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Mason
13 years old
11 pounds
Fostered in Raleigh
Short list: Loving, loyal, loves to play with toys, housetrained, No children under 12, Someone home more often than no, No apartments, condos, or shared walls, rreferably an only dog, although the right canine companion could work with careful management.
At 13 years young, Mason is a loyal little guy who knows what he likes, especially his toys! This boy LOVES, LOVES, LOVES his toys and still has plenty of playful spirit. When he's not busy playing, he's perfectly happy napping in his cozy bed or hanging out near his favorite person. Mason likes to know where his foster mom is, but he doesn't need to be all up in her business. He's content just being nearby.
Mason is housetrained, a great car rider, and a devoted companion. He does have some opinions about how things should be done, so he's looking for an experienced owner who can provide firm, consistent boundaries. Mason guards his toys and food and has bitten when someone has tried to take something away before he was ready to give it up. However, he responds well to firm correction and does best when he knows someone else is in charge. His new family will need to respect his boundaries and use safe management rather than trying to take things from him.
Mason generally gets along with other dogs, but he doesn't appreciate anyone trying to steal his toys or food. He would be happiest as an only dog where he doesn't have to share his treasures. However, he could potentially live with another laid-back dog who isn't interested in toys, provided his family carefully manages food and toys and keeps the dogs separated when no one is home.
Mason also wants to be near his people. He may cry when first left alone, especially as he's adjusting to a new home. Because of this, he needs a family where someone is home more often than not. Apartments, condos, and homes with shared walls are not a good fit.
Mason is UTD on shots, neutered, hw negative and had a dental cleaning with extractions. He has a grade 3 heart murmur and had a cardiac workup that showed he does not need medication at this time.
His new family will need to travel to Raleigh to adopt Mason. We prefer families in NC, VA, SC, eastern TN, northern GA, DC area, southern MD and WV. To get started bringing this boy home, fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/application
Mason may be a senior, but he still has plenty of personality and love to give. He's not looking for someone to fuss over him every minute. He just wants a person to call his own, a comfortable place to nap, and, of course, a toy collection worthy of a king!
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