Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Meet KevinRetired. Relaxed. Ready to Be Your Tiny Best Friend.Kevin has exactly three goals in life:Follow his favorite people.Sample every snack you have.Find the sunniest spot in the yard and pretend he's on vacation.Frankly, he's absolutely crushing all three.This 8-year-old, 6-pound Maltese was found wandering the streets of Georgia, somehow surviving on his own until a kind family took him in and searched for his owner. No one ever came.Which is honestly unbelievable. Because Kevin is the kind of dog people spend years hoping to find. He's sweet. He's gentle. He's funny without trying.He loves every person, every dog, every cat, and approaches life with the attitude that everyone is probably going to be his friend.Golden Retrievers that outweigh him by 80 pounds? No problem.Cats? "Nice to meet you."Complete strangers? "Welcome! I've been expecting you."Kevin is basically the mayor of Tinyville.His foster home has two huge Golden Retrievers and another dog, yet Kevin happily toddles right into the middle of the pack like he's been running the neighborhood watch for years. If the wrestling gets a little too rowdy, he simply excuses himself like the distinguished gentleman he is."I'll be over here...not getting body slammed."Smart choice, Kevin.Every morning begins with what may be the greatest thing you'll ever witness.Kevin wakes up... Stands up... Shakes with his whole tiny body... Shakes so enthusiastically that he occasionally tips completely over... Then pops right back up with the biggest smile and a wagging tail as if to say, "Nailed it."It's impossible not to laugh.Kevin also believes personal space is highly overrated.If you're making coffee... He's supervising.Doing laundry... He's helping.Walking to another room... He's already halfway there.Not because he's needy. Because life is simply more fun together.His favorite hobby is serving as the Chief Snack Quality Assurance Officer.Chicken? Approved.Cheese? Exceptional.Dog treats? Five stars.Random crumb that fell on the floor? Outstanding culinary experience.He's still putting a little healthy weight back on after his days as a stray, and he's fully committed to the assignment.Kevin's activity level falls somewhere between "pleasant neighborhood stroll" and "professional sunbather." Give him a Hawaiian shirt, a beach chair, and a tiny umbrella drink (filled with water, of course), and he'd happily spend the afternoon convincing everyone retirement is underrated.He enjoys walks, exploring with his people, and lounging wherever the sunshine happens to land.His only complaints in life? Cars are suspicious. Crates are unnecessary.Everything else? He's remarkably easygoing.Kevin is housebroken as long as you keep him on a schedule, rarely barks, doesn't shed, and sleeps like a little gentleman—starting the night beside your bed before wandering off to whichever cozy dog bed looks most appealing.His bloodwork showed mildly elevated kidney values when he first entered rescue, likely due to whatever life looked like before he was found. He's now eating a kidney-support diet along with supplements, and we're hopeful those numbers continue to improve. Otherwise, Kevin is healthy, happy, and ready to write the best chapter of his life.Kevin's Résumé:Professional shadowCertified lap warmerSnack connoisseurFriend to dogs, cats, and humans alikeLow-maintenance roommateSunshine enthusiastHawaiian shirt model10/10 adorable face (seriously...have you seen it?)Kevin doesn't need adventure. He doesn't need excitement. He doesn't need a mansion. He just needs someone who'll let him tag along through life's ordinary moments. Morning coffee. An afternoon walk. A cozy nap. A few treats. A soft bed. Someone to love.After surviving life on the streets, Kevin has decided those ordinary moments are actually extraordinary.And if you ask him, the best vacation isn't somewhere tropical. It's finally being home.Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350 ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/applyWI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DSNOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.Puppy - Under 6 monthsYoung Adult - 6 months to 2 yearsAdult - 2 years to 8 yearsSenior - 8 years to 12 yearsGolden Oldie - 12+ years
