Laddie Must Have:
- Someone who is home most of the time and another active, playful dog around my age to show me the ropes.
- KIDS–The more, the merrier!
Experience Level:
- Have had dogs as an adult
- Recent/current dog experience a plus
Hello Everybody,
My name is Lovable (and Joyful) Laddie and my Aunties want me to introduce myself because I’m a pretty spectacular pup. Now I’m absolutely not bragging (I would never, ever do that) however everyone that meets me says it’s so!
My foster Mom and Dad will tell you that I’m a very handsome and loving mix of either a Bichon and a Doodle or perhaps a Bichon and Cocker Spaniel. Whatever I am, I have silky hair (not fur) and absolutely positively LOVE kids! Whether they are big or small, short or tall, I simply love them ALL! And I show it by being the bestest friend in the world and giving them lots of doggy kisses. (You should hear them giggle when I do that! It makes me smile and love them even more!)
Did I mention that I’m about 1 year old, happy as they come, smart, curious and cuddle sized at 20 pounds I’m loyal, attentive, eager to please and great with all people (as well as other dogs!) One of my favorite things in the whole world is to cuddle up with any human and hang out –or take a nap –or play in the yard—or help them study. When the family sits down to watch TV, I lie on my back as close to one of the kids as possible (and stay there quietly!) Dad says I’m a great influence! And Mom says I’m happiest when I can be close to any kids!
The family agrees that I’m handsome, kind, well- mannered, intelligent and GREAT in the car! (Gee, thanks everyone). Mom says I’m a bit of a blank slate in terms of experience. I’ve already learned how to go up and down stairs, learning commands like sit, stay and come — and I’m so smart I can easily learn more. Want to teach me? I’m a very good student. I’ve learned to use the doggy door and am ‘just about completely’ housebroken and that’s not a typo! Mom calls that icing on the cake.
When the harness comes out, I’m ready to explore. I’m learning to be an excellent walker and to stay right by Mom’s side on the leash. I’m also a natural meter-and-greeter and like to visit with people, kids and other dogs on our walks. And when it’s time to go for an adventure in the car, I’m happy to be your copilot. After a long day of playing, studying, learning and reading (well I do help the family when they are reading!), I sleep quietly all night long with one of my humans. You can say that I’m just about the most content furkid you could ever meet.
So if you are looking for a new best friend and are around most of the time, and most importantly you have kids for me to play with and love, and another furkid or two, please ask for me as I’m looking for my forever family!
Cuddles and tail wags,
Loveable, Likeable and Loyal Laddie
My foster Mom says I’m masterful at walks and have learned that they are a fun experience. I get to smell lots of things and see pups and people on our walks. (I’m a very approachable kind of guy and so nice that everyone wants to say ‘Hello’ to me. Mom says I walk really nicely on a leash and could walk forever. I also ‘heel’ when she stops. (Mom says that shows my good manners.) Pups and people seem to like me but I’m also pretty independent and confident, yet cuddly and affectionate.
Mom also wants you to know that I’m a svelte 21 pounds who is blossoming more and more every day (Silly Mom! I’m not a flower, I’m a FurKid!) and that I respond 1000% to human kindness. I appreciate every (good) thing that happens for and to me. I’m quite content to sit quietly on the couch next to you, happy to accept as many belly rubs as you want to give me. And if you want to brush or groom me, well, I’ll just sit next to you for hours doing what Mom calls “a bichon purr.” I just love (and appreciate) the attention. And looking handsome is a nice, too!
My very favorite thing in the world is to be loved and to give it back. Mom says I am a sweet and happy guy who appreciates attention – but doesn’t demand it. (I especially appreciate all the nice things Mom says about me and how kind she is!) I just need somebody to give me lots of love – and I’ll absolutely positively give it right back!
I, Georgie, am happy romping around playing with doggie toys, wrestling with Gracie or my foster doggy brothers or dancing around on my back legs. Dad says sometimes it’s a three or four ring circus at our house. He says that he and Mom call me the Jumping Bean ‘cause I try to jump into their arms whenever I have the chance! I also do this thing where I put my paws on either side of your neck and hug you! Mom says I’m a darling little boy and that you will want to snuggle with me any chance you get –I’m just that cute. (Can you tell she likes me?)
Now as for Gracie, Dad says she is an amazingly athletic, agile and fun pup to have around. She is happy to snuggle on the couch for a few minutes but is very busy the rest of the time playing and having fun. Gracie loves her yak bones and chew toys. Mom says she does have a trait that makes her smile. You see Gracie likes to hide her bones and toys. (She says you can never have too many bones for a rainy day – or whenever you need them!) Gracie also does the Bichon Buzz to perfection! Did I mention that she loves to run in the yard for about half an hour at least once a day? She’s pretty much non-stop. And she plays fetch too. She’s really good at it. (I like to chase the ball and try to get it before Gracie does but we’re pretty evenly matched!) And that goes for wrestling too! The only problem I have is that she has a way of staying clean and white even when it’s raining! I say that’s not fair!
Now about the snuggling part, we love to be cuddled separately and I’m more of a lovebug than Gracie is. On the other hand she sees the kind of attention I’m getting and is starting to think she can stay on the couch and cuddle longer (so she gets as much attention as I do!)
Mom says is that our forever home will be very special — because it will have two of the sweetest FurKids in the world living inside. And Dad agrees. He says anyone who meets us will be a happier person for the experience.
Until the other day I was living on the street and scrounging for food. Then I was picked up and taken to a place called a shelter. It was a loud and intimidating place for a youngster like me and I became quite scared. I rubbed and rubbed my ears on the concrete until they were very swollen and bloody. And while I don’t recommend doing that it did get me ‘rescued’ right away –so that I wouldn’t make things any worse for my poor ears!
My BFK Aunties took me to the nice vet where they shaved and cleaned up my ears and gave me some meds so that my ears would stop hurting me. Thank goodness they did as it worked! I’m already healing and the hair on my ears is already growing back.
There is also a great doggy foster brother who is helping me to become more confident every day. He is doing what Mom calls “showing me the ropes”. I get to meet lots of other dogs and people — and I like them all (Best of all, they like me!) And the greatest news is that I no longer have to be alone (Didn’t I tell you I’m lucky!)
Did I mention that I like to go for rides (in the car, of course!) and on walks? Well I do – walks and car rides are the best! And when we are back home, it doesn’t take much to get me into a ‘snuggle mode’. (Mom says I do that well, too!)
Mom says I’m an energetic, friendly, loving and smart little guy, capable on standing on my hind legs for an impressive amount of time. Dad says I love to play with my toys and am getting quite good at chasing the ball and (drum roll please!) returning it. I’m also very interested in having new experiences and there are lots of them for me every day: like seeing birds and bikes – and strollers. I have already met and like a 5 year old little human. Babies also intrigue me so I may bark at first but it’s because I don’t know what they are or if they want to play.
I get along with everyone and little pups like me are my favorites. Everyone can become my new best friend! Mom says I’m a perky and active little guy who is very smart and likes to learn. For example, I’m very good about going potty. I haven’t had any accidents since my foster mom is very good with my routine and commands. While I don’t have a doggie door like some FurKids I know I could master that pretty fast. I also know the ‘Come’ command already. Mom and I are working on ‘wait’ (so we can go out the front door together.) That’s the next one on my list!
There were three of us (two boys and 1 girl) in my family, all adorable and adoptable! Our Mom is a terri-chi and Dad was a poodle mix so you could say we are mixed with cuteness.
Although I am young I am already sleeping through the night and learning to be housebroken. (Mom says that means I know to go outside to ‘do my business’ most of the time. For as young as I am that’s a great start!)