Merlin is a sweet nine year old dog of mixed origin: Chihuahua, Basset Hound, and part Pekingese. He weighs approximately 23 lbs, was attended to with regular vet care in Lake County, and has a 3-year Rabies Vx good through November 2025. Since he meant a lot to our mom, and unfortunately neither my sister nor myself are in a position to adopt any dog, we would like to find a new permanent home for him where he can be cared for in his twilight years.
Merlin has a playful and protective spirit. He was a rescue dog when our mom adopted him 6 or 7 years ago. He was not very well adjusted when she first adopted him (he would bark all the time and sometimes bite), and it took a lot of work with trainers to get him to stay calm in uncertain or unfamiliar situations, or in the presence of strangers. It took him a few years to really accept me, for example, but now he is perfectly sweet with me and even gets upset when I have to leave. In short, he has come a long way.
It is still unclear how well he does with children and babies, or other dogs in the house. I would not expect him to get along with housecats; he generally acts pretty hostile to the neighborhood cats. He is still known to bite if he is handled without consent in the presence of a stranger or if he feels cornered or threatened. However, he has not been known to attack people, and he does not “latch” onto things, living or not. Although the socialization process happened relatively late for him, he does respond to his name, and he knows basic commands and some tricks, and is generally a pretty smart dog that understands what is expected of him, although a bit more consistent reinforcement of boundaries and commands may be necessary.
Merlin is also great for snuggles in bed and on the couch, and is an extremely loyal and loving boy. He has stayed by our mom’s side for much of his little life, so he is the kind of pup that needs his mama. He is very loving and protective of his owner.
Contact Anna
Email: anna.m.hung@gmail.com
Phone: (530) 219-6786
Ricky and his brother Lake are sweet, curious, amazing cats. They let our young kids (3 and 5) snuggle them and in the 8 months we’ve had them there has been no destruction of furniture or accidents. They explore and play and cuddle together all the time. They meow a little bit when they’re hungry but they’re flexible about their needs. We LOVE these cats, but our dogs don’t and we have come to the painful realization that Ricky and Lake need a home where they can have a better life with more access to their people. Our dogs continue to chase them and it’s not fair to them. The cats have done nothing wrong, but since our dogs haven’t adjusted, it’s making Ricky and Lake’s enjoyment of our home more limited. These cats will adjust well to nearly any type of home and will love having more access to people snuggles!
Contact Lindsay
Email: lindsaydowdle@gmail.com
Phone: (415) 652-6737
Lake and his brother Ricky are sweet, curious, amazing cats. They let our young kids (3 and 5) snuggle them and in the 8 months we’ve had them there has been no destruction of furniture or accidents. They explore and play and cuddle together all the time. They meow a little bit when they’re hungry but they’re flexible about their needs. We LOVE these cats, but our dogs don’t and we have come to the painful realization that Ricky and Lake need a home where they can have a better life with more access to their people. Our dogs continue to chase them and it’s not fair to them. The cats have done nothing wrong, but since our dogs haven’t adjusted, it’s making Ricky and Lake’s enjoyment of our home more limited. These cats will adjust well to nearly any type of home and will love having more access to people snuggles!
Contact Lindsay
Email: lindsaydowdle@gmail.com
Phone: (415) 652-6737
Natto and Kappa are a pair of sweet cats who need a new home. They are shy at first, but when they warm up they are very affectionate and sweet. Kappa will take a longer time to adjust. Natto will be the most nervous, but he will quickly get comfortable within the span of a couple days. Both of them love cuddles and hugs. Kappa is a big fan of belly rubs. They are very gentle. Both of them are three years old. Natto and Kappa need a proper home that will be able to love them properly and support their needs. I got them a few days ago from an adoption corner at PetSmart. I knew just by looking at them that they didn’t belong there. I adopted them, but unfortunately I’m a college student who still lives with their mother, and she is allergic to them. It breaks my heart that I have to give them up, but I cannot negotiate my mother’s health. They are such a special pair, and anyone who has them in their life is very lucky. They are bonded, please do not separate them.
Contact Sarah
Email: seran.shima@gmail.com
Phone: (415) 519-8529
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