Pickles in Plymouth, MI

This little 6-month-old Blenheim boy born 10/09/2024 is an adorable cotton-puff of love! Pickles came into rescue when his family made the difficult decision to surrender him after a family member developed a pet allergy. His previous family gave him a great foundation in his early puppy days. Pickles is eager to greet new people and pets, plays with his toys independently, and walks well on a leash. He’s generally a calm dog, but he enjoys playing chase with his foster brothers. 

While in foster care, he has adjusted to being on a regular routine. Pickles enjoys playtime with his foster brothers, playing fetch with a small tennis ball (although he hasn’t quite learned to bring it back), going on walks outside, and hanging out with his people. He sleeps in his crate at night (the crate is next to his foster mom’s bed) and is gated in the kitchen with his foster siblings when his foster mom leaves the house. She works from home, so Pickles spends most of his days on a dog bed next to his foster mom (or sometimes in her lap). Pickles sleeps through the night (10 pm – 7 am) without needing any potty breaks. 

Pickles is still a puppy, so he is curious about new things and wants to explore his surroundings. His fur-ever home should be puppy-proofed (cords and clothes kept up, etc.). Pickles has a tendency to get underfoot, so the people in his new home home should be agile and limber to help avoid getting tripped by this little fella. He would also benefit from a Good Canine or Perfect Puppy class so he can work on his recall and other basic commands. A fenced in yard for extra playtime is also important.

There were children in Pickles’ previous home, and he did well there. We suspect he will do well in a home with calm children over the age of five who are familiar with small dogs. In the evening, Pickles wants to snuggle on the couch next to his foster family or in someone’s lap. He is doing very well with his house manners, but will enjoy having someone home during the day to allow him frequent potty trips outdoors. He travels well in the car.

The first thing most people notice about Pickles is a tuft of hair that sticks up on the top of his head. This gives off a ‘90s boy-band vibe. And his coat is super-soft and puffy as cotton—the softest coat his foster mom has ever snuggled up to! Pickles is truly a sweetheart of a dog: happy, friendly, snuggly, and full of unconditional love!

He will need a home with a fenced yard and someone home during the day for potty breaks and short walks. He will settle in best with a family that has a routine and moderate activity level. 

Pickles is up-to-date on his vaccinations, has been micro-chipped, and neutered. 

If you think Pickles would be a great addition to your family, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Pickles.

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