Chinese Crested puppies and dogs in Bradenton, Florida

PLEASE READ THE ANIMAL’S PROFILE AND ALL NOTES BELOW BEFORE APPLYING! Hi, I’m Gir! 🐾💚 I’m a 6-year-old Chinese Crested/Maltese mix with a gentle little heart, a quiet personality, and a love for all things cozy! If you're looking for a peaceful companion who enjoys relaxing, taking naps, and living life at a slower pace, I might just be your perfect match! 🥹💚 Now, I have to admit something… I'm a little shy. The world can feel pretty overwhelming sometimes, and I'm still learning that everything is going to be okay. New situations can make me nervous, and I don't always know how to express myself when I'm feeling scared. But underneath my timid personality is a very sweet little boy who just needs someone willing to give him the time, patience, and understanding he deserves. 💚 I'm not the kind of dog who needs constant excitement, long adventures, or a busy schedule. In fact, my favorite activity in the whole world is probably something we can all appreciate… SLEEPING! 😴🐾 Seriously, give me a comfortable bed, a peaceful room, and a quiet afternoon, and I'm one happy little guy! My foster says I'm so calm and quiet that sometimes they completely forget I'm even there while they're working from home! 🤣 I don't bark much, I don't cause trouble, and I'm perfectly content spending my day relaxing in my favorite cozy spot. I'm also a very good eater! Mealtime is something I can always look forward to, and I have no problem enjoying my food. And guess what? I get along with other dogs, too! 🐶💚 Big dogs, small dogs… I'm comfortable around both! I'm a gentle, submissive boy who doesn't need to be the center of attention. I would be happy sharing a peaceful home with another friendly dog who respects my space. But here's something important about me… I'm still adjusting emotionally. My foster says I seem sad sometimes, and I need a little extra space to feel comfortable. I may not immediately run up to you asking for attention or want to be involved in everything happening around me. And that's okay. I just need someone who understands that trust takes time. Someone who won't rush me, overwhelm me, or expect me to become a completely different dog overnight. I have so much potential to become a wonderful companion, but I need to feel safe first. 🥹💚 I'm already crate trained and have good house manners! I'm not destructive, and I do well spending time quietly on my own. I'm also making progress with potty training, although I still need some additional practice and consistency. Leash training is another thing I'm working on, so my future family will need to be patient while I continue learning. The good news is that I have a very laid-back personality, and I don't require constant attention or entertainment. My foster believes I could do well with someone who works long hours, as long as my daily care and potty needs are met. I'm comfortable relaxing independently and don't mind having some quiet time to myself. My dream home would be with a small family of one to three people who enjoy a peaceful lifestyle. I'd especially love a home without young children, since sudden movements, loud noises, and lots of excitement can make me nervous. A home with adults or calm, respectful children over 10 would be the best fit for me. I don't need a huge house or a big backyard, either! An apartment, townhome, or house would be perfectly fine as long as I have a comfortable place to rest and a family who understands my needs. ✨ My ideal home: 💚 A calm, quiet household with one to three people 💚 Adults or a family with gentle, respectful children over 10 💚 A patient family who understands that I need time to build trust 💚 A cozy bed and plenty of peaceful places to relax 💚 A friendly, calm dog sibling could be a wonderful companion 💚 Someone willing to continue helping me with potty and leash training 💚 A home without too much noise, chaos, or overwhelming activity 💚 A family who will give me space when I need it and affection when I'm ready 💌 A word from my foster: "Gir is such a sweet, calm little dog. He's still very sad and needs his space, but he really is a wonderful boy. He's so laid-back that sometimes I forget he's even there while I'm working from home! He loves spending time in his bed, doesn't bark, eats well, and gets along with other dogs. He gets scared easily, so he would do best in a peaceful home with someone who understands that he needs time and patience. He deserves a family who will let him adjust at his own pace and give him the love and understanding he needs." I know I might not be the first dog to run up and greet you with kisses or jump into your arms. I might be a little quiet at first. I might need some time to understand that I'm finally home. But I hope someone out there will see past my shyness and recognize the sweet little soul underneath. 🥹💚 I don't need a perfect family or an exciting lifestyle. I just need a safe place to rest, someone who will be gentle with me, and the chance to feel loved without being rushed. Maybe one day, with enough patience and kindness, I'll learn that I don't have to be scared anymore. If you're looking for a quiet, gentle, easygoing little companion and have the patience to help a shy dog feel safe and loved… I'm your Gir! 