Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Minnie a yorkie/silky– 8 Pounds of Sass, Spark, and Snuggles! 🌶️ Fostered in Virginia Beach, VA
Looking to add a little chaos, comedy, and cuddles to your life? Meet Minnie, our spunky 2.5-year-old Yorkie firecracker who’s busy, bossy, and bursting with love. She’s just 8 pounds but runs the house like she weighs 80. 💥
Minnie is a do-it-all, into-everything kind of gal. She’s not laid back — she’s lively, curious, opinionated, and wants in on whatever you're doing. She needs a human who’s home most of the time, up for her antics, and happy to have a tiny shadow following them all day. This girl is not a good fit for someone who’s out every evening, works long hours, or wants a low-maintenance companion. 💃
She does best with a stay-at-home dog mom/dad or someone working part-time from home — someone who enjoys a high-energy, high-snuggle lifestyle and doesn’t mind being “supervised” during bathroom breaks and lunch. 😅
🏃♀️ Minnie is fast — and we mean FAST. She’s an escape artist who needs a fully fenced yard or large private enclosed patio with space for potty area. No dog parks, no leash-only potty breaks, and no apartment living. You must have a secure way to contain her and a barrier or routine to block the front door when guests arrive.
🛏️ She is NOT a crate dog. Minnie expects to sleep in your bed or on a raised bed next to yours — not shut in a cage. If your house is no-pets-on-the-furniture, she is not the dog for you. She thrives on closeness and wants to be tucked in with her person at night.
🐶 She’s selective about friends. No dogs over 20 lbs, but she loves small dogs and would enjoy a tiny playmate. She can also be your solo partner-in-crime — she’s got enough personality for two. Absolutely no big dogs.
👶 Children must be 10 or older. She’s gentle but energetic and may bump into or overwhelm smaller kids with her intensity.
⚠️ Important Placement Note: Minnie is healthy and could live another 15+ years. She is not a match for a senior adopter with declining health or for someone looking for a lap dog to gift to Grandma. Minnie needs a forever person who will outlive her — not the other way around.
💡 To Adopt Minnie, You Must Have:
✅ A secure, fenced yard or enclosed patio homeowner (no shared spaces or parks)
✅ No big dogs — only small dog companions under 20lbs no cats ( she loves smaller shelties )
✅ A stay-at-home or work-from-home lifestyle
✅ Kids 10+ only
✅ be under 65 yrs old
✅ A safe way to block the front door
✅ Pets allowed on the furniture — Minnie needs to sleep with or near her human
✅ A lifestyle that can match Minnie’s zest and energy — no social butterflies, party people, or constant travelers
If you’re ready to share your heart, your bed, and your every day with a little dog who’s full of mischief, loyalty, love, and sass — Minnie is your girl. ❤️
Apply to meet her at:
👉 www.coastalsheltierescue.org
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