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Miniature Pinscher puppies and dogs in Santa Cruz, California

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Coco

Miniature Pinscher

Male, Puppy
Morgan Hill, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This sweet little guy is looking for a furever home and loving family to call his own. Coco is a healthy little guy with lots of puppy energy, who loves to play, Run, chew and cuddle. We are not sure how big he will get when full grown, but we believe he will grow to between ten and fourteen pounds. Coco gets along great with the dogs at his foster home and would love an active playmate to grow up with.  He is fine with cats and likes to play with them, but can be a bit pushy as a puppy. Coco is hoping for a house with a fenced yard to play in and would be fine with a family with older children. Coco is located in the South Bay. If you are interested in this little love bug, please contact his foster Mom at lvscats2002@yahoo.com    March 19, 2024, 9:35 pm
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Clyde

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Pacific Grove, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Looks like: Miniature Pinscher Mix Male, 5 years old (estimated), 10 pounds Clyde is a spunky, happy, and confident boy whose tail truly never stops wagging! This young sport is in his absolute prime and he relishes a busy and diverse schedule. He awakes bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to seize the day. After an invigorating morning walk, he enjoys running errands with his humans, maybe going to the park or the beach, and after lunch it is time for a beauty rest. Then, ideally, more walking, socializing, and fun activities in the afternoon. If you do need to leave him for a bit to run some errands, Clyde is A-OK with that. He'll curl up for a nap while you're away! Besides being an active and inquisitive pup, Clyde is also a huge cuddle bug and enjoys snuggling on the couch. He is happy around older children, and is even stellar around kitties! While he gets along well with other small dogs, he would appreciate some training to help him overcome reactivity to certain, usually larger, dogs. Clyde is not a big fan of being home alone and would much rather be by his humans' side for most of the day. He would love to move into an active household with lots of entertainment throughout the day. While otherwise in great shape and healthy, this pup may have some allergies to chicken. Instead of chicken treats, he loves fruits and vegetables including carrots and broccoli, and his favorite is a bite of crunchy apple. With this little dude on your team, you are guaranteed to have fun all day, every day! Clyde came to us from Our Neighborhood Pet Project, who rescued him off the euthanasia list at a shelter in Los Banos.
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Sparkles

Miniature Pinscher

Female, Senior
Pacific Grove, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Looks like: Miniature Pinscher Female, 14 years old (estimated), 11 pounds Sparkles is looking for a new forever home where she can really shine! This sweet girl may be a senior, but she's not letting anything slow her down. Sparkles, a true adventure dog, is up for anything, whether it's a relaxing stroll or a road trip. But she's just as happy to be at home, snuggling into your lap. This little lady loves people and gets along well with other dogs and cats. However, we have not yet seen her with children, so we'd want to be sure all interactions were monitored and young kids were respectful before making a match. Sweet Sparkles came to us after her guardian passed away and the family member who has been caring for her became too ill to continue.
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Rutabaga

Miniature Pinscher

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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 a meet and greet event on Saturday, March 23rd unless he/she is adopted prior to the event with a set up home. The event is from 12 pm to 3 pm at Palo Alto's Pet Food Express. Those interested in meeting the dog can come out to our meet and greet event. We no longer do application approval onsite. Anyone adopting has been previously approved and set up to meet prior to the event. Adoption Fee: $300  Rutabaga is a 7 year old Miniature Pinscher mix who was surrendered to us when her family was moving and was no longer able to take care of her. Rutabaga is the kind of dog that takes a bit of time to warm up to you but then she is your one and only forever. If you are looking for an older (golden) gal who still has a TON of love to show the world, Rutabaga is your girl.  Below is a note from Rutabaga's foster. 'Rutabaga is the kind of dog that takes a few days to come out of her shell but once she has, she is the biggest snuggler and cuddler I have ever met. She follows me absolutely everywhere (but she isn't clingy). When I have to work she is happy to sit on her bed and play with a toy, but her ideal spot is sitting on my lap and having me pet her for hours. The funniest thing we discovered is that she is more likely to want attention when we are giving it to someone else, then she is like 'me me me!' Rutabaga wakes up around 7 AM and heads out for a 15 minute potty walk. She has breakfast and then spends some of her morning lounging around while I get some work done. She gets another walk in the middle of the day before another nap. She gets a long walk in the evening before having dinner and settling down for the evening. Rutabaga has gotten along well with big and small dogs alike. I don't think she thinks she is as small as she is, because she has that fearless big dog energy that only small dogs seem to emulate. Rutabaga likes a walk but she is totally a couch potato dog when we let her hang out on the couch.  My favorite thing about Rutabaga is when she wants attention she will stand on her back two legs to try and show off, but then she loses her balance and sometimes ends up toppling over onto a soft bed nearby.'   Rutabaga is only an option for those who have owned a dog in the past 5 years, with emphasis placed on those applications who have experience with shy dogs. Kids in the home should be over the age of 10 and on the quieter side, as she is a smaller gal who needs a bit of time to warm up to new people and loud kids could freak her out. March 25, 2024, 11:42 pm
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Duke

Miniature Pinscher

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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.Adoption Fee: $550 Duke is a 4 year old Min Pin mix who was rescued from one of our local shelter partners. Those who know the Min Pin breed will recognize the personality just bursting out of Duke, even from his pictures! Like his name suggests, this royal pup knows how cute he is and he struts his stuff to show it! Below is a note from Duke’s foster.  “Duke is a very smart and curious pup. He loves to cuddle and he loves to play. He adores his squeaky toys and can keep himself occupied for hours if I am working and can’t toss his toys for him. He loves to roll around in his dog bed. He is such a goofy dog with so much personality, even though he is very small.  Duke wakes up around 8 AM and gets his morning walk and potty break. He comes inside for breakfast and then snuggles in for a morning nap. He gets another potty break around noon and likes to hang out and play with his toys throughout the afternoon. In the evening, he gets a longer walk and has dinner before watching TV with us. Bedtime is at 10 PM and he sleeps in his crate. Duke has not had any accidents with us. Duke is learning his leash manners with other dogs on walks. He gets very excited when he sees other dogs outside but takes corrections well. He could live with another dog, but he would love to soak up solo love from his forever home. He loves all the adults and kids he has met. He is going to be such a good companion for his lucky new family.” Duke is only an option for those homes who have owned a dog previously. Children in the home should be over the age of 6. March 25, 2024, 11:42 pm
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Coco

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua

Female, Young
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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 a meet and greet event on Saturday, March 23rd unless he/she is adopted prior to the event with a set up home. The event is from 12 pm to 3 pm at Palo Alto's Pet Food Express. Those interested in meeting the dog can come out to our meet and greet event. We no longer do application approval onsite. Anyone adopting has been previously approved and set up to meet prior to the event. Adoption Fee: $600   Coco is a 4 month old Miniature Pinscher x Chihuahua mix who will go coco-nuts with love for her new family! This little girl was surrendered to our rescue after her former home was no longer able to care for her. Well, we knew this designer dog deserved the best home full of treats and a closet of outfits, and that’s what we promised her! Now that Coco is ready for adoption, she can’t wait to channel her adorable energy into a forever home! Coco will remain under 12 pounds when fully grown, making her the perfect addition to any household!    Coco is a lovergirl! Coco adores her people and is happy to sit by your feet or next to you on the couch. As long as you are there, so is Coco! Coco loves snuggling and she loves a belly rub. Coco loves playing with her toys, especially when she can rope someone else into playing with her! She has a sassy little personality and will steal socks before sprinting away with her prize as her tail wags. Coco has no idea she isn’t as big as her foster siblings and she strives to keep up with the best of them! Like any good puppy, Coco is playful and energetic when she is awake, and fully zonked out when she’s ready for a rest. Coco is very easy-going and happy to do whatever! If everyone is busy, she can keep herself busy with the toy bin, taking all her toys out and spreading them around. If you’re ready for adventure, she’s grabbing the leash and waiting by the door!  Coco wakes up around 7 AM and immediately goes out to potty. She gets some playtime before breakfast and then eats at around 9 AM. During the day, Coco alternates between napping on her bed, playing with her foster brothers, getting pets from her foster parents, and zooming around the yard. Coco has free access to the backyard and has been making improvements on her potty training. Coco eats lunch at 1 PM and then works on some training skills. Dinner is at 6 PM followed by another play session in the backyard. In the evening, Coco gets her cuddles on the couch as she squeaks her toys. She goes to her pen for the night after one last potty break at 9 PM.  Coco gets along very well with the resident dogs in her foster home. She would be a great addition to a home with a dog or as a solo pup. Coco gets along with everyone she meets and would love a home where she can spend her days with her people or canine siblings. She is very food motivated so training with Coco will be a fun time. She promises to be the best companion ever. Don’t let someone else scoop up this designer gal, she promises to fill your life with love and joy!    Coco is an option for those who have owned a dog in the last 5 years. Kids in the home should be over the age of 7.March 25, 2024, 11:42 pm

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Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Palo Alto, CA 94306

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San Mateo, CA 94403

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