Tootsie Roll Your Happy-Hippo

Goodness gracious, this girl has something in her eyes that just goes right for the heart. Her expressions are so gentle and warm it's easy to see what makes her so lovable. Her name is Tootsie, and we have yet to meet someone who knows her and doesn't gush over how much they adore her. Tootsie doesn't demand attention, but easily has you seeking her out because her energy and presence make her your favorite part of the day. She's easy to be around in that quiet, steady way that just feels good.

Tootsie is estimated to be around 8 years old and weighs 60 lbs. She appears to be a pittie mix, but as always with rescue, breed and age are our best guess. What we know for sure? Because she is so fortunate and is in a loving foster home, she is wonderfully mannered, affectionate, and just understands how to live in a home. She is fully potty trained, crate trained, and respectful of their space – no sneaky chewing, no chaos, just a girl who knows her toys are hers and everything else is off-limits. She settles beautifully, sleeps quietly through the night, and can be left home for a few hours without any fuss. Honestly, the title of perfect house guest is well-deserved.

What really makes Tootsie special is how she loves. She is affectionate in the most genuine, unforced way. She'll happily curl up beside you, gently lean into you, or if you allow it, fully commit to her belief that she is, in fact, a lap dog. Bonus points if blankets are involved because Tootsie is a certified under-the-covers snuggler. Cozy is her brand, and lap dog is a state of mind, not a body type.

Ideal Home

Tootsie enjoys her days at a slower, more thoughtful pace. Two short walks are perfect; long, fast hikes, she will politely pass. She is a stop and smell everything kind of girl, taking in the world one sniff at a time. She loves having a yard to explore and sunbathe in, though fair warning, she does have a passion project involving lizards, which brings her joy but may not bring your flower beds the same joy. She coexists beautifully with other dogs, showing off her emotional intelligence by reading cues and giving space when needed. She would enjoy a calm, respectful dog friend, but she doesn't need one to feel complete. People are her favorite!

Ongoing Health

None mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Tootsie already knows a handful of commands like sit, down, paw, and wait, and she takes treats gently. She transitions easily between activity and rest and doesn't need constant management; she just gets it.

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 injectible, 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.)
• There will be an additional $87 surcharge for transport.

Transporation

Tootsie is in Texas and can be transported to WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT and Canada (Canadian adopters will need to pick up in Bellingham, WA or Brattleboro, VT for the eastern Canadian border). Our pups travel in comfort with 24/7 care on our USDA licensed vehicles, including buses and cargo vans.