Merlin Miniature Pinscher Beaverton, OR

Meet Merlin!

Merlin is a senior Min Pin with a docked tail. He is estimated to be about 9.5 years old. Merlin is the nicest, easiest dog. He's what we call a good "starter dog" because he has no real issues so a family with limited experience an older kids could do really well with him. Merlin was not well taken care of by his prior owner. He was sorely in need of a dental cleaning, which we did for him. His coat was not great either, and he was very, very thin. Now, with good food and lots of love and exercise, Merlin is looking and feeling like a million bucks! He's such a great little guy!

Like everyone has happen when they get older, Merlin's vision and hearing are slightly compromised. He is also just a bit weak on his back end if he jumps off something high, but he loves to go for a walk, and he loves to cruise around his backyard. He wants to chase cats, but if they don't run, he isn't sure what to do, so he just ignores them... :o)

Adoption Process: We are not first come first served. Indigo Rescue focuses on finding good matches between dogs and families to ensure life long adoptions. We deliver all dogs to their new homes. All of our dogs are in foster homes. We have a few of our dogs available for meets at the Tanasbourne Petco on Thursdays from 4-7pm and at PetSmart on 185th from noon until 3pm every other Sunday. Ideally, if you're interested in a particular dog, you can send an e-mail with answers to the prescreen questions below via the purple Contact this Organization button at the upper right of the pet's description. Just copy and paste the questions into your email to respond. If the dog seems compatible with your situation we'll set up a time for you to meet the dog privately.

Do you have other pets now? (briefly describe)
Have you had pets in the past? What became of them?
What kind of exercise will you provide for the dog? (type/frequency)
What is your schedule like? How long/often will the dog be alone?
Where will the dog be while you're gone? Where will the dog be when you're home? Where will the dog sleep?
Who else lives in the home? Do you have children? How old are the children?
Are you in a home or apartment? How long have you lived there? Do you have a fully, securely fenced yard? (type/height)
Do you own or rent your home?
What changes in your life are likely in the next 10+ years (or life span of the dog) and how will the changes affect the dog? (moving, job or schedule change, school, having children)
Anything else you'd like us to consider in finding the right dog for your family?

Indigo Rescue only adopts to homes within 30 miles of Portland because our volunteers deliver all of our dogs to their adoptive homes. We work very hard to create a family of our Indigo Rescue adopters because we want to be close enough to help in case there are any problems. We want everyone to be happy and successful!

Adoption Fees: $250 for adult dogs, $300 for puppies, $200 for seniors.

Thank you for your interest in adopting and saving a life.