Dusty
Cocker Spaniel / Papillon / Mixed (long coat) · Adult (4 years) · Male · Small · Escondido, CA
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.
What happens next
- Contact TLC K9 Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- 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.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.




