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We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

Maltese

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
mishawaka, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Bentley is a sensitive but sweet boy who is making great strides in his foster home. Once you earn his trust, he becomes a sweet shadow that loves to always be next to you. He loves sitting on your lap and chewing his bone on your foot. He loves the snow and being chased by the pack when he’s playful. His foster mom said it took about 3 to 4 days for him to feel safe and to be able to be introduced fully to the other dogs in the house. When he’s scared, he gets reactive. So he will need some time and patience when he settles into a new home. He does react when you try to take things from him that he shouldn’t have. But, he is very treat motivated, so simply shaking a bag of treats will get his attention to give up what he has that he shouldn't. He loves to play with toys and with other dogs, once he gets comfortable with them. He does bark at sounds and at the neighbor dogs through the fence. He was reactive to sounds when he first got to his foster home and ran to the door and nervously barked every time he heard a sound, but he has since stopped that since he feels safe. He just needs a little patience to feel comfortable. Bentely is fully potty trained and he will go sit and jump at the door when he has to go out. Bentley is ready to find his forever home! ##2621375##
We'll also keep you updated on Paloma's adoption status with email updates.
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Paloma

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 10 yrs 7 mos
mishawaka, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Paloma. She is a Maltese/Poodle mix and has the cutest features of both breeds. Paloma is an older girl (around 10 years old) and like many senior dogs she is pretty set in her ways. She likes her personal space to be hers; she can be a little fiesty when other dogs invade her space, but she does settle down after introductions. She is currently in a foster home with 4 other dogs, so other dogs in the house are ok as long as they can respect her space. She is very loving with her foster mom. She loves to snuggle and get her one on one time, but it takes some time for her to get comfortable. She loves breakfast and dinner time and likes to slowly mosey around the backyard, but is mostly content to hang inside. She does have some minor issues with her back legs (maybe just aging), but she gets around just fine. She is also blind and hard of hearing, but does just fine in her space and exploring her yard, once she has had time to adjust and learn her space. She does respond when other dogs bark, so she does have some hearing. In her golden years, Paloma is looking for a quiet house where she can take nice long naps and snuggle her special someone. If you are looking for a quiet, super relaxed, white, fluffy friend, Paloma is the girl for you. Paloma will need a patient adopter who has the time to give her space to adjust to her new surroundings.  ##2429006##

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ALL 4 ANIMALS RESCUE INC

2300 w. 6th Street, mishawaka, IN 46544

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