Ann Marie Wiggle Butt Cuddles

Ann Marie is the kind of dog who makes you wonder why anyone ever leaves the couch in the first place. One look at her wiggly little body, her happy piggy-snorts, and her dramatic belly-flop routine, and you'll understand exactly why her foster calls her the absolute sweetest girl ever. Ann Marie feels a little too formal for a dog whose greatest passions in life are naps, snacks, belly rubs, and aggressively cuddling anyone who dares sit down near her. She is basically a professional snuggler and is fully convinced she won first place years ago. Her signature move? The Belly Roll™. The second she senses affection might be available, she'll dramatically plop onto her back, wiggle-wiggle across the couch, and patiently wait for her spa treatment. Belly rubs are not optional in Ann Marie's world; they are simply part of the daily schedule. At around 8 years old and 50 pounds, Ann Marie has perfected the art of being the ideal low-maintenance companion. She's happy to snooze beside you during a movie marathon, supervise your patio lunch date, join you for a beach day, or accompany you on leisurely strolls around the neighborhood. She has enough goofy sparkle left to make you laugh every day, but none of the chaos gremlin energy that comes with younger dogs. She is the perfect mix of silly and settled. Her foster says she spends most of her day happily napping on the couch, and honestly? She's extremely talented at it. Ann Marie absolutely adores people. She lights up around affection and naturally gravitates toward human companionship wherever she goes. She has lived with a child and done wonderfully, and her foster says she's been around large groups of people in the home and happily soaked up every ounce of attention. She's the kind of dog who wants to quietly exist alongside her people, occasionally waddling over for kisses and couch cuddles before returning to her very important nap schedule. When it comes to other dogs, Ann Marie is very much a "thank you, but I already have my people" kind of girl. She's confident, socially appropriate, and has shown respectful greetings and easy leash manners around other dogs, but she isn't particularly interested in doggy friendships or chaotic playgroups. Her behavior team described her as more of a roamer who prefers calm energy and personal space. She has also done well around cats, but she would do best with calm, dog-savvy kitties who mostly keep to themselves. Ann Marie isn't looking for a feline wrestling partner, so playful cats who want to zoom around, swat at her, or constantly get in her face probably wouldn't be her style. A mellow, respectful cat companion would be much more her speed. She's house-trained, non-destructive, rides wonderfully in the car, walks beautifully on leash, and doesn't need much exercise beyond short strolls and sniffy adventures. She would be an amazing apartment dog and would be just as content with a yard to sunbathe in. She still does the happy wiggle-butt thing when treats come out.

Ideal Home

Ann Marie would likely be happiest as the only dog in the home where she can fully relax and soak up all the attention. However, with the right match, she may also do well with a calm, confident, lower-energy male dog who respects boundaries and doesn't try to constantly engage her. If there's already another dog in the home, her rescue team would want a trainer discussion beforehand to help ensure it's the right fit for everyone involved. She would do best with calm, dog-savvy kitties who mostly keep to themselves. Her ideal home would probably involve comfy furniture, soft blankets, snacks magically appearing on schedule, and humans who appreciate the finer things in life... like afternoon naps and quiet companionship. She would be an amazing apartment dog.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned.

Training & Support

Ann Marie is house-trained and non-destructive.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship).
• An $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.

Transporation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.