An E.C.A.D.R. Dog
TOPIE is 10 year old (+/-), 12lb., Pekingese male
dog given up by his owners when they moved. This picture doesn’t
do him justice because, due to a good diet, he is now a beautiful
dog. He is also a very loving, friendly dog that likes to sit at
your feet, but will cuddle if you have the time. He is house trained
and knows some commands. Topie is well behaved around food, but
sometimes disagreements with other dogs occurs with treats. He
loves his walks, but stops to smell the roses frequently - but
he can be coaxed along with goodies. He is like most Pekes, a little
stubborn and overprotective of his owner, but anxious to please.
Topie is generally healthy but has some of the usual little dog
problems - food allergies and poor vision. He needs eye drops daily
and is very cooperative with getting them. His vision is poor but
you would never know it. He can find his way around very easily
once he gets used to his surroundings. He eats a combination of
lamb and rice (wet and dry food) with a little vegetable oil to
prevent constipation.
Topie is in a home with 2 dogs and a cat. He was initially curious
about the cat, but has learned to take her in stride. He is quite
independent in his relationships with the dogs, but despite his
aloofness, he watches over them and obviously misses them when
they are not around. Pekingese are long-lived dogs, so he has quite
a few more years of loving to give to someone willing to give him
a chance.
Topie is being fostered in Richmond, VA and his asking adoption
fee is $125.
E-MAIL INQUIRIES WILL BE RESPONDED TO MUCH FASTER THAN TELEPHONE
CALLS.
NOTE: Due to the volatile price of gas, getting multiple volunteers
to help with long distance transporting is no longer feasible.
We have listed the town and state where each dog is being fostered.
Please consider how far you are willing to travel when filling
out the application. The foster home will usually volunteer to
help with transport for a reasonable distance.
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog
- Older dogs are usually housetrained.
- Older dogs are not
teething puppies, and won't chew your shoes and furniture while
growing up.
- Older dogs can focus well because they've mellowed.
Therefore, they learn quickly.
- Older dogs have learned what "no" means.
If they hadn't learned it, they wouldn't have gotten to be
older dogs!
- Older dogs settle in easily, because they've
learned what it takes to get along with others and become part
of a pack.
- Older dogs are good at giving love, once they
get into their new, loving home. They are grateful for the
second chance they've
been given.
- What you see is what you get: Unlike puppies,
older dogs have grown into their shape and personality. Puppies
can grow up to
be quite different from what they seemed at first.
- Older dogs
are instant companions -- ready for hiking, car trips, and
other things you like to do.
- Older dogs leave you time for
yourself, because they don't make the kinds of demands on your
time and attention that puppies
and young dogs do.
- Older dogs let you get a good night's
sleep because they're accustomed to human schedules and don't
need nighttime feedings,
comforting, or bathroom breaks.
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