The status of Wesley was
last posted on 01/18/24 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Male Dog, Chihuahua
Chihuahua / Miniature Pinscher / Mixed
Description:
LOOKING FOR A CALM/PATIENT OWNER: Approx. 4 years old / Approx. 17 lbs. Hi, my name’s Wesley! Mostly Mutts rescued me from animal control & I am so grateful they are helping me find a great furever home! I came in with a cherry eye & heartworm positive, but both of those things have been medically treated and I’ve fully recovered. Now I just need a patient & understanding family to adopt me. I got to spend some time in the prison/foster training program where I had a great time & learned a lot, too! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I met dogs recently at Mostly Mutts and liked them. I also played nicely with the dogs I met in the prison/foster training program and in my foster home, with just a few minor corrections over whose stuff is whose, so if you have a nice dog at home already, let’s meet and see if we can be pals! / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids at Mostly Mutts, but I can be reactive to certain touches, so best no kids in my new home. • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: When I first came to Mostly Mutts, it took a little while to feel comfortable & I was very reactive to touch, but now I bond with people much more quickly. Give me a little time & please be aware that I am sensitive to touch near my backside & you will see my sweet, playful & affectionate side blossom. When people rushed to get to know me or touched me at times near my hind end, I’ve bitten them, so let me come to you & let you know when I’m ready for affection & please no petting on my hind end. It only took about a day for my trainer in the prison/foster training program to win me over & then I made other friends fairly quickly. I did great for my baths & toweling off in the prison/foster training program & at Mostly Mutts too. I am playful with toys & am a lap dog once we are friends. Now that I am more comfortable with people, my reaction seems to be just a quick head whip as though to say “hey, what are you doing back there?” I like being picked up, just not restrained from being able to say hello to all my other friends. My trainer says I have a typical bossy, little dog way about me which I think means that I am quite charming. / My energy level is 5-7. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program so I’ve learned the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ & ‘place’ commands. I also use proper door etiquette & have good leash manners as well as accept nice strangers without jumping. / My crate manners are good at Mostly Mutts, though I used to whine when I was in there. My foster reports that I am doing much better with that and now sleep quietly through the night. My foster also says I am a smart, responsible boy when left out as I am not one to mess with any of your things. I am fine to sleep in my crate or in the bed with you if you let me! Warm cuddles under the covers with my person after my morning potty break make my tail wag! / My potty habits have been good on the shelter & prison/foster training program schedules as well as in my foster home. • LIKES/DISLIKES: My favorite spot is in a comfy lap where I can give you lots of kisses, but it takes me a bit of time to feel comfortable enough to seek it out. I also love to burrow under blankets, so cute! My new spot has been by the window where I can sunbathe and look out at the world outside. I love treats (Pup-Peroni – yum!) but give them to me open-handed so I don’t nip a finger. This is also a great way to make new friends! I like to play with toys, too, especially balls & tug-type toys. Under belly scratches are the best. / I don’t think I’d enjoy living in a home with a lot of folks coming & going or approaching me too quickly. Other than certain trigger points when being petted, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise & training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped & neutered. I must be muzzled when I go to the vet as I do not like it there! My trainers have worked with me on this skill, and I have done well so please ask about that. I am looking for a loving home with a caring family, perhaps you! My adoption fee is $299.00, & I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.