🐾💚 Adoption FEE: $350, which includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines. It is also a donation to go directly back to us to help us continue to rescue more animals. A Mercy Full Project (MFP) Adoption Application MUST BE COMPLETED in order for you to be considered as a potential adopter. By filling out the MFP Adoption Application you agree and understand that ADOPTION IS NOT GUARANTEED. We are not first come, first served and submitting an application does NOT guarantee adoption. You will be contacted by an Adoption Coordinator once your application has gone through the approval process. Please ONLY APPLY IF you are ready to commit to adoption. TO ADOPT, APPLY ONLINE: www.mercyfullprojects.org PLEASE NOTE: We do our best to supply all known information about each animal in their profile. If you have additional questions, you may send an inquiry email to adopt@mercyfullprojects.org to be answered at our earliest convenience. All Dogs / Puppies / Cats / Kittens are up to date on age appropriate vaccines, spay/neuter, flea/heart worm prevention, and are microchipped prior to adoption. If you are meeting a puppy or kitten that is not ready for adoption there may be a waiting period until they are fully ready to go home. Adoption fee - Along with the individual animals vetting and daily care costs, the adoption fee helps Mercy Full Project cover additional vet bills, maintain their facility, and cover the cost of their operations in order to rescue more animals in need. **Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family. **We do not transport. **Review our website for more information. DOG ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Dog CAT ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Cat

PLEASE READ THE ANIMAL’S PROFILE AND ALL NOTES BELOW BEFORE APPLYING! Hi, I’m Zim! 🐾💚👽 I’m a 6-year-old Chinese Crested mix with a tiny body, a HUGE heart, and one very important mission… to be as close to my favorite humans as physically possible! 🥹💚 If you're looking for a sweet little companion who will happily curl up in your lap, follow you around the house, and wiggle with excitement every time you give him attention, I think we might be a perfect match! First things first… I LOVE my people! And when I say love, I mean I want to be RIGHT next to you! 🤣💚 Whether you're sitting on the couch, working at your desk, or relaxing after a long day, I'll be looking for the closest possible spot to settle down. Ideally, that spot is your lap! I'm what you might call a professional cuddle bug. I don't just want to sit near you… I want to be touching you! There's something about being close to my humans that makes me feel safe, happy, and loved. And when you give me attention? Oh boy, get ready for the wiggles! 🐾 My foster says my whole little body wiggles with joy when someone shows me affection. I just get SO excited to know that someone wants to love on me! I'm also a big fan of being held and carried. Sometimes the world feels a little intimidating from all the way down here, so being scooped up into loving arms makes everything feel a little better. And if I'm not in your lap or being carried around, you'll probably find me curled up in the softest bed I can find, preferably somewhere close enough to keep an eye on you! 😴💚 Now, I have to tell you something important about me… I'm still learning to be brave. I can be a little nervous and skittish, especially when I'm unsure about something. But my foster says I've already been gaining so much confidence in my foster home! Every day, I'm learning that people can be kind, that new experiences don't always have to be scary, and that it's okay to let my sweet, spunky personality shine through. Because underneath my occasional nervousness is a playful, affectionate little guy who absolutely LOVES attention! 🥹 I'm friendly with people who approach me gently, and I enjoy spending time with anyone willing to give me a little love. I don't necessarily need a completely quiet household, either! I can handle some activity around me. What matters most is that I have humans who make time for me and don't let me get lost in the shuffle. I'm also comfortable around small dogs and other well-mannered animals who respect my space. I don't mind sharing my home with furry friends, as long as everyone knows how to be gentle and polite. And guess what? I'm already a pretty good little gentleman! I'm crate trained, potty trained, and house trained! I even go into my crate on my own sometimes. Pretty impressive, right? But here's the thing… while I don't mind my crate, I really don't like being alone. I experience some separation anxiety, so my future family will need to understand that being away from my humans can be difficult for me. I'd do best with someone who is home often and can help me continue building confidence and independence at a comfortable pace. I'm also still working on leash training, so I'll need a patient family willing to keep practicing with me. My dream home would be with a small family of one to three people who have plenty of love and attention to give. I'd be happy in an apartment, townhome, or house, as long as I have a safe, cozy place to relax and humans who enjoy having a little shadow. I'd also do well with gentle, respectful children ages 10 and older who understand that sometimes I need a little patience and reassurance. ✨ My ideal home: 💚 A loving family who is home often and enjoys spending time together 💚 Someone who loves lap dogs, cuddles, and constant companionship 💚 A small household where I'll receive plenty of individual attention 💚 Gentle, respectful children ages 10 and older 💚 A friendly, well-mannered small dog sibling could be a wonderful match 💚 A cozy bed and safe spaces where I can relax near my humans 💚 Someone patient with my separation anxiety and willing to continue leash training 💚 A family who will help me keep building confidence without rushing me 💌 A word from my foster: "Zim is gaining so much confidence in his foster home! He's such a sweet, spunky little boy who loves attention from anyone with gentle hands. He wiggles with excitement when you give him affection and always wants to be as close to his humans as possible. He's your typical tiny dog who loves being held, carried, or curled up in a soft bed right beside you. He doesn't mind other animals as long as they have good manners. He'll even go into his crate on his own, but he really doesn't like being alone. Zim deserves a family who will give him the attention, patience, and love he needs to feel safe and happy." I know I can be a little nervous sometimes, and I might need extra reassurance while I continue learning about the world. But I promise there's so much love waiting inside this little heart. 