My name is Sammy!

Sammy is an adorable 5 month old male Maltese……all 5 pounds of him. His DOB is 4/11/2024. Because he’s been with multiple other dogs, he hasn’t gotten the one-on-one housebreaking attention needed, so he's not reliably housebroken yet. But once adopted this should go very quickly; foster working on it now. Whenever he is taken out, he is on a long lead and his foster mom stays with him because otherwise he could be vulnerable to a bird of prey or coyote. Sammy is in his chewing stage, so will need plenty of approved things to chew on and you need to make your electrical cords puppy-safe because he has chewed on them in his foster home. Sammy needs to be safely kenneled when left alone, and will need adult supervision when playing in the house. This little guy would thrive in a home that had someone home much of the time. One important thing to note: Sammy will burrow under blankets, so everyone in the home must locate him before they sit or lay down if there is a blanket or throw on the furniture. He gets along well with the other small dogs in the foster home, and would love a canine playmate about his size. Sammy is very charming, and he kisses his foster mom awake every morning, then wants his first snuggle of the day – he uses soft steps to get on and off the bed. He is so tiny, he would be vulnerable to injury if accidentally dropped, so any children in his home should be mature/responsible 10 yr and up. No cat experience. Sammy barks when left alone, so he shouldn't live in housing that shares a wall with another family.
Sammy is neutered, and current on distemper and rabies vaccinations. His microchip is registered to Second Chance. He will need to be groomed several times a year – an ongoing expense to consider. He is five lively pounds of joy, very curious and intelligent. His adoption fee is $700. Call 651-771-5662 if you would like to meet him.