Florida Little Dog Rescue Group

ADOPTABLE DOGS!

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Rudy, a Chihuahua

Meet Rudy! Rudy is a 4-5 year old male Chihuahua and he weighs about 5 pounds, He arrived in rescue when his previous family could no longer care for him. He has settled into his foster home and is ready to find a Chihuahua savvy, experienced forever family to call his own. His foster mom says, "This little guy has the most expressive face! Every time you talk to him he gives you a head tilt and acts like he is hanging on to every word you say. If you know Chihuahuas, then you already know he is very loyal and loving to his person. He is not too interested in meeting new people and thinks he needs to be your protector against all things such as strangers/vacuum cleaner/mop. Rudy demands to sleep in bed with you under the covers. Prior to going to sleep he loves having some playtime on the bed with you. You will often find Rudy napping under his blanket so be sure to check it before you sit down.

He gets along well with the other pups in the home and has just recently started to engage in playtime. He enjoys exploring the yard and also walks well on a leash. He’s is not 100% house trained and has had a few accidents but if you are able to get him out every few hours he does great. Rudy will need a home where there are not a lot of visitors coming/going (remember he thinks he has to protect you). No shared walls (apartments/townhouses/condos) for this little man. Older dog savvy children would be ok. Rudy’s new home must have previous Chihuahua experience!" Rudy is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned. He is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $350.

Abby, a Corgi mix

Meet Abby! Abby is a 1 year old female Corgi (and we think Basset Hound mix) and she weighs about 20 pounds. She arrived in rescue after winding up at animal services just before Christmas in rough shape. They soon discovered Abby had some orthopedic abnormalities and would need a special home. She doesn't let her issues bother her though and she is one of the sweetest, bestest pups there is and is ready to find a forever home as amazing as she is. Her foster mom says, "Oh goodness, I could never say enough about this girl. She can be sweet, spicy and salty within the same 5 minutes. When I picked her up from the shelter, she was completely shut down. After I got her home, she met her foster siblings, got a full belly and immediately started coming out of her shell. Abby has HOD and gets tired very quickly. (Hypertrophic osteodystrophy). HOD is an orthopedic developmental disorder that can cause limping, pain, and swelling of a dog’s joints. A fenced in yard is a MUST for her. She doesn’t do well walking on a leash/collar. Abby will also need a house with carpet or quite a few rugs.

Sometimes when she gets tired, her legs fall out from underneath of her - she gets up without a problem. I have smaller and larger dogs and she loves them all. She holds her own with my bigger ones without an issue. There are times she will hangout with us outside, then come inside after about 30 minutes and put herself in her cage for a nap for about an hour or two. She does love her space/alone time. Abby isn’t a super social girl with people. Once she got comfortable with my fiance and I, she comes out and hangs out with us all the time and wants me to pick her up to put her up on the couch with me. It just takes a bit of time for her to warm up. I tell everyone that comes over, you just have to make Abby love you. She eats her dog food super well and is absolutely house trained in her crate and in the house. Abby rides super well in the car with no issues as well. I call her a work of art, that just needs love and some space. She is ready to be home with you!" Abby is spayed, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. She is fostered in the Orlando area and her adoption donation is $300.

Gianni, a Yorkie

Meet Gianni! Gianni is a 1 year old male Yorkie and he weighs about 6 pounds, but he may still gain a pound or two. He came into rescue with a badly broken foot/leg and spent a month on crate rest and seeing orthopedic doctors as we attempted to get his leg to heal. Unfortunately, he needed surgery to amputate his right front leg. Through all of this he has been a real "trooper"! He is just as sweet as can be. Now that he is fully healed, he is ready for his forever home! His foster mom says, "Please know, first and foremost, Gianni is an incredibly special little guy! He gets along with dogs of all sizes, as well as cats. He tries to make friends and play with all of them. Gianni likes to be near his person. Not necessarily doing anything, just knowing you're there. He will sleep in a crate or in the bed with you. If you have him sleep in bed, he spends the first minute or two getting out that "puppy energy", then settles right down for the night.

If you move or get up, he will claim the pillow immediately! Gianni likes pate style dog food. He also likes scrambled or hard boiled eggs on occasion. And he enjoys pup cups. He loves to go for car rides and is very well behaved when we go out. He loves meeting new people and does not know a stranger. A habit from when he was on crate rest, is using pee pads. While he goes outside several times a day, he prefers to potty indoors on a pad. He is a smart cookie though, so I'm sure he could be trained to go outside instead. When we go for a walk, Gianni has two speeds, On and Off. He tends to rush from place to place trying to see how much he can see! All in all he is a sweet and loving pup who just likes to be around his person." Gianni is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. He is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $475.

Alfie, a Chihuahua

Meet Alfie! Alfie is a 2 year old male Chihuahua and he weighs about 8 pounds. He arrived in rescue when his previous family could no longer care for him. Alfie has settled into foster care nicely and his foster mom says he is an amazing pup - and she should know, as she is an animal trainer. His foster mom says, "Are you looking for your forever valentine? Alfie the Chihuahua could be your one true love! He is the most sweet and snuggly 8 pounds you’ll ever meet. He has never met a stranger and loves other small dogs. We are not sure how he he is with cats.

He is only two years old so he still has a lot of love to give. He does not love being in a crate due to his past circumstances, but he is very comfortable in a small confined space for potty training purposes. He is doing very well with his house training and loves a schedule. He’s also not a picky eater. Alfie is a really great boy who will continue to thrive in a loving home!" He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned! Alfie is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $350.

Lola, a Standard Poodle

Meet Lola! Lola is a 3 year old female Standard Poodle and she weighs about 31 pounds. She arrived in rescue when her previous family could no longer care for her. She has settled into foster care nicely but is ready to find her forever home. Her foster mom says, "Meet my girl Lola!! She is such a breath of fresh air! She’s easy going, spunky and sweet all in the same sentence. There isn’t a person that Lola has had issue with. I have bigger and smaller dogs and she’s very tolerant and loves to play, but when she’s done, she’s done and likes to be left alone and wants to take her naps. Lola is house trained in the house on a schedule and in the crate. When she gets ready to play, she uses her voice some, it’s adorable! She doesn’t love going in the crate, (I have to actually put her in it) but once she’s in, she settles just fine. Lola is crated while we are gone and sleeps in our bedroom at night. the only time she really barks in the crate is when she can hear us coming in and she’s excited. She eats her dog food well and is ready to let me know if I’ve missed dinner time at 6 o’clock.

Lola doesn’t walk very well on a leash so a fenced in back yard would be needed for this gal. She LOVES to lay in the sun while we sit on the patio. I think she will thrive off of having another dog in the home, but one that can be laid back like her. She really looks to lean on them to hang out with her. If we’re hanging on the couch, she’s hanging on the couch. But if you’re up and moving, Lola wants to be up and moving too. She likes to put her paws on you when she wants attention, I’m working with her on down, but it’s in such an easy way. I like to call Lola a velcro dog because she’s always looking for attention. She will need regular grooming as well. I am unsure of kids and cats as I don’t have either, but older kiddos should be ok with this with lovely lady! Lola will be SUCH a great addition to your home!!: Lola is spