Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Hinge asked us to tell you that if you walk past her without saying hello, she’ll be sad about it. She isn’t mad, just disappointed. Just saying hi takes two seconds and will absolutely make her day.
This girl is a people-loving snuggler through and through. She wants to be near her person, and, as we may have mentioned, has very strong feelings about being acknowledged. She's come a long way on the independence front, though. She spent the first week with her foster family basically velcroed to them 24/7, but has since learned to relax on her own. However, she'd probably thrive with another dog around or a person who works from home. Just someone to share the couch with, really. She's not asking for much.
Her quirk? Sudden movements, like a chair scooting out, can catch her off guard (same). Her response is to simply leave the area and reconsider her options. No drama, no fuss. Just a tactical retreat. A reasonable strategy, if you ask me.
Hinge loves her leash walks (three to four a day), already knows "down," and is picking up potty training quickly. She uses her pee pad reliably, with just the occasional overnight slip-up. She's also not much of a barker. Instead, she tends to communicate in what her foster mom describes as baby-bird peeps, which is information we felt you needed immediately.
She is a little picky about her food and isn't sold on plain kibble yet (again, same), but she's adjusting! And given how quickly she learns everything else, we're not too worried.
Hinge is sweet, soft, and all-around wonderful. She just wants to be loved, and you could be the lucky person who gets to love her!
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A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:
✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.
✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).
✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.
The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.
Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.
Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.
