Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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: $800 Meet the Retro Puppies: Fax & Typewriter The Retro puppies are a litter of eight Doodle-type pups with an old-school name set and a brand-new start on life. They were found dumped on the street and brought to a local shelter, which then reached out to DPS for help. Now safe in foster care and living in small groups, these throwback-named pups are thriving and showing off their unique personalities. They are about 3–4 months old, and based on their current size and structure, we expect them to grow into medium-to-large dogs as adults. With their Doodle-type coats, the Retro puppies will likely shed less than many dogs, but they may not be the right fit for adopters with serious allergies. Like all mixed breeds, coat type and allergen levels can vary as they grow. Their foster routine is helping them build confidence and good habits. Breakfast is served between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., followed by a full day of classic puppy activities: playing hard, napping harder, and repeating. They go outside to potty every couple of hours or whenever they signal they need to go. On work-from-home days, lunch is around 2:00 p.m.; on office days, they get a snack before the foster leaves and another right after returning home. Dinner is around 7:30 p.m., and the household winds down around midnight. It’s a routine that gives these former street pups a sense of stability—and they’re soaking it up. Fax Fax may be the smallest of the bunch, but she’s proof that good things come in compact packages. From the moment she arrived home, she was ready to explore— immediately setting out to investigate the yard and even attempting to climb into the garden bed. She’s fearless and endlessly curious, sprinting around like a fluffy little cotton ball. Despite her adventurous streak, Fax is incredibly gentle and affectionate. She never barks, loves to cuddle, and gives the sweetest kisses. Right now, she’s perfectly lap-sized and takes full advantage of it whenever she can. While she’ll grow into a bigger dog, her loving, people-oriented personality is already firmly established. Fax is the kind of puppy who balances fun and affection effortlessly. Typewriter Typewriter is the thoughtful correspondent of the group. When she first arrived, she took a moment to observe her surroundings, quietly lying in her crate and processing the change. It didn’t take long for her to warm up, and within a couple of days she transformed into a snuggly, affectionate puppy who enjoys being close to her people. Typewriter is also very communicative and isn’t shy about reporting anything she finds unusual. She’ll bark to alert her foster to new or suspicious items— like an unfamiliar toy or a fallen trash can that suddenly resembles a spooky tunnel. One particularly memorable moment was when she spotted a cat perched on the backyard fence. Instead of barking at the cat, she ran straight to her foster and barked to make sure the situation was properly logged and acknowledged. She's a smart girl and she wants everyone to know it! She has a striking, unique feature as well: a small section of her right iris is noticeably lighter than the rest of her eye. It’s subtle and hard to capture in photos, but in person it gives her an extra dash of character— perfect for a pup with such a distinctive personality. Fax and Typewriter are charming, loving Retro pups ready to grow up in homes that will give them the time, patience, and guidance every puppy needs. With continued socialization, structure, and training, these former strays are well on their way to becoming wonderful medium-to-large companions— proof that sometimes the best things come back in style.January 12, 2026, 4:37 pm
