Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
PLEASE READ THE ANIMAL’S PROFILE AND ALL NOTES BELOW BEFORE APPLYING!
🐾 Meet Loko 🐾 aka "Lover Boy" (foster mom's nickname)
This fluffy Shih Tzu / Poodle mix boy is a certified VELCRO dog. The second his foster mom walks through the door, he's bouncing around with excitement, ready to be wherever she is. His favorite place in the world is curled up in someone's lap. :)
He's the type of dog who doesn't hand out his trust to every stranger that walks by. He likes to take a minute, observe, and decide you're okay before asking for pets. But once you've earned your spot? Good luck ever going to the bathroom alone again.
Loko thrives with confident leadership and clear expectations. He's incredibly smart, eager to please, and highly food motivated, making him a fun dog to train. He's simply looking for someone who will help him feel secure by being calm, consistent, and confident.
Once he's comfortable, his goofy, affectionate personality shines.
✅ GREEN FLAGS
✔️ Potty trained, crate trained (sleeps through the night), and has excellent house manners.
✔️ Extremely affectionate, loves to cuddle, and is the ultimate velcro dog.
✔️ Great with dogs of all sizes- he LOVES to wrestle with playful dogs but also respects dogs that prefer their space. (He is besties with foster mom's German Shepherd)
✔️ Great with cats; he just ignores them (although he'd happily sample their food if given the opportunity!).
✔️ Doesn't shed, is wonderful with baths, loves toys, and doesn't destroy furniture.
🚩 THINGS TO KNOW
✔️ Adult-only home required- NO children.
✔️ Needs a little time to warm up to new people. Let him approach first.
✔️ Doesn't enjoy being scolded.
✔️ Pulls on leash, may bark at neighboring dogs (but stops when told and his recall is phenomenal), and occasionally chews random household items if left on the floor.
✔️ May whine briefly when left alone but settles down quickly.
🏡 LOKO'S IDEAL HOME
✔️ A calm, low-key household with someone who works from home or is retired.
✔️ A CONFIDENT owner who can provide structure, consistency, and LEADERSHIP.
✔️ A securely fenced yard and, ideally, ANOTHER PLAYFUL DOG who enjoys wrestling.
Loko isn't difficult. He's thoughtful. He wants to know he's safe before opening his heart, but once he does, you'll have a loyal best friend who wants nothing more than to be by your side every chance he gets.
A little note from my foster: Loko's charm and loving nature make him absolutely irresistible. He’s going to make a truly amazing companion for someone. 🐶✨🐾
Adoption FEE: $600, which includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines. It is also a donation to go directly back to us to help us continue to rescue more animals.
A Mercy Full Project (MFP) Adoption Application MUST BE COMPLETED in order for you to be considered as a potential adopter. By filling out the MFP Adoption Application you agree and understand that ADOPTION IS NOT GUARANTEED. We are not first come, first served and submitting an application does NOT guarantee adoption. You will be contacted by an Adoption Coordinator once your application has gone through the approval process. Please ONLY APPLY IF you are ready to commit to adoption.
TO ADOPT, APPLY ONLINE:
www.mercyfullprojects.org
PLEASE NOTE: We do our best to supply all known information about each animal in their profile. If you have additional questions, you may send an inquiry email to adopt@mercyfullprojects.org to be answered at our earliest convenience.
All Dogs / Puppies / Cats / Kittens are up to date on age appropriate vaccines, spay/neuter, flea/heart worm prevention, and are microchipped prior to adoption. If you are meeting a puppy or kitten that is not ready for adoption there may be a waiting period until they are fully ready to go home.
Adoption fee - Along with the individual animals vetting and daily care costs, the adoption fee helps Mercy Full Project cover additional vet bills, maintain their facility, and cover the cost of their operations in order to rescue more animals in need.
**Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family.
**We do not transport.
**Review our website for more information.
DOG ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Dog
CAT ADOPTION PROCESS: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MFP/Cat
