I WILL BE AT THE BARK BASH EVENT IN ASHBURN, VA ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH BETWEEN 12-3PM. STOP BY TO SAY HELLO AND GET SOME FREE PUPPY KISSES!
Hey gang! My name is Dagwood from the Blondie Comic litter. I'm a mixed breed pup born on 8/19/24 and weigh about 5.2 lbs at 8 weeks. The dog scanner app thinks I look mostly Chihuahua with some Lab (go figure) but whatever the mix foster mom says I'm just adorable. I'm the largest pup and have a cute little nubby tail. My momma weighs 21 lbs I'm estimated to be about 35 lbs when full grown.
I get so excited when I see my foster family and leap up to give so many kisses it makes them laugh. When I'm not trying to avoid doing chores, I enjoy playing with my smaller litter mates and taking toys away from them --I have to take advantage of my larger size, right? I have a healthy appetite (Dagwood sandwich anyone?) And I'm doing a good job using the pee pads use the pee pads. There's so much to learn about being a puppy but I'm giving it my best shot! I know my new family will help me learn how to be a good dog and we'll have lots of fun times with lots of puppy kisses.
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I'm microchipped, up to date on age appropriate vaccines and monthly preventatives and can be adopted as early as October 15th.
Please note that because this puppy is so young, it has only received 2 of the required 3 puppy distemper vaccines. This is very IMPORTANT because it means that the immune system will not be fully functioning until about 16 weeks of age. Until then, the puppy MUST stay out of public places where it could be exposed to the germs of other dogs. These no puppy zones include all pet stores, dog parks, and for apartment dwellers, areas used by other dogs. These requirements are strictly for the puppy’s medical safety and longevity.
All adult dogs, cats, and kittens are altered prior to adoption. Puppies too young to be altered at the time of adoption must be brought to our partner vet in Ashland, VA for spay or neuter paid for by Operation Paws for Homes by 6 months of age. Adopters may choose to have the procedure done at their own vet before 6 months of age and be reimbursed the amount that the rescue would pay our partner vet in Ashland.
This dog's bio is based off the experiences of the foster and/or volunteers of OPH as well as any information that we received from the shelter or previous owner. This is very important because it means that while they may act one way in the foster’s home, you may experience something different in your home.