Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Pippen-Yorkshire Terrier mix male/neutered
Pippen is an approx 8 yrs young (actual age unknown) Yorkshire Terrier mix who joined our rescue from a very caring but extremely overcrowded shelter
He is a wee boy weighing just 7lbs
Pippen loves people! He is always happy to meet new people anywhere.
He is a curious guy, has a big heart, loves people and LOVES his treats. He's easy going for the most part, he just wants to be the star pet in someone's life. Eager to please his human family, and spend lots of time with them.
Pippen is an easy going guy - he adapts well, but likes to have you involved in his routines. He wants you to be near him when he eats (same room), always go outside with him for potty breaks (with a treat given when he comes in after business is done) Pippen needs someone who is home often, and includes him during cuddles on the couch.
Your foster dog's energy level: Low
Although Pippen has a heart condition, he enjoys short walks, and following humans around the house to see what everyone is doing. He loves his naps and treats. He is a smart boy and picks up on habits quickly.
Is your foster dog food motivated? Yes, while sometimes he gets distracted at meal time, he loves his treats.
Pippen generally gets along with other dogs outside of the home, but he is showing some resource guarding (against other dogs only - not other humans) around his chosen favourite human and his food/treats. Knowing this information, We've been able to predict and avoid adding more stress to Pippen.
Mandatory pet free home for Pippen in his forever home
Any guarding behaviours -Yes, Pippen shows guarding with his favourite chosen human and food/treats ONLY against other dogs.
Example if I am sitting on the floor and my dog comes over to me, Pippen may raise his lip and try to get between us. Also with food/treats he needs his own space. This is managed by separating him and my dog when food is involved, even one on the left, one on the right for treats is acceptable for him in my household.
Housetrained? Yes
Crate trained? No
Pippen becomes extremely stressed in a crate. He has access to the main part of the house when we are not home and is not at all destructive/can be trusted loose in the home provided it's a safe environment of course
I leave my foster dog alone for ___h per day. 4
Does your foster dog show signs of separation anxiety? Yes
Pippen has separation anxiety and is on medication for this. His main stressor is when his main person leaves. He does cry/bark, will pace and sometimes pants. His separation anxiety has improved over time, him becoming more familiar with his routine and the medication. While this will still need to be worked on (ie: leaving the house on a regular basis, positive reinforcement, etc) but it has eased and he doesn't becoming extremely stressed as he did when he first arrived after being found as a stray.
Now he typically only cries and barks for a few minutes.
When you are home he is typically close by, on the same floor as you but since starting medication he is becoming less "velcro" in his foster home.
He used to always be in the same room - the medication has really helped him.
Please elaborate on your foster dog's leash skills. Pippen walks like he's on a mission! He is respectful on the leash, doesn't pull much at all, will stop and sniff when he needs to do his business or catches a scent. He likes to 'stop and smell the roses' occasionally, which he's earned!
Handling: I don't believe Pippen had much affection from humans prior to coming into rescue sadly. If you move too fast he may freeze or finch, but quickly realizes you mean no harm and LOVES pets/affection anywhere. He also LOVES when visitors come over. More people to give him love and affection! He doesn't have any sensitive areas.
I don't think Pippen had much structure previously in regards to bathroom habits, but he's improved greatly. He rarely has accidents in the house, and when he does it's because we've missed his cue to go out. He knows to sit at our back door when he needs a potty break now! His separation anxiety will likely be a life-long work in progress, but he's already improved so much. Pippen settling in his furever home will help give him a sense of stability and be beneficial to continue to manage his stress and heart health.
Medical concerns? Pippen has a heart condition Pippen saw the cardiology specialist at OVC for a diagnostic echocardiogram : Myxomatous mitral valve disease stage ACVIM B1 There is no evidence of atrial or ventricular enlargement, and no systolic dysfunction, which is good! No medication is indicated at this stage Assessment Today's echocardiogram revealed evidence of myxomatous degenerative mitral and tricuspid valve disease, stage ACVIM B1.
A recheck with the cardiology service is recommended in 1 year to assess the progression of the disease. Based on today's finding, there are no major concerns regarding general anesthesia for Pippen
This is a degenerative condition but it is the early stages and the specialist stated that it's impossible to guess when things will progressively worsen, he may remain stable for many years before he develops congestive heart failure, at which time medication of course will be needed.
His anxiety is a work in progress, but he is improving with the help of his Fluoxetine medication which he will need to remain on
He also has early arthritis in his right hind leg and is taking joint supplements
Daily he gets probiotic, baie run omega 3 oil, kidney tone, and pawtanical cbd oil, and his anxiety medication.
Transportation-any motion sickness or anxiety in vehicles? His anxiety does heighten in the car, he typically cries for the first 10 minutes of the ride, but this has dramatically improved in the last few months. He is comfortable travelling in a travel crate that keeps his small 7lb body safe.
Please describe the perfect adoptive home for your foster dog based on what you have experienced. Pippen needs a dog free home, with at least one person home often. He is slowly learning he won't be abandoned again, and naturally it's taking some time. He needs a home that will be patient and kind with him and continue to provide the care he needs to keep him healthy. He has SO much love to give, and loves every human he's met so far.
Pippen has enjoyed venturing out and meeting new people-he loves attention
Anything to add? Pippen may have a heart condition, don't let that fool you - he's doing amazing! He still loves to play (independently) and follows me all over the house no problem. He also loves his walks! He's a love bug and has so much love to give!
Pippen's adoption fee is reduced due to his heart condition. Please understand that we have invested over $8,000 in his vetting during his time with our rescue due to needing multiple specialized dental surgeries (all completed and healed now) and his mere $450 adoption fee is moderate in comparison.
All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit. We do not allow applicants to meet dogs until pre-approved for adoptions since they are living in private family homes.
Please note that only those whom we feel are an ideal match will be contacted to move to the next steps of our application screening process
*Must be located within Ontario Canada
*Inground/ground level Pools and deeper ponds must be separately fenced from yard
Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario.
For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON
Adoptions within Ontario only
Please use this link to submit an application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application
Adoption fee includes neuter, dental, microchip, bloodwork, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us. Pippen's vetting has exceeded $8000 during his time with us for cardiac diagnostics and multiple dentals needed in addition to his regular vetting.
We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XC1rUWWnxI , or on Amazon prime or also a variety of other free video sites.
Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love. This documentary is not advertising, purely just educational. An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs.
