Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Snapshot of Shirley:
Size? Small, ~13lbs
Activity Level? Medium/High
Noise Level? Medium
Good with Dogs? Yes, after slow intros!
Good with Cats? Unknown
Good with Kids? Unknown, but likely yes!
Good with Strangers? Mostly
Potty Trained? I’m working on it!
Crate Trained? Almost there!
Shedding? Minimal
About Shirley:
Hi, my name is Shirley, though my foster family calls me Surely (You Must Be Joking)! I am around one year old and I think I am a mix of Chihuahua and Pug, possibly with some Boston Terrier. I am so very playful and I love being active. My foster household doesn't have a family dog, but I've spent a lot of time around other dogs living temporarily in the home and I get along with them pretty well, though I really do not like sharing food-related items. I've haven't met any young children yet, but for the most part I like all new people that I meet.
I am a cuddly loving sweet girl who likes being pet, being in people's laps, giving kisses, and playing. I'm very engaging and interactive! I play tug (I have the best growl) and enjoy ripping apart stuffies and extracting the stuffing. I know not to chew on things that aren't mine. I also love love love love playing fetch! No one had to teach me; I just chase a regular-sized tennis ball (which I somehow manage to pick up with my little mouth) and bring back, put it down and stare at you intensely, begging you to throw it again. When I see people or other dogs walking past the house, I know that it's important to keep everyone informed of their presence by announcing it! In the house, I love to be close to my people and will keep you company by following you all over the house at all times. I can get very worried if I'm left alone in a room. I sometimes bark to alert you, if I hear noises I'm confused about, but not very often. After some exercise and playing, I am happy to curl up near you and go to sleep. I learned very quickly how to obey the "sit" command, and how to go into my kennel which is where I eat my meals, stay when people are out, and sleep at night. I'm working on potty training, though I sometimes forget to wait.
My ideal forever home would be one where my favorite people are home a lot and have time to play with me. I think I'd do well as an only dog, or as a dog with siblings to play with. A yard would be great for me, but I would also do fine in a home without one, so long as there is some space for indoor fetch and I get a few walks every day.
Shirley is fixed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations for her age.
Adoption Fee: $550 + applicable tax
MEET ME/ADOPT ME: If you'd like to arrange a meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application by visiting https://www.twincitiespetrescue.org/adopt/ or clicking "adopt me! A volunteer from Twin Cities Pet Rescue will contact you within 3 business days.
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!! Twin Cities Pet Rescue is a volunteer-run, foster home-based organization. We can only rescue as many animals as available foster homes. Please consider saving the life of an animal in need and become a volunteer foster home today. To become a foster, fill out a dog or cat foster application on the Twin Cities Pet Rescue website: Twin Cities Pet Rescue | Foster Based Pet Rescue in Maplewood, MN . There is little to no cost to foster an animal. Twin Cities Pet Rescue provides its foster families with food, supplies, and veterinary care for its animals. All you need to do is supply the love!
PLEASE NOTE: Twin Cities Pet Rescue will consider adoption applicants from many parts of the country. However, preference will always be given to applicants within 100 miles of the Twin Cities area, which includes parts of Wisconsin.
