My name is Calliope!

Calliope is a feisty yet sweet Shih Pom puppy who loves to play, cuddle, and be near her favorite people. Small but mighty, she's picky with food but a real beast when she finds something she loves! Calliope is making great progress with potty and crate training, though she still needs a little redirection, especially with No. 2, and pees frequently due to her love for water. She's also working on resource guarding her food around other dogs, but her affectionate nature makes her easy to train.

She prefers sleeping on the couch with her humans but is adjusting to her crate. Calliope's sleep schedule includes naps after breakfast, in the evening, and sporadically throughout the night, sometimes waking every three hours. Despite being a bit particular, she doesn't mind being left alone for short periods as long as she's not in her crate.

Good with other dogs and calm in the car, Calliope is an absolute joy to be around. If you're looking for a spunky, cuddly companion, this fluffy little girl is ready to bring happiness to your home!

* Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Little Dog Rescue. Our dogs come from a variety of sources and backgrounds. They are all in need of adopters that have patience, an understanding of where these dogs have come from, and that there will be an adjustment time when they transition into their forever home. This can include learning basic commands, walking on leash and potty training. Some dogs will pick up on your routine and expectations faster than others. Potty accidents will happen. We find that positive reinforcement, consistency, and routine from the adopter achieves the best results. We are a small, all volunteers team and give 100% of our efforts towards doing right by these pups. We are often juggling many responsibilities at the same time and do our very best to process inquiries and applications in a timely manner. We do prioritize inquiries that have a submitted application on file through the Little Dog Rescue website.We do our best to accurately assign breed designations, however we are unable to guarantee 100% accuracy. Sometimes we only have the dogs appearance to go on. Our adoption fees are thoughtfully considered. The adoption fee is not a purchase price for the dog. It is a fee that is designed to support the overall work of our rescue. Highly desirable dogs and puppies are intentionally listed with a higher adoption fee. This is done to help offset the enormous medical expenses we incur when taking in older pups and special needs medical dogs whose adoption fees do not come close to covering their expenses. In addition, the vast majority of our dogs are brought in from out of state and incur transport fees along with their medical and acquisition costs. We ask that you take all of these things into consideration, and we look forward to finding a great match for your family.