to give everyone snuggles, until he fell asleep on someone’s lap.
Recently, Finch went to a memory care facility to visit the elders there. He was perfect - no barking, mouthing, or potty accidents! His little white tipped tail was wagging the entire time, but it really picked up speed whenever a new person appeared!
He’s a fast learner, offering sits at baby gates, the back door, & also when you have something he wants. Finch is also good about relaxing in his crate or the nearest dog bed/soft spot.
His potty training is going very well. He’s starting to go to the back door to alert us he needs out. Otherwise when he needs to go he’ll start really sniffing around. We do keep a potty pad down in a specific spot which he uses sometimes. At bedtime he does need to be let out once or twice. 4 hours seems to be his current maximum bladder holding time.
Finch is kennel trained and sleeps in a kennel in our bedroom at night. Sometimes he ‘talks’ to himself while playing with a toy and settling down in there. Sometimes he will cry a little. Either way, he settles down in just a minute or two.
Other things Finch is currently learning: Come, Kennel, [go to] Bed, Drop it, leash training...
He had a bath the other day and just stood there and took it like a little champ. No crying, struggling, or trying to jump out! I suspect he will have low grooming needs as an adult.
As a young puppy, Finch is learning many important life skills right now. One area we’re working on is functional relaxation. Functional relaxation means Finch is learning how to be comfortable and settled on his own. Most of the time, I don’t allow him to follow me from room to room, and he doesn’t have constant access to my lap. Instead, he’s rewarded for relaxing in his dog bed or nearby while I go about my day.
We still spend plenty of time together (and yes, he absolutely does get snuggle time!), but he’s also learning that being independent and relaxed is safe and rewarding. This is a very normal and healthy part of puppy development and training, and this sets him up for success as an adult dog by helping prevent clinginess and separation anxiety.
He is doing great! With a little more love & training I have no doubt he will continue blossoming into an amazing dog!
Energy level: Medium to Low
Temperament: Friendly, affectionate, playful, cuddly, smart
With people: Loves everyone, big cuddler.
With kids: We haven’t introduced Finch to kids yet. I believe his previous foster had kids though
With dogs: He does great with my 12lb dog. Now that he has all his shots we’ll start taking him to pet stores to see how he feels about medium or large sized dogs
With cats: Will update after more through cat testing
** Sniffed the cats in kennels at Petco, wasn’t interested
Reactions to new or unusual sounds: Curious / uninterested
Future Home & Shared Walls:
Currently, I would recommend Finch go to a family in a house, or an explicitly dog-friendly apartment (he can be vocal for a few moments when you leave.)
Would benefit from another dog in the house, but not a requirement. If you don’t have a dog, a large family would be great!
Fence is a bonus, not a requirement
* Puppies under 5 months should not be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time to help them with potty training and socialization.
Nervous about:
Finch will not go potty if the neighbor’s lab is outside barking. The lab has a very powerful, deep bark. A different neighbor’s little dogs barking does not bother him
He is a really confident pup, so that’s the only thing I’ve noticed!
On walks:
Due to weather we are not currently going on walks. Will update
Update: We have started practicing walking on a leash in the house, and sometimes use a leash to go potty.
Other/quirks:
Occasionally Finch ‘talks’ to you. Also to himself while playing - its adorable!
Loves neck, chest, and body scratches.
Loves playing tug!
Can’t make it onto the couch without help.
Still in that ‘clumsy puppy’ phase of life.
All his nails are white, except for 2 black one
If you have previously applied with us please email placement@midwestanimalrescue.org to reactivate your application with new interest.
When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.
Long Distance Adoptions: Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption. We require a meet of the pet prior to adoption, which means coming to MARS. We do not transport to potential adopters.
How to learn more about a pet: Complete the application (click on the button above) to start our process for adopting or fostering a MARS Pet.
Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.
Post Adoption: Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. We highly recommend Pet Insurance. Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance.
Pet Breeds: The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility or Shelter partner. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed.
If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess without knowing a pet’s full history.
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Find our applications at www.midwestanimalrescue.org
Finch brings joy to everyone he meets! Which is really no surprise considering he is soft, small, and a sweetheart! It will melt your heart when you hold him and he nuzzles his head into your neck. He’s a good sized bundle to hold, currently 16lbs.
