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Dusty

Cocker Spaniel / Papillon / Mixed (long coat) · Adult (4 years) · Male · Small · Escondido, CA

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Notes from TLC K9 Rescue

❤️ Meet Dusty — He Just Needs Someone to Love Him ❤️ Dusty is a sweet 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel/Papillon mix who I rescued just three weeks ago in Tijuana, Mexico. Like so many dogs there, Dusty had been dumped and left to fend for himself. We found him late at night at a supermarket after being told he had been wandering the area for several days looking for food—right beside a very busy main road. We couldn't leave him behind. There are 15 large dogs nearby that have already killed other dogs. Dusty was simply too vulnerable. Thankfully, he is safe now. ❤️ Dusty is calm, very obedient, loves everyone and an absolute lap dog. He loves being petted and has even learned to give you his paw! Because he is still decompressing and currently lives with several other rescue dogs, we feed him separately. He worries that another dog might take his food, but with patience and security, we know he will learn that he never has to worry about going hungry again. Now Dusty needs a family to call his own. A loving foster or, even better, a forever family who will give him the safety, patience, and love he deserves. He has already been through enough. All he needs now is a family to show him that he is finally home. ❤️ Please apply to foster or adopt Dusty at www.tlck9rescue.org

About Dusty

Gets along with

Kids
Yes
Dogs
Yes

Home and care

House-trained
Yes
Indoor or outdoor
Indoor and Outdoor
Needs a yard
Yes
Fence
6 foot
Energy
Moderate
Exercise needs
Moderate
Grooming needs
Moderate
Shedding
Moderate
How vocal
Some
With new people
Friendly
Owner experience
Some needed
Coat
Long

Health

Vaccinations current
Yes
Special needs
No

AffectionateCrate-trainedEager to pleaseEven-temperedPlays fetchGentleGood in the carGoofyIntelligentLap petLeash-trainedObedientOlder kids onlyPlayfulPlays with toys

As listed by TLC K9 Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

Can't adopt right now? TLC K9 Rescue is looking for a foster home for Dusty. Fostering is short-term, and the rescue usually covers food and vet care. Ask them about it.

What happens next

  1. Contact TLC K9 Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to TLC K9 Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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