Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Thousand Island is a happy, friendly, enthusiastic boy who loves walks, being held, being where the action is…pretty much all of it. He has a marking instinct so committed that he wears a belly band indoors and considers it merely a minor inconvenience on the path to doing what he was born to do.
He is friendly to literally everyone he has met so far, is eager and curious every single morning, walks beautifully on leash, and has become quite bonded to his foster dad. He wants to be wherever you are, doing whatever you're doing.
The marking thing is real and worth going in prepared for, so just note: belly band inside, consistent schedule, patience. He always goes outside and the outdoor situation is great; it's just the indoor instinct that needs management, but IS very manageable. He's food motivated and responds to his humans eagerly, so with the right routine, he's very trainable.
If you want a loyal, friendly, always-enthusiastic companion who will be thrilled about waking up every single day, Thousand Island is ready to be your guy.
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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.
