Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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: $650 Potato Chip is a 6 month Terrier mix who was surrendered to our rescue when his owners could no longer care for him. He was a bit timid when he first arrived but is coming out of his shell thanks to his foster! Here is their report. Potato wakes up around 7:45am and I let him out into the backyard to do his business. Then I give him a 1/2 cup of kibble for breakfast. I give him another 1/2 cup around 1-2pm and then another around 6-7pm. During the day, he runs around the house and plays with his toys, then once he wears himself out he’ll take a short nap, and then repeat until my workday is over. I leave the back door open so he can go out as needed to relieve himself as he is still learning the concept of walking on a leash. In the evening he likes to cuddle with me and also climb all over me and give me kisses as I sit on the couch with him. Then at night he sleeps in his bed or crate inside the X pen. When Potato first arrived, he was very shy, cautious, and skittish. He didn’t want to come out of his crate and would back away as I approached him. Once he got acclimated, he’s the most playful, energetic, and loving pup. He loves to jump into my lap and give me kisses when I bend down to pet him, and he loves to be held and carried around like a baby. He is definitely a cuddler. He’ll come to me for attention and kisses when I’m nearby or when I look at him, but he’s not necessarily a Velcro dog as he can be independent if I go upstairs. Potato will need more training to get used to walking on a leash. I have been able to get him out for a very short walk a few times but most of the time, as soon as the leash goes on, he sits or even lies down and pulls and refuses to move. Sometimes when I pick him up and carry him for a little bit then put him down, he will walk for a little while. When I walked him with my friend’s dog, he did the best because he was following the lead of the other dog and was more comfortable. Potato is crate trained and likes his crate. He knows to go outside to potty when I have the back door open, but I think he is not able to hold it for long, and he leaks when he gets excited. At night or when I am not home, I leave him in an X pen and for the most part he goes on the potty pads. Potato is the cutest, sweetest, and most loving little pup. He wants to learn and tries so hard to be brave - it’s adorable. He’s got a playful energy but is also a great cuddler. Potato Chip is looking for a home that will continue his training and socialization. He would be a great fit for a home with another dog who can be his buddy and show him the ropes. He is only an option for a home with prior recent dog experience. He is best suited to a home with kids over the age of 8, as younger ones may frighten him. June 4, 2023, 7:54 pm
