Wall-E Itty Bitty Loverboy

Wall-E is the definition of fun-sized! At just 29 pounds and 3 years old, this tiny little beefcake has the biggest personality packed into one adorable body. We think he may be some kind of Staffy/Lab mix, but rescue genetics love to keep us guessing. What we do know is that he is ridiculously cute, has the coolest unique coat, and absolutely adores people. The second someone walks into the room, Wall-E acts like they're his long-lost best friend. Full body wiggles, happy little dances, climbing into laps, soaking up pets, this boy is pure joy. He truly knows no strangers and would happily spend all day getting attention from anyone willing to tell him how handsome he is. He's playful, affectionate, goofy, and the perfect little sidekick size for adventures, car rides, patio days, and running errands with his humans. Wall-E had so much fun meeting people during his time with us and showed us over and over how loving and social he is. Once he warms up, he becomes everyone's tiny shadow. He loves to run around, explore, and be part of whatever is going on.

Ideal Home

Wall-E would do best as the only dog in the home while he continues learning confidence, boundaries, and calmer social skills. He's much happier focusing on his people instead of trying to figure out dog politics. He's also probably not the best candidate for dog parks or super dog-heavy environments. Wall-E can also get a little talkative on leash when he sees other dogs, so he'd thrive most in a home with a yard where he can zoom around comfortably. A quieter neighborhood or more suburban/rural lifestyle would likely help him feel successful. He showed some curiosity towards cats but was overall fairly aloof and respectful, so he could potentially live with calm, dog-savvy cats with slow introductions, though an overnight cat test would still be recommended.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned in the description.

Training & Support

When it comes to other dogs, Wall-E is honestly just a goofy guy who has absolutely no idea what personal space is. He wants to play SO badly, but sometimes his excitement completely takes over his tiny little body and brain. He tends to come in way too enthusiastic, immediately trying to wrestle, climb, or awkwardly mount dogs because he simply hasn't learned appropriate dog manners yet. Even when bigger dogs try to say, "Hey buddy, chill out," Wall-E can get overly excited and feed off the chaos instead of taking the hint. It's important to know this behavior is not coming from aggression - he truly just seems like a socially awkward little dude who never got the memo on how to properly dog.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1000 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!)
• *Due to rising transportation costs, a $87 surcharge applies.

Transportation

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 for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page! Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.