Loki

Pet's Name: Loki

Dog: Primary Breed: Miniature Schnauzer

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 01-18-24

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: Petland

Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: No

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 3/30/24

Gender: Male

Size (at full-grown): Small

Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 15

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: He loves his squeaky balls to be thrown and also played with. He loves the brown stuffed bear that he has and when he plays, he likes a squeaky hedgehog and a couple of other toys that squeak but any squeaky toys he loves.

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No

What commands does your dog know?: Set say shake lay down come, but he doesn't like to do it very often

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He's very excited when you get home and he's jumping and barking until you give him a toy and get him to settle down

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: No triggers that I can think of just doesn't like to be alone because I've always been around

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: He loves to go for his evening walk. He has a special daddy. He likes to land to sleep. He sleeps in bed with me every night he has his side. I have fine. And when it's bedtime, he gets his night cookie. We call it night night time.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: He only gets Portello and rabies shots. At 12 weeks he got a distemper shot and he almost died so they give him his two shot shots at separate times and they pre-treat him before he gets them. Otherwise he's very healthy.

Has your dog ever been diagnosed with or treated for any of the following? (Please check all that apply, even if your dog has fully recovered. This helps us provide the best support for future families.):

Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: Just had trouble with his 12 weeks shots and they said it was the distemper that he's allergic to so they don't give him anything else the fear of him being allergic to it except for rabies and more

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: No

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : I trim him about once a month or every two months if his hair gets long, it gets very matted very easy so he must be brushed if you want his hair long like a regular schnauzer. He likes me and brushed though.

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: No

Personality:

How is your dog with children?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction with children to determine.

How is your dog with other dogs?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: I love getting hugs and kisses from him. He'll stand up on his back legs and hug you if you're low enough for him. He's a very lovable dog once he gets through his excitement of meeting you.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Need someone that his allergies. Someone that's going to give him a lot of playtime and exercise and love him like he's part of the family.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Be patient with him at first he just gets so excitable and jumps but once you're there for a few minutes and give him a toy, he will calm down.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Personal Problems

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): I am in the middle of a divorce and I can't afford to keep up on all of his heartworm and the Hills diet that they have him on. And he's in a very small area and needs a lot of high energy. I'm living out of a small RV. I love him dearly and I'm also moving in with my daughter and I cannot have a dog. Financially, I can't afford to live on my own.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Two weeks

Who is your veterinarian?: Gateway Animal Hospital

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Hill science diet adult 1 to 6

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: St. Petersburg, Fl

Zip Code: 33702

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

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