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Phillip

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Small

About Phillip

Whitewater, WI

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)
Coat: Short
Apricot / Beige, Golden

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Phillip’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Phillip's Story

Meet Phillip!<br/>Nickname: Philly Cheese<br/>Fun Fact: Phillip will most definitely set the pace on walks. Don’t think it is up to you!<br/>Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge<br/>Age: Golden Oldie<br/>Weight: 10 lbs<br/>Health issues: Watching liver levels, only medication is Denamarin ($32 per month on Chewy)<br/>History: Phillip was surrendered with 4 other dogs to Tennessee shelter<br/>Foster home: Fitchburg, WI<br/>Activity level: Low<br/>Friendly with: Other dogs and adults. He is particular as to how he is picked up and will nip if it is done incorrectly. Children may not be a good fit due to this. Has not been around cats in Wisconsin, but reportedly was not a fan of them in Tennessee.<br/>Sleep style: Phillip sleeps in a small fluffy dog bed on his foster dad's bed. He currently sleeps about 7 hours a night without much movement or snoring. He like to cuddle before bed and when he wakes up. <br/>Meals: Special low-fat diet. He is currently on smallbatchdog freeze-dried sliders for dogs. He is fed twice day following the recommendation on the bag. He is treat motivated<br/>Bark-o-meter: 2/10<br/>Shedding meter: 1/10<br/>Fashion: definitely not sweaters. He’ll nip you for even trying! Loungewear, but on his terms<br/>Signature color: Green, white, and red representing his breed's Mexican background. Bonus: those are Christmas colors too!<br/>Walk out song: “Tom Sawyer" by Rush seems appropriate for Phillip.<br/>Favorite season: Summer, when the humans aren’t trying to put clothes on him!<br/>Personality: Phillip is a free-spirited boy and just wants to do his own thing.<br/>Best feature: He is amazingly espectful to his foster brother. He will always let him finish eating or drinking before approaching the bowl. He would be a great friend to a laid back, mild mannered dog. <br/>Signature Move: Napping (and giving you attitude if you wake him up)<br/>Love Language: Food. Allllll the food. He can help you cook too! (And wait for you to drop something!)<br/>Loves: Since both fosters work from home, Phillip gets alot of attention and enjoys being by his foster dad's side. He attentive and will attempt sitting on our lap whenever the opportunity presents itself. He wants to know what we are doing and will seek us out if he can't see us out if he is curious. Lammy is his one and only favorite toy and likes to shake it around a few times a day to entertain us. <br/>Bucket list: Learning to use the internet and your credit card. He thinks Amazon looks AMAZING.<br/><br/>Neutered<br/>Microchipped<br/>Housebroken, but you need to go regularly and watch his cues! <br/>Very easy to leash walk<br/>Does not need a crate, just a comfy dog bed<br/>UTD on vaccinations<br/>UTD on preventatives<br/><br/>Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.<br/><br/>Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.<br/><br/>Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply<br/><br/>WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS<br/><br/>NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.<br/><br/>Puppy - Under 6 months<br/>Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years<br/>Adult - 2 years to 8 years<br/>Senior - 8 years to 12 years<br/>Golden Oldie - 12+ years

Meet Phillip!
Nickname: Philly Cheese
Fun Fact: Phillip will most definitely set the pace on walks. Don’t think it is up to you!
Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge
Age: Golden Oldie
Weight: 10 lbs
Health issues: Watching liver levels, only medication is Denamarin ($32 per month on Chewy)
History: Phillip was surrendered with 4 other dogs to Tennessee shelter
Foster home: Fitchburg, WI
Activity level: Low
Friendly with: Other dogs and adults. He is particular as to how he is picked up and will nip if it is done incorrectly. Children may not be a good fit due to this. Has not been around cats in Wisconsin, but reportedly was not a fan of them in Tennessee.
Sleep style: Phillip sleeps in a small fluffy dog bed on his foster dad's bed. He currently sleeps about 7 hours a night without much movement or snoring. He like to cuddle before bed and when he wakes up.
Meals: Special low-fat diet. He is currently on smallbatchdog freeze-dried sliders for dogs. He is fed twice day following th

Meet Phillip!
Nickname: Philly Cheese
Fun Fact: Phillip will most definitely set the pace on walks. Don’t think it is up to you!
Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge
Age: Golden Oldie
Weight: 10 lbs
Health issues: Watching liver levels, only medication is Denamarin ($32 per month on Chewy)
History: Phillip was surrendered with 4 other dogs to Tennessee shelter
Foster home: Fitchburg, WI
Activity level: Low
Friendly with: Other dogs and adults. He is particular as to how he is picked up and will nip if it is done incorrectly. Children may not be a good fit due to this. Has not been around cats in Wisconsin, but reportedly was not a fan of them in Tennessee.
Sleep style: Phillip sleeps in a small fluffy dog bed on his foster dad's bed. He currently sleeps about 7 hours a night without much movement or snoring. He like to cuddle before bed and when he wakes up.
Meals: Special low-fat diet. He is currently on smallbatchdog freeze-dried sliders for dogs. He is fed twice day following the recommendation on the bag. He is treat motivated
Bark-o-meter: 2/10
Shedding meter: 1/10
Fashion: definitely not sweaters. He’ll nip you for even trying! Loungewear, but on his terms
Signature color: Green, white, and red representing his breed's Mexican background. Bonus: those are Christmas colors too!
Walk out song: “Tom Sawyer" by Rush seems appropriate for Phillip.

How To Adopt

Phillip was listed as Adoptable by Albert's Dog Lounge
How can I adopt Phillip?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Albert's Dog Lounge. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Phillip is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Albert's Dog Lounge for details on the pet.
When can I meet Phillip?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Albert's Dog Lounge will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Phillip, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Albert's Dog Lounge, and they'll be happy to help!

Phillip is from Albert's Dog Lounge

[Whitewater, WI]

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