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Chopper is fostered with his brother in St. Paul, MN through United Yorkie Rescue http://unitedyorkierescue.org
Chopper is a 10.5 lb, 4 yr. old (in May 2017) Yorkie (mix? unknown) boy who came to United Yorkie Rescue in March 2017 with his brother Piper. 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) Chopper is fostered in St. Paul MN. Chopper needs to be adopted with his brother Piper, to a home with a fenced yard and older children, quiet home.
Chopper's history is unknown, but he appears to have been loved and taken care of, he fell right into routine like he knew the ropes, is potty trained (hasn't had an accident in the house as of yet) stands by the door to go out, knows his name and responds when called, loves to snuggle and interact with the family. Chopper is great with other dogs his size, (no large dogs) and older childrenu.
Chopper's a sweet boy who loves his snuggles on the couch and in bed, loves investigating the yard, and in general just wants to be by his person. He's a very alert boy with large beautiful, inquisitive eyes that look right into your soul. He also loves snuggling his brother Piper, he's rarely away from his side and we've determined they're a bonded pair and must be placed together. This shouldn't deter anyone, this pair is so sweet, easy to care for and fun!
Chopper 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), he has displayed minimal fear (more like caution when meeting someone new or in a new environment) and warms up quickly, no aggression. He'll occasionally join in barking when his foster siblings are barking, or if he's in a playful mood, but doesn't engage on his own.
When Chopper and his brother 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 Chopper'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 is 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. Foster mom can work on his diet with the adopters, as he's also getting a homemade mix of meats, fruits and veggies as part of a whole food limited ingredient diet which is very easy to make and freeze in small containers to be taken out as needed for use.
UPDATE: Chopper continues to flourish as he and his brother Piper 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 ones when it comes play time, and their barking and excitement sends Chopper and Brother Piper running for cover. Unsure of why all the noisy barking is going on, Piper will curl into a ball and shake for some time after excitement has calmed down. Chopper and Piper 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 will 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.
Chopper's brother 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. Thankfully the garage door has been down so he hasn't gotten out, but his tendency to be on the heels of whoever is going out the door combined with some nervousness mean he's a flight risk and 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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