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Runt

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Small

About Runt

Santa Clara, CA

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Runt’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Runt's Story

Runt<br/>is a sensitive soul who is learning how to be a dog and just needs a little extra time and patience to feel safe. He is working hard on his socialization and will thrive in a home that can read his body language and respect his boundaries. He takes a little while to warm up to new friends, but once he does, he is incredibly loyal and loving. One quirk about him is that he does not like squeaky toys.<br/><br/>Energy Level?<br/>Medium<br/><br/>House trained?<br/>Yes<br/><br/>Describe how they are on a leash?<br/>Runt is a good little walker. He is not reactive to other dogs, but I would prevent new humans from approaching him, as he can be guarded around new people.<br/><br/>Describe how they are with other dogs?<br/>Runt is great with other dogs. He will mostly ignore new dogs, but once he feels safe with them, he will initiate play.<br/><br/>Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they?<br/>He has only been around the resident dog at his foster home.<br/><br/>Commands they know?<br/>Runt is working on basic commands.<br/><br/>What are their favorite things?<br/>Cuddling with his favorite humans, treats, and walks.<br/><br/>What do they need to work on?<br/>Building<br/>trust and basic commands.<br/>How are they when left alone? How long have they been left alone?<br/>Runt has been left at home for 8 hours at a time, twice a week, while at work. He is perfectly fine being left alone. He will sleep in his bed most of the time.<br/><br/>Where do they sleep?<br/>In his XPen on his bed.<br/><br/>What is their ideal home?<br/>Runt would thrive in an adult-only home that can read his body language and respect his boundaries. He takes a little while to warm up to new friends, but once he does, he is incredibly loyal and loving.<br/><br/>The Adoption fee is $325.<br/><br/>For adoption consideration or to meet our dogs<br/><br/>, please complete our online adoption application at<br/><br/>www.everypetsdream.org/adopt<br/><br/>. W<br/><br/>e will have everything we need to know to call you back and set up an appointment. Follow us: Facebook and Instagram<br/><br/>The Adoption fee is $325.<br/>For adoption consideration or to meet our dogs<br/>, please complete our online adoption application at<br/><br/>www.everypetsdream.org/adopt<br/><br/>. W<br/>e will have everything we need to know to call you back and set up an appointment. Follow us: Facebook and Instagram

Runt
is a sensitive soul who is learning how to be a dog and just needs a little extra time and patience to feel safe. He is working hard on his socialization and will thrive in a home that can read his body language and respect his boundaries. He takes a little while to warm up to new friends, but once he does, he is incredibly loyal and loving. One quirk about him is that he does not like squeaky toys.

Energy Level?
Medium

House trained?
Yes

Describe how they are on a leash?
Runt is a good little walker. He is not reactive to other dogs, but I would prevent new humans from approaching him, as he can be guarded around new people.

Describe how they are with other dogs?
Runt is great with other dogs. He will mostly ignore new dogs, but once he feels safe with them, he will initiate play.

Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they?
He has only been around the resident dog at his foster home.

Commands they know?
Runt is working on

Runt
is a sensitive soul who is learning how to be a dog and just needs a little extra time and patience to feel safe. He is working hard on his socialization and will thrive in a home that can read his body language and respect his boundaries. He takes a little while to warm up to new friends, but once he does, he is incredibly loyal and loving. One quirk about him is that he does not like squeaky toys.

Energy Level?
Medium

House trained?
Yes

Describe how they are on a leash?
Runt is a good little walker. He is not reactive to other dogs, but I would prevent new humans from approaching him, as he can be guarded around new people.

Describe how they are with other dogs?
Runt is great with other dogs. He will mostly ignore new dogs, but once he feels safe with them, he will initiate play.

Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they?
He has only been around the resident dog at his foster home.

Commands they know?
Runt is working on basic commands.

What are their favorite things?
Cuddling with his favorite humans, treats, and walks.

What do they need to work on?
Building
trust and basic commands.
How are they when left alone? How long have they been left alone?
Runt has been left at home for 8 hours at a time, twice a week, while at work. He is perfectly fine being left alone. He will sle

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How To Adopt

Runt was listed as Adoptable by Every Pet's Dream
How can I adopt Runt?
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How can I find out if Runt 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 Every Pet's Dream for details on the pet.
When can I meet Runt?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Every Pet's Dream will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Runt, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Every Pet's Dream, and they'll be happy to help!
Every Pet's Dream's Adoption Policy
Steps to adopt an Every Pet's Dream animal: -First, complete adoption application. Every Pet's Dream Rescue ensures all requirements are met. If you rent, landlord written permission for adoption is required. -Next is the meet and greet! -Lastly there is a home and yard check. Adoption Application: http://www.adoptapet.com/EveryPetsDream/adoption-application/ Adoption Fee for Dog is $255.00 Adoption Fee for Cats is $155.00. Every Pet's Dream Rescue animals are in wonderful, private, foster homes learning every day skills.  All animals are seen by appointment only. Adoption events will be

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