Marco

Pet's Name: Marco

Dog: Primary Breed: Maltese

Primary Breed (if not in list): Maltipoo

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 08-26-200

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: Charlotte, NC

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.): October 3, 2020

Gender: Male

Size (at full-grown): Tiny

Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 14

Primary Color: Brown

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: He loves playing with his toy bone and ball, and he really likes going outside and just sit quietly on the grass.

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: Sit, Stay, Down, Walk, Marco Come

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He is calm when left alone and gets really hyper when we come home

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Guests inside the house

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: Feeding times, walking, sleep time, potty time

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: None

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Yes, he is aggressive towards strangers and he has bitten guests and people in our family, some were serious bites. You have to be very careful around kids.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : Grooming and trimming once a month, baths as needed

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: Professional cleanings

Personality:

How is your dog with children?: Best in an adult home for now: Has not been around children, or finds them overwhelming.

How is your dog with other dogs?: Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.

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

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: He likes to sit next to you and sleep. He also like to play fetch with his ball and frisbee. He's a really good boy when he is calm.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Someone who can love Marco the way he is, knows how to handle unexpected aggressiveness, and is patient to teach him new bahaviors.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: We love Marco, and this is a really hard decision for our our family. He is really a good boy, but he can unexpectedly bark at people in an aggressive manner and bite. He has bitten people in our family, especially anyone who comes near the person who takes care of him the most.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Behavior

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?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes

Who is your veterinarian?: Thrive Pet Healthcare

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: We feed him Purina Pro Plan - a small cup in the morning around 7am and another one around 7pm. Once in a while we give him a small carrot as a treat.

Do you currently have pet insurance?: Yes

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Framingham, MA

Zip Code: 01701

How did you hear about us?: Other Referral

Referring Name (person, page, or organization, if applicable): Baypath Humane Society

Service Level: Standard Placement: Full Support + Custom Campaign