He is also very friendly and well behaved for his young age. We had 8 people over last week for a video game night and he did not bark even once as people arrived & came inside. Finch made his way from lap to lap across the couch, taking time to give everyone snuggles, until he fell asleep on someone’s lap.
Recently, Finch went to a memory care facility to visit the elders there. He was perfect - no barking, mouthing, or potty accidents! His little white tipped tail was wagging the entire time, but it really picked up speed whenever a new person appeared!
He’s a fast learner, offering sits at baby gates, the back door, & also when you have something he wants. Finch is also good about relaxing in his crate or the nearest dog bed/soft spot.
His potty training is going very well. He’s starting to go to the back door to alert us he needs out. Otherwise when he needs to go he’ll start really sniffing around. We do keep a potty pad down in a specific spot which he uses sometimes. At bedtime he does need to be let out once or twice. 4 hours seems to be his current maximum bladder holding time.
Finch is kennel trained and sleeps in a kennel in our bedroom at night. Sometimes he ‘talks’ to himself while playing with a toy and settling down in there. Sometimes he will cry a little. Either way, he settles down in just a minute or two.
Other things Finch is currently learning: Come, Kennel, [go to] Bed, Drop it, leash training...
He had a bath the other day and just stood there and took it like a little champ. No crying, struggling, or trying to jump out! I suspect he will have low grooming needs as an adult.
As a young puppy, Finch is learning many important life skills right now. One area we’re working on is functional relaxation. Functional relaxation means Finch is learning how to be comfortable and settled on his own. Most of the time, I don’t allow him to follow me from room to room, and he doesn’t have constant access to my lap. Instead, he’s rewarded for relaxing in his dog bed or nearby while I go about my day.
We still spend plenty of time together (and yes, he absolutely does get snuggle time!), but he’s also learning that being independent and relaxed is safe and rewarding. This is a very normal and healthy part of puppy development and training, and this sets him up for success as an adult dog by helping prevent clinginess and separation anxiety.
He is doing great! With a little more love & training I have no doubt he will continue blossoming into an amazing dog!
Energy level: Medium to Low
Temperament: Friendly, affectionate, playful, cuddly, smart
With people: Loves everyone, big cuddler.
With kids: We haven’t introduced Finch to kids yet. I believe his previous foster had kids though
With dogs: He does great with my 12lb dog. Now that he has all his shots we’ll start taking him to pet stores to see how he feels about medium or large sized dogs
With cats: Will update after more through cat testing
** Sniffed the cats in kennels at Petco, wasn’t interested
Reactions to new or unusual sounds: Curious / uninterested
Future Home & Shared Walls:
Currently, I would recommend Finch go to a family in a house, or an explicitly dog-friendly apartment (he can be vocal for a few moments when you leave.)
Would benefit from another dog in the house, but not a requirement. If you don’t have a dog, a large family would be great!
Fence is a bonus, not a requirement
* Puppies under 5 months should not be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time to help them with potty training and socialization.
Nervous about:
Finch will not go potty if the neighbor’s lab is outside barking. The lab has a very powerful, deep bark. A different neighbor’s little dogs barking does not bother him
He is a really confident pup, so that’s the only thing I’ve noticed!
On walks:
Due to weather we are not currently going on walks. Will update
Update: We have started practicing walking on a leash in the house, and sometimes use a leash to go potty.
Other/quirks:
Occasionally Finch ‘talks’ to you. Also to himself while playing - its adorable!
Loves neck, chest, and body scratches.
Loves playing tug!
Can’t make it onto the couch without help.
Still in that ‘clumsy puppy’ phase of life.
All his nails are white, except for 2 black one
If you have previously applied with us please email placement@midwestanimalrescue.org to reactivate your application with new interest.
When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.
Long Distance Adoptions: Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption. We require a meet of the pet prior to adoption, which means coming to MARS. We do not transport to potential adopters.
How to learn more about a pet: Complete the application (click on the button above) to start our process for adopting or fostering a MARS Pet.
Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.
Post Adoption: Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. We highly recommend Pet Insurance. Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance.
Pet Breeds: The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility or Shelter partner. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed.
If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess without knowing a pet’s full history.
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