Hmmm…. How does this thing work?  The Humans seem to push on this sticky-outie thing with their foot to get the top to open….Maybe my paw isn’t big enough….. I liked the old garbage can better, it was easier to open. Uh oh!! The Humans are coming! Gotta get to my bed and pretend I’m sleeping!!

Phew! That was close. I will conquer that garbage can another day.

Oh, hello! How long have you been there? Are you going to tell the Humans I was trying to get into the garbage?

They know I’m trying to figure it out. Just like they know I can open the fridge and that I know how to get delicious food from up on the table into my stomach. Tablecloths are a dog’s conveyor belt, you know. (By the way, caramel apple pie is sofreakingdelicious!! I highly recommend it.)

I love food. Can you tell?

I’m supposed to be on a diet, but restricting the amount of food I eat doesn’t really jive with my love of food. (Although shedding some excess weight has done wonders for my hips….)

At least there aren’t any restrictions on my other love – KIDS!!

I love all kinds of people, but I adore children. Especially the smallest ones. The smallest ones usually share food so they’re doubly great.

I couldn’t imagine life without children. They make me so, so happy, my whole entire body wiggles with excitement!

I’m as smart as I am hungry and I am VERY hungry. As a highly intelligent, older gentleman, I know what I want:

I know I want food (diet shmiet!) and I know I always want to have children in my life.

I know that I always want to be with my people, so I will shadow you and lay beside you wherever you are. If you leave me in the yard, I will let myself out of the yard so I can find you.

I like to chat and want to be the center of attention, especially when people are visiting.  If it’s too quiet, I will walk right up to you and start talking. When company is over, I will introduce myself. If they don’t properly introduce themselves (read: give me a suitable amount of attention), I will, politely, of course, get in their face and whimper until proper introductions (read: a suitable amount of attention) are given.

I enjoy being outside and going for walks, I will bring you my leash when it’s time for a stroll.

I know when the day is done and it’s time to sleep. If you’re a night owl or a Chatty Cathy after dark, I will shoot you looks of annoyance until you get the hint and go to bed.

And I know my perfect family is out there, waiting for me.

Gentlemen don’t like to be boastful, and I am no exception, but I have to say I am a great guy. I am gentle, soft, and loyal. I am happy, FULL of love and SO ready to give my whole heart to my perfect family.

If you have room in your heart for a sweet gentleman like me, go on and visit my bio. Then apply to adopt me!

Hi! Scruffy here!

Let me tell you how fantastic I am – cause oh, I am feeling F-I-N-E!

When I first came to Zoe’s, I had what they call “Little Dog Syndrome.” I was rude and tough and nippy and refused to share. It’s not that I’m a bad guy, I just didn’t have a whole lot going for me. I didn’t have a very stable home, didn’t feel safe or loved. That makes a little guy like me grumpy and nervous. I also had some rotten teeth and painful knots in my fur. Pain can make even the most jovial character a sour grape.

Life has totally turned around for me though and I am feeling on top of the world! I’ve had my teeth taken care of and my coat cleaned up. I’ve also learned that manners and good behavior are the way to my foster mom’s heart. The better my behavior, the more love and attention I get!! It’s great! I am much happier now that I am the sweet and cuddly man I’m meant to be.

Being clean and healthy inside out has me feeling like a young fella again. I love to play fetch with my favorite squeaky toy, I love car rides and walks and I’m a cuddle bug! I try to snuggle up with my foster mom at night but she has a silly no dogs in bed rule. Pft!

My forever home should be one that lets me sleep in bed with my people.

Kidding!

I’d prefer to sleep with you, but I can be happy with a cozy bed of my own. Patience and positive reinforcement are what’s important to me. Also security and love. Those things make me happy and nobody likes a grumpy Shitzu! I Shitzu not! Hahahaha!! That joke never gets old…..

I am a people dog, I just LOVE people. I’m not sure about the very small ones, though. I think I would be better with older kids.  I wouldn’t mind a dog sibling, but I don’t enjoy cats. Strange creatures, they are.

So what do you think? Am I the dog you’ve been waiting for?

I am!?!? Yay!!

Go check out my bio and apply to adopt me! I can’t wait to meet you!

Hello! I’m Mieka!

Wanna hang out for a while?

I’m looking for a forever home, you know.

Hard to believe, right? Because I’m so cute and sweet, right?

I know. But it’s true!

I figure I shouldn’t have too much trouble finding people. I do love them a whole lot, especially the small ones. They are my FAVOURITE!! Sometimes, when I’m walking, I’ll see kids and want to meet them but my foster mom isn’t paying attention, so I have to drag her over to them. I’m hoping my forever family has children; I couldn’t imagine life without little ones.

But not little cats. Or little bunnies. Or birds. And possibly not very small dogs. I find small animals way too much fun to chase and the small animals usually don’t like that. I don’t understand why not, I’m just trying to play….. I might be ok with another dog in the house, but it would have to be a very special dog and we should meet a few times to see if our personalities are a good match. I’d prefer to be the only furry family member if I’m being totally honest.

I love going for walks….now. I didn’t at first. I have a little, ahem, extra going on right now and I need to work on that. Longer walks used to poop me right out! I’m up to about an hour of solid exercise – GO ME! I’m pretty healthy otherwise, except for some much needed dental work. Zoe’s is getting on that right away too!

Most of my life has been spent outdoors, so indoor living has been a bit of a challenge at times. I’m a quick learner though! For instance, I learned right away that my foster mom’s bed is SUPER comfy and snuggling with her at night is AWESOME! I’m working through some indoors-at-night anxiety, snuggling up with a human has been the best treatment so far. I’ll snuggle up with a human any time of the day. I like to be near my people all the time and will go to great lengths to get to them. I got myself stuck in the kitty door of a gate trying to get to my person. That a was a little scary, but also a little funny too.

Someone once said that I am the kind of dog who will get you to stop and take a look at the world around you. Isn’t that sweet? People are just the best.

It’s been nice hanging out with you. Maybe we should make this a forever friendship.

Check out my bio and apply to adopt me!