Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
* Interested in adopting? Please read the dog’s full biography to see whether they may be a good fit for your home, then submit an application at www.dpsrescue.org. All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, May 30th from 12-3 PM unless adopted prior to the event. To be considered for adoption, please submit an application in advance at https://www.dpsrescue.org/adopt/dog-application/. Adoption $750 Apricot looks like a tiny storybook dog that was magically brought to life just to follow you around the house and love you forever. This 10-12 month old Papillon/CKC mix weighs 12lbs and was rescued from the shelter, though honestly he looks less like a shelter dog and more like a miniature Golden Retriever who accidentally got shrunk in the wash. With his gorgeous auburn coat, fluffy ears, soulful brown eyes, and ridiculously soft fur, Apricot has the kind of face that makes strangers stop mid-sentence and say:“Well THAT’S the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.” And the worst part?His personality somehow matches the face. Apricot is sweet in the gentlest, softest kind of way. He is calm, affectionate, sensitive, and incredibly devoted to his people. He loves being near you — quietly following from room to room, curling up nearby while you work, or politely placing his tiny paws on your leg like he would like to formally request additional neck scratches. Not demanding.Not chaotic.Not bouncing off the walls like a caffeinated squirrel. Just happy to exist near the people he loves. When Apricot first arrived, he was nervous and unsure of the world, but once he realized he was safe, his personality blossomed almost immediately. Now he happily trots around the house, naps in cozy spots, plays fetch, wrestles with toys, and supervises household activities with the seriousness of a retired neighborhood watch captain. He LOVES his humans. If you sit down, he would love to sit beside you.If you are working from home, congratulations — you now have an adorable unpaid intern.If you go to the bathroom, he will likely accompany you because privacy is apparently just a suggestion now. Apricot is playful without being wild. He loves short games of fetch, tug-of-war, and chase, but after a few minutes he is fully prepared to resume his primary life passion:competitive lounging. This boy LOVES a cozy couch, soft blanket, sunny window, or warm lap. He would thrive in a home where someone is around often because being close to his people is truly his favorite thing in the world. And honestly? He has perfected the art of being ridiculously lovable. He explores the house like a tiny curious gentleman and occasionally gets himself trapped in the master bathroom when the door slowly swings shut behind him. Instead of panicking, he simply sits calmly on the bath mat waiting for rescue like:“Well. This is my life now.” He is house trained, gentle with children, friendly and respectful around other dogs, and has shown absolutely zero interest in causing chaos. He is not destructive, not barky, and not interested in making poor life choices. Unless there’s a bully stick involved.Then all bets are off. Apricot’s ideal home would be one where he gets lots of companionship, affection, and cozy time with his humans. He truly bonds deeply with people and wants nothing more than to love and be loved in return. If your dream dog is:âï¸ affectionate without being overwhelmingâï¸ playful without being exhaustingâï¸ calm without being boringâï¸ fluffy enough to resemble an expensive decorative pillow then Apricot may genuinely be your perfect match. And fair warning:once someone meets this dog, it is very hard to imagine leaving without him.May 31, 2026, 1:28 am
