Mochi Magic the Happy Pup

Mochi is magic in a bottle! He's a happy-go-lucky pup with a heart of gold, and he's ready for his forever home. We believe that Mochi is a Cur, Pittie mix, but he is a rescue, so these are just our best guesses! Mochi has a stunning dark brindle coat that is giving expensive, sleek, and stylish! Make way for Mr. Mochi Man! Sweet Mochi is estimated to be around 2 years old and weighs in at a lap-sized 66 pounds. You will enjoy all of those lbs of love when he climbs into your lap for his big bear hug, and you won't even remember that he's not a lap dog!

The first thing you'll notice about Mochi is how incredibly people-oriented he is. He greets each and every new face with a wagging tail and a big smile. Kids are no exception for Mochi; he has lived in a foster home with a young child with no issues. If your kids need a playmate, Mochi could be a perfect match! Our volunteer took him for a day out and reported that he was great in public, did perfectly in the car, and sat like a gentleman. Mochi sometimes gets a little excited on a leash, so he would be best with someone who can handle his wiggle butt and ready-to-go attitude! He LOVES everyone! This quality really does aid in making him a perfect adventure buddy. He enjoys his car rides in the back seat, watching the world go by while you drive. Mochi loves to accompany his foster family on shopping trips and Starbucks runs, and while he's out, he's absolutely spoiled by all who meet him. He's just so handsome and always happy to meet new people, usually receiving compliments on his beautiful coat and giving kisses in return. Mochi has learned that compliments come freely and treats come easy for a good boy like him.

If your definition of "adventure" stretches past a trip to Target, fret not – Mochi is a total outdoorsman. This guy doesn't mind puddles, ice, snow, or steep climbs. The most treacherous hike couldn't faze him. Mochi is both confident and trusting on leash, which makes him a perfect hiking companion. He has the stamina to join you for long excursions and the car-riding skills to join you in far-away lands. He's people-oriented enough to check in from time to time, making adventuring that much safer and more enjoyable. He's a perfect camping, hiking, or adventuring companion through and through! When you get to that scenic overlook, Mochi will "sit" on command for that perfect picture, in exchange for a treat, of course!

Speaking of treats, Mochi is super food-motivated, which makes further training enjoyable and rewarding for both of you. He already sits on command for treats and takes them gently. He also knows how to "stay" – he is such a good listener! His favorite treat is beef jerky, and yes, he did ask us to include this factoid in his bio; it is very important and relevant information for his future family to know.

Mochi's foster family includes two small dogs with medium to low energy levels. Mochi is firmly in the medium-energy category, with legs that could run all day and a heart that could snuggle all night. Mochi loves to play with other dogs and does play with his foster siblings, but is respectful when the other dogs are done playing or don't want to play. His lower-energy friends keep him balanced, and for that reason, we believe he would do best in a home with medium to low-energy female dogs like his foster siblings. Mochi is so people-oriented that he could also thrive as a solo dog, soaking up all of your attention for himself.

Mochi is a total toy lover too. He likes to carry his toys around in his mouth and has been reported to do so for up to half an hour at a time – it's impossibly adorable. He also likes to pull his toys out of his toy box one by one, doing a little "inventory" before deciding which is best. He's also great at catching his toys in his mouth; he's such a talented and happy boy! I was one of the lucky people able to play tug-of-war with Mochi, and of course, he won. With a boy this cute, you don't even care when you lose a great battle because you've already won just by being with him!

Precious Mochi is so loving and happy; he will surely brighten any home. We would be remiss not to mention that Mochi is a total staff favorite! He's described as "funny and cute" by our behavior team lead, as "so happy" by one of our K9 Coaches, and as "an incredibly special boy" by one of our adoption coordinators. Mochi is truly such a bright and special soul, and he has so many fans and friends already, but he's ready for his forever home.

With a smile always on his face, Mochi is ready to fill your home with love and happiness. Mochi could live with other dogs, but we don't recommend him for a home with kitties. We believe he would be happiest in a home with a yard, but considering his personality and social skills, we believe he could do well in an apartment too. Mochi could make a great family dog; we think he would be best in a home with kids 10+. Mochi is ready for the rest of his life to begin – don't make him wait any longer!

Ideal Home

Mochi would do best in a home with medium to low energy female dogs. He could potentially be a solo dog, soaking up all your attention. We do not recommend him for a home with kitties. He would be happiest in a home with a yard, but could do well in an apartment. A home with kids 10+ would be ideal.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned.

Training & Support

Mochi can get a little excited on leash and would benefit from someone who can handle his enthusiastic nature. He is food motivated and already knows "sit" and "stay".

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900.
• Adoption includes vetting (vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter, flea/heartworm prevention), microchip, martingale collar, health certificate, transport, and many years of love.
• Adopters receive a 30-day pet insurance trial, a free online dog training session with GoodPup, a bonus toy from BarkBox, a discount on Fetch dog food, coupons for Petco, and access to an exclusive Facebook Adopters page.

Transporation

Available for adoption in NV, MT, CO, UT, ID, OR, WA, Canada, and the East Coast. PNW adoptions use a USDA licensed semi-truck with air conditioning and onboard care. East Coast adoptions use a private, air-conditioned 3LP-run van. Pick-up day is celebrated with a private Facebook Event page for photos, updates, and communication. An adoption coordinator can help find the closest transport pick-up location. There is an additional $87 surcharge for transport.