Adopt a Shiba Inu / Finnish Spitz / Mixed (short coat)

Estimated Age: 4 years

Meet Elroy! Hi! I'm Elroy! Don't you love my twisty tail and adorable ears? I'm a great little guy ready for a good time and a fun house. I bond really strongly with those I love and I am ready to pour affection and kisses all over you. Right on the lips, please! And your lap? I'd like to be in it all the time, thanks.

I have a medium amount of energy and do well with a few walks a day and some playtime. I may have an accident in the house when everything is new to me but otherwise I'm potty trained and used to living in a home with a family. About that though, I'd do best in a home with no kids. Their loud noises and sudden movements just aren't for me. I'd do fine in a house as the only dog or with a doggie friend as long you take some time introducing us. I'm not sure about cats, though; I've never met one. 

I go into my kennel great, as long as I get a tasty treat when I'm inside it. I'm even learning to go in on command. Pretty cool, right? I love stuffed toys and ripping out all the stuffing; it's the best! I love Kongs full of peanut butter, crunchy carrots, and fun toys where I need to work to get the treats out. Who wouldn't? So fun! I have tons of personality, with squeaks and squawks when I play. Never a dull moment with me. Unless of course we want to take a nap together, I'm in! I love to play, but I really appreciate the quiet side of life too sometimes. Life is good, let's enjoy all of it together.

My favorite thing in the world is probably my people. I love pets and snuggles and lots of love from those I care about. I can get a little nervous if there are lots of new people over or if something is too stimulating so I need a little space sometimes in big situations, but overall I'm a great guy looking for a best friend. Think that might be you? Apply to meet me today!

Adoption Fee: $375, which includes up-to-date vaccinations and preventatives, spay/neuter, microchip, a negative heartworm test, and a negative fecal test. Our adopters are also eligible for a free 1-hour consultation with trainer Anne Ames of Dreadlocks for Dingoes.

MEET ME/ADOPT ME:  If you’d like to arrange a meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application by visiting  www.twincitiespetrescue.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/ . A volunteer from Twin Cities Pet Rescue will contact you once your application is reviewed.

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!! Twin Cities Pet Rescue is a volunteer-run, foster home-based organization. We can only rescue as many animals as available foster homes. Please consider saving the life of an animal in need and become a volunteer foster home today. To become a foster, fill out a dog or cat foster application on the Twin Cities Pet Rescue website: www.twincitiespetrescue.org. There is little to no cost to foster an animal. Twin Cities Pet Rescue provides its foster families with food, supplies, and veterinary care for its animals. All you need to do is supply the love!

PLEASE NOTE: Twin Cities Pet Rescue does not adopt to homes further than 60 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area.