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Piper is fostered with his brother in St. Paul, MN through United Yorkie Rescue http://unitedyorkierescue.org
Piper is a 6.5 lb., 4 yr. old (in May 2017) Yorkie (mix? Maltese maybe) boy who came to Rescue in March 2017 with his brother Chopper. The boys were rescued from a South Dakota shelter, both in very good shape with neuter, up to date on shots, good weight and wonderful personalities. (no chip) They need to be adopted together to a home with a fence and older children, quiet home.
Piper's history is unknown, but he appears to have been loved and taken care of, he fell right into routine with his foster like he knew the ropes. He is 'mostly' potty trained (on a schedule) and will stand by the door to go out or go into the kitchen where there is pee pads, and take aim. He's had an early morning accident, when we didn't get up soon enough to take him out. (it's that little bladder, he needs frequent potty breaks, he can't be kenneled for a full day while his people are at work)
He knows his name and responds when called, and loves to snuggle and interact with the family. Piper is great with other dogs his size (small dogs only due to his size) and older children only due to his size. One of his favorite places is the arm or back of the couch where he can be up high to observe what's going on around him. He's a talker and will tell you when he wants love and when he isn't getting enough! He also loves snuggling his brother Chopper, he's rarely away from Chopper's side and we've determined they're a bonded pair and must be placed together.
Piper does well in a kennel at night, but of course loves to sleep in bed with his foster family (mom, dad and two other dogs). Piper has displayed minimal fear with people, no aggression, and is very submissive. His favorite position is on his back getting belly rubs, when not curled up snuggling. Piper doesn't bark much, he'll join in when his foster siblings are excited barking about something, sometimes when he's looking for attention, but doesn't engage on his own. He does fairly well with stairs, he's learned to go up the stairs to the couch and bed, and the stairs from the deck to the yard to go potty, but hasn't tackled the stairs from between the basement walk out and main level of the house. Stairs will be a necessary tool for this little guy to save his knees and prevent injury since he's a small boy.
When Piper and his brother Chopper arrived to rescue they had terrible ear infections, which included terrible yeast infections, and were treated with antibiotic and ear flushes for a couple of weeks. Because of this it will be important that Piper's family commit to 4/5 star rated food and a limited ingredient diet, to help with allergies. He's currently on a grain free diet while he recovers from the ear infections, to see if this helps. It's unknown if the ears will be a persistent issue, but will need to be monitored. Regular ear flushes with products that help prevent bacteria and yeast growth, available over the counter or ordered online, may be helpful. He's food motivated, loves scrambled eggs, healthy dog treats, fruits and begging for whatever he thinks he can get! He's at a perfect weight, so we're not letting him win the treats too often.
UPDATE: Piper continues to flourish as he and his brother Chopper settle into routine in their foster home. A couple of new observations have been made with a little more time in the home: Piper doesn't do well with loud noises and commotion. His foster brother and sister are quite the noisy when it comes play time, and their barking and excitement sends Piper and Brother Chopper running for cover. Unsure about the commotion, Piper will curl into a ball and shake. They are quiet activity time boys, they'll lay down and roll around on their backs, gently play bite your fingers, and in general just want attention and tummy rubs and kisses, the whole noise part of play is not familiar to them and seems to freak them out. While outside they'll dash around and bark with excitement, I guess the difference is that it's on their terms, they're controlling the situation. With some more time they'll hopefully adjust and get better with noise and excitement around them.
Piper is quite the little escape artist, Chopper is pretty quick himself, but not nearly as much as Piper. He's a quick whip and has managed to escape through the laundry room door into the garage a few times without being able to stop him. The boys should be in a home with a fenced yard and watchful eye. Both boys love going outside and dashing from one side to the other, rolling in the grass and laying in the sun. Going for walks is enjoyable, with attention paid to noisy cars and other things that freak them out a little. Sweet and loving as ever, he loves to be held and snuggled. If you're looking for the love of your life, this little boy has been waiting for you to come along!
To complete an application for Chopper go to: http://unitedyorkierescue.org - look for the adoption application link on the site, left side navigation menu.
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