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My basic info
Breed
Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Dachshund
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
14 years 10 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Matty was adopted June 2021!
Matty's fosterer writes...
Hi, I'm Matty
Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie Dachshund | Senior | Male | Small
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About Me
Imagine being a little bit of a dog … in the golden years of your life … and the only family you’ve ever known suddenly can’t keep you. Most dogs would really struggle, maybe even shut down or act out, adjusting to such a landslide of upheaval … but not Matty!
Luckily, he came to us directly from his owner where he was the only pet, so Matty was spared the trauma of a shelter. Still, his foster home has a couple of dogs, and a couple more who come and go, and Matty did look a little shell-shocked at first. It didn’t take long for him to realize the other dogs were friendly and he could relax. Live and let live is Matty’s motto!
Matty is a perfect gentleman inside (no marking or accidents) and will tolerate a crate although he prefers to be free-roaming in the 3 rooms he is able to access. He has no trouble “holding it” overnight but appreciates more frequent breaks (every 4 hours or so) during the day.
Matty enjoys roaming a large fenced yard if you’re outside with him but would be just as happy leash walked. Matty’s favorite game is fetching a tennis ball and once in a while, he’ll just zoom around when the mood hits him.
While Matty’s not a yapper he is a bit of a nag, or undoubtedly as he sees it, an excellent communicator of his unmet needs. Some of his favorite requests include:
Let’s go inside!
It’s time to eat!
Hurry up prepping my meal!
I need to jump up on your chair so we can cuddle!
Matty had a dental appointment recently that included 18 — yes, 18 — extractions. The vet said he handled the anesthesia with no problems! Typical Matty … by the next morning he was ready for a big (soft) breakfast — Matty has a great appetite. The vet says Matty may prefer a soft food diet long-term although many dogs with major tooth loss do fine on kibble once their gums are well-healed. Now the dental work is done, Matty’s vet gives him a clean bill of health!
Matty loves to keep you company in whatever you do. If you would treasure a loving senior dog and can commit to providing a devoted forever-home, please complete an application for Matty today.
Matty's Stats:
Age: 12 years
Weight: 14lbs
Good with kids: Prefers teens
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Unknown
Fenced yard: Optional
Suitable for townhouse and/or apartment: Yes
House trained: Yes.
Crate trained: Yes.
Barks when left alone: First few minutes
Chews inappropriate items: No
Training: Cooperative
Activity level: Low
Please consult our ADOPTION FAQ (http://www.pgspca.org/adopt/frequently-asked-questions/) before contacting us. If you are viewing this listing on a site that is not Petfinder or Adoptapet, please check our main site:
http://www.pgspca.org/adopt/adoptable-animals-2
for the most up-to-date information on this pet.
If you are interested in Matty, consider letting us know by filling out a (no-obligation) adoption application (http://www.pgspca.org/adopt/online-adoption-application/) and we will arrange a meeting.
To see if Matty will be attending the next adoption show, check here: http://www.pgspca.org/adopt/adoption-show-attendees/.
NOTE: We are an all-volunteer group and do not operate a shelter. All of
our animals are in foster homes. Due to our requirement for a home
visit, we generally only place animals within an hour's drive of
Washington, DC. Questions can be directed to pgspca.adopt@gmail.com.
