Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please read the bio in full for answers to common questions. If you have a question not covered here, please email info@seniordoghaven.org. If interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application at https://seniordoghaven.org/adoption-process/. Because all of our dogs live in foster homes, meet-and-greets are scheduled only after a completed application is received. Adoptions must be within a reasonable distance of Wilmington, DE so our volunteers can conduct an in-person home visit.
Meet Baxter! 🐾
Baxter is a 13-14 year old Schnauzer-poodle mix, about 15lbs of pure sweetness once you earn his trust. When he first arrived, he was anxious and unsure — but with a little patience, he blossomed into the biggest lap dog you'll ever meet. Give him time to warm up, and he'll want to be on your lap 24/7, following you around like your own personal shadow.
Baxter's happy dance is unforgettable: his lip scrunches up into the goofiest, gummiest smile, especially when he's doing his post-alone-time zoomies. He's loyal, loving, and endlessly grateful once he knows he's safe.
The fine print: Baxter must be adopted alongside his brother Sammy — the two are bonded, and while Baxter can get a little protective (and stressed) over him, they're a package deal. He does best with someone home who can give him the time and patience to adjust; the vet says it's worth every minute.
The basics:
• Fully housebroken, great on a leash, handles stairs with no problem
• Minimal barking, medium energy, doesn't mind being picked up or handled
• Great with dogs and kids of all ages (he was especially smitten with a baby!)
• Occasionally takes gabapentin and trazodone as needed for anxiety and better sleep
• Recently had a dental cleaning and echocardiogram — health is in good shape for his age
• Loves: Sammy, lap time, chicken, and pup cups with extra whip cream
• Dislikes: being alone and vet visits
Baxter came to us as an owner surrender through a shelter, carrying some dental issues and a lot of worry with him. Now he just wants a soft lap, a patient hand, and his brother by his side. Could that be you?
