Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Zeke! Zeke came to the Haven from a home where he was a beloved family member. Unfortunately his family could no longer care for him, so he's in the market for a new one. The benefit of adopting a dog like Zeke is that he knows how to behave properly in a home and exactly how much he is entitled to be worshipped.
Zeke is housetrained, rides well in the car, and sleeps through the night. He enjoys gentle walks around the neighborhood (10-20min/2-3x a day) and will try to chase squirrels and bark at birds, but walks very nicely on a leash. He has also started trotting like a little pony on walks when he's in a good mood!
When he is left alone for a few hours, he usually just settles down for a nap. He should wear a belly band when he's alone, however, as he may want to stage a small protest to your absence. He LOVES cuddles and massages and gets "happy hops" and grunts like a piglet when he wants attention and cuddles but otherwise will settle in the same room as you. (He knows "go lay down"). He likes his licky-mat and treats, which he takes very gently.
He has discovered he likes toys! He will do a very light version of "fetch" where you throw his favorite toy about 4ft away and he grabs and shakes it while bringing it back. He absolutely loves any type of affection and touch, massages and cuddles. He enjoys having lots of soft dog beds to choose from at naptime.
Zeke has lived successfully with cats and other calm dogs, but he does sometimes engage in resource guarding. So, if he has other animal friends, they need to respect his space. He has done well with older children (we haven't had a chance to observe him around littles). He likes a calm environment and lots of naps, so it might be best to stick to older kids.
He does not like being left in a room alone when you're home. When you're home he needs to be where you are or he will bark. (He's currently serving as a furry paralegal and makes a great office dog!)
Zeke arrived with some masses, which are being addressed, and a cough from a mild case of collapsing trachea, which is helped by medicine. He has more limited vision at night and may have reduced hearing. He can still see well enough to go up and down the stairs.
If you would like a polite, cuddly, well-behaved shadow, come meet Zeke.
Zeke is approximately 13 years old and 21 lbs.
Fostered in Stony Beach, MD
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
