Wonka is a playful, affectionate 11-month-old Miniature Pinscher mix with striking chocolate coloring, oversized alert ears, and a huge personality. At 17 pounds, he is an energetic puppy who loves fetch, walks, exploring, errands, and being involved in whatever his people are doing.

He enjoys settling nearby while his humans work, watching television, and sleeping soundly in his crate beside his foster's bed. Wonka is a loving, curious sidekick with plenty of puppy enthusiasm and a talent for making everyday life more entertaining.

Ideal Home

Wonka would thrive with an active family committed to continued training, exercise, and enrichment. He would especially enjoy a playful canine companion who can match his energy. He has shown some signs of resource guarding, so his family should understand this behavior and be committed to working with him.

Wonka is fascinated by children and has calmly watched them play in parks. He can pull on leash when excited by dogs or squirrels, so continued leash training will be important.

Ongoing Health

DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped before adoption.

Training & Support

Wonka is house trained and crate trained. He enjoys walks and fetch, sleeps through the night in his crate, and will benefit from continued leash training and guidance around resource guarding.

Application Details

• Adoption fee: $650
• To be considered for a meet or adoption, review Wonka's biography and contact the provider through Wags to begin an application.
• Wonka is scheduled to be at Palo Alto Pet Food Express, 3910 Middlefield Road, on Saturday, October 10, from 12 PM to 3 PM, unless adopted before the event.