Breed: Maltese mix
Age: 4 mo DOB 10-20-24
Sex: Male Weight: 4 lb currently – for an adult weight, could be 12-18 lbs
Color: White
DOGS: He would like another, similar size dog to play with in his new home.
Kids: Respectful 10+ with tiny dog experience
Tiny breed experience in the home is a MUST and you will need to be able to provide proof.
Meet Conner, can you believe that little face? Melts your heart, right? Conner is now a healthy and happy 4 month old little boy who weighs in at a whopping 4 lbs.!!!! We think his adult weight could be up to 12-18 lbs, but please note, that is not a guarantee of weight.
Conner is a tiny puppy who loves to play with the other pups in his foster home and of course, like any puppy, likes to chew on things. He picks up anything and everything that is in front of him, so he will need age appropriate puppy chew toys and a quick human to take rocks, twigs and anything he wants to taste, other than food, away from him. HA! After playtime, he will settle down in a soft puppy bed or lap to relax. Please remember, puppies require ALOT of time, patience and consistency, especially in potty training. (He has been working on pee pad training). Also, don’t forget, they can be “curious” so you’ll need to puppy proof your home for his safety. He will need a home with watchful eyes to make sure he doesn’t get into things he is not supposed to. A work from home family, or one who only works away from the home for just a few hours a day will be given preference.
Conner would love a family that will continue to show him all the good things that life has to offer. Since he is so tiny, If there are children in the home, it is recommended that they be 10+ and tiny dog experienced. He is fast and so small he darts and can get under feet quickly and sometimes unnoticed. He will need to be in a home where his people are agile and very alert to keep an eye out for him. He is looking for a home with another dog for him to play with and learn from, a similar sized dog under 15-18 lbs, and please, no big doggies in his new home.
Conner has been neutered, is current on his age appropriate vaccines, microchipped and started on his heartworm prevention and he does not weight enough yet for flea prevention. Please keep in mind the costs to groom him, usually every 6-8 weeks, and this cost can range from $60-$120/per grooming.
If you’d like to add this little cutie to your family, please visit www.viprescue.org to fill out an adoption application.
Adoption Requirements: You must be a Florida resident, and be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care. If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 15-18 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pets estimated lifespan.
All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio of the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs. Thank you for thinking rescue.
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