Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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.This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 29th from 12-3pm unless adopted prior to the event. To be considered for adoption, pls submit an application in advance. Adoption fee: $800 Cherub may be tiny, but she has the spirit of a lion! This 13–14 week old Maltipoo was abandoned at a shelter at just eight weeks old after being born blind, and despite that heartbreaking start, she has grown into one of the happiest, spunkiest, most determined little puppies you will ever meet. She required surgery to remove her eyes so she wouldn’t live with chronic pain, and true to her name, she bounced back with the resilience of an absolute angel. Her blindness doesn’t slow her down one bit— if anything, it seems to have made her even more joyful. In her foster home, Cherub has developed a lively, comforting routine. She rises early— typically around 5 a.m., or even a bit earlier if she didn’t get enough exercise or scent-work the day before. After a trip to the yard to pee and poop, she snoozes or hangs out until breakfast around 9–10 a.m. Meals are an adventure of their own: her kibble is scattered across a large scent mat in her pen, and she expertly snuffles her way through every piece. Once she’s done, she comes out to play, nap, chew on a favorite bone or beef collagen chip, and enjoy supervised yard breaks throughout the day. Cherub is not a fan of confinement— she’ll bark in her pen for up to twenty minutes before settling— and she much prefers to nap on the floor near your feet. Her adopters will want to work on alone-time training with her. She loves feet, socks, and slippers with a passion, and if given the chance, she’ll curl up right next to them. During the day she is into adventuring, but at night she becomes a total snugglebug. She now sleeps in bed with her foster, curling up beside the pillow and falling asleep only once she feels someone next to her. She likes to sleep on top of the covers, and she will happily stay tucked in as long as you’re there with her. Her personality has blossomed beautifully. When she first arrived, she was cautious and anxious, trying to understand her new environment through smell, sound, and touch. Now she’s confident, spunky, and full of energy. She knows her name— Cherub or Cherry— and already understands “sit.” She responds wonderfully to treats and is smart enough to learn many more commands. She is a Velcro puppy through and through: if she knows the space, she will follow you everywhere; if the environment is unfamiliar, she may hesitate and sit in place whining for guidance. Calling her name and clicking your tongue helps her navigate, or she’ll follow the sound of kibble shaking in her bowl. Cherub currently lives with two Boston Terriers and tries enthusiastically to play with them, though neither quite knows how to interact with a blind puppy yet. She barks excitedly at them, chases them gently, and interacts to the extent she feels comfortable. Walks happen in a stroller for now (until she gets her additional vaccinations), which she enjoys more than a backpack. Her play style is adorable and contained— typical puppy energy in a small package. She loves the stretchy-cord ball in her crate, tug toys, and chew items for teething. She may nibble toes, especially because she can’t see where your hands are, but she isn’t a picky or persistent biter. When excited, she may lunge toward what she thinks is a toy, so faces should stay out of her reach during high-energy moments. She reliably uses pee pads when confined, and she will signal that she needs to go out by heading toward the mat near the yard doors. With easy yard access and a straightforward layout, she will very likely learn to potty outside consistently. For now, she requires close supervision when free in the home, as she will have accidents if left to roam unsupervised. Cherub barks when playing, when seeking attention, when wanting to join other dogs, and sometimes simply because she’s excited about her toys. She doesn’t bark at visitors; instead she greets them by wagging her whole body, circling their feet, and twirling with delight. Watching her celebrate a new person is pure joy. What sets Cherub apart is how fully she embraces life. You truly wouldn’t guess she is blind unless told— she runs around the yard like a little cotton ball bounding through the grass, plays with her toys like she’s sparring in a boxing match, and showers every human she meets with full-body enthusiasm. Once she bonds to you, she rolls right onto her back, belly up, trusting and content. She has an unshakable spirit and the sweetest heart. And finally, an important medical note: during her spay and enucleation (that’s removal of eyes for those who don’t speak vet), the vet discovered that she has a tooth that is growing in wrong and is poking into her gums. They were unable to remove it at that time because she could not stay under anesthesia for longer, so her adopters will need to get this taken care of within a month or so of adoption. But trust us - Cherub is 100% worth it! :)November 25, 2025, 9:21 pm