🥹💚 I don't need a huge house, fancy toys, or endless adventures to be happy. I just need a safe place to call home, a soft bed to curl up in, and someone who will let me be their little companion through everyday life. I'll happily be your lap warmer, your tiny shadow, your cuddle buddy, and your biggest fan! If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, slightly shy little gentleman who will wiggle with happiness every time you show him love… I'm your Zim! 🐾💚👽 Adoption FEE: $350, which includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines. It is also a donation to go directly back to us to help us continue to rescue more animals. A Mercy Full Project (MFP) Adoption Application MUST BE COMPLETED in order for you to be considered as a potential adopter. By filling out the MFP Adoption Application you agree and understand that ADOPTION IS NOT GUARANTEED. We are not first come, first served and submitting an application does NOT guarantee adoption. You will be contacted by an Adoption Coordinator once your application has gone through the approval process. Please ONLY APPLY IF you are ready to commit to adoption. TO ADOPT, APPLY ONLINE: www.mercyfullprojects.org PLEASE NOTE: We do our best to supply all known information about each animal in their profile. If you have additional questions, you may send an inquiry email to adopt@mercyfullprojects.org to be answered at our earliest convenience. All Dogs / Puppies / Cats / Kittens are up to date on age appropriate vaccines, spay/neuter, flea/heart worm prevention, and are microchipped prior to adoption. If you are meeting a puppy or kitten that is not ready for adoption there may be a waiting period until they are fully ready to go home. Adoption fee - Along with the individual animals vetting and daily care costs, the adoption fee helps Mercy Full Project cover additional vet bills, maintain their facility, and cover the cost of their operations in order to rescue more animals in need. **Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family. **We do not transport. **Review our website for more information. DOG ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Dog CAT ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Cat

PLEASE READ THE ANIMAL’S PROFILE AND ALL NOTES BELOW BEFORE APPLYING! Hi, I’m Dib! 🐾💚 I’m a 6-year-and-5-month-old Chinese Crested/Chihuahua mix with the gentlest little heart, the sweetest personality, and one very simple dream… to find someone who will love me just the way I am! 🥹💚 Now, I might not be the loudest, flashiest, or most outgoing dog in the room, but my foster says I'm genuinely one of the sweetest little companions you could ever meet! And honestly? I think the best things in life are the simplest ones. A warm, sunny spot to nap in. ☀️ A soft, cozy bed. A few belly rubs. And someone special to share my days with. 💚 That's really all I need to be happy! First things first… I LOVE having my humans around! But here's the thing that makes me a little different from some other dogs. I don't need you to entertain me every second of the day. You could be cooking dinner, reading a book, or working on something around the house, and I'll happily settle down nearby. Sometimes I'll take a little nap, and other times I'll just look up at you from my bed with my sweetest little face. I don't need to be the center of attention. I just love knowing you're there! 🥹 And when I do want a little extra affection? Well, I have the cutest way of asking! I'll gently place my little paw on your lap or give you a soft nudge, just to remind you that I wouldn't mind a few belly rubs. 🤣💚 I'm a big fan of belly rubs, by the way. They're definitely one of my favorite things! I'm also a professional sunbather! ☀️🐾 If there's a warm patch of sunlight coming through the window, there's a good chance you'll find me stretched out in it, enjoying a peaceful little nap Adoption FEE: $350, which includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines. It is also a donation to go directly back to us to help us continue to rescue more animals. A Mercy Full Project (MFP) Adoption Application MUST BE COMPLETED in order for you to be considered as a potential adopter. By filling out the MFP Adoption Application you agree and understand that ADOPTION IS NOT GUARANTEED. We are not first come, first served and submitting an application does NOT guarantee adoption. You will be contacted by an Adoption Coordinator once your application has gone through the approval process. Please ONLY APPLY IF you are ready to commit to adoption. TO ADOPT, APPLY ONLINE: www.mercyfullprojects.org PLEASE NOTE: We do our best to supply all known information about each animal in their profile. If you have additional questions, you may send an inquiry email to adopt@mercyfullprojects.org to be answered at our earliest convenience. All Dogs / Puppies / Cats / Kittens are up to date on age appropriate vaccines, spay/neuter, flea/heart worm prevention, and are microchipped prior to adoption. If you are meeting a puppy or kitten that is not ready for adoption there may be a waiting period until they are fully ready to go home. Adoption fee - Along with the individual animals vetting and daily care costs, the adoption fee helps Mercy Full Project cover additional vet bills, maintain their facility, and cover the cost of their operations in order to rescue more animals in need. **Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family. **We do not transport. **Review our website for more information. DOG ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Dog CAT ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Cat

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Mama Maple is allowing full handling of her babies at 10 days old ! She is a very good mama, and very very sweet with people. She is an absolute doll and loves getting a few minutes away from her babies here and there to snuggle with her humans and just soak into them. Fostered in Bradenton. She will be available soon after she weans her babies and gets her vet check up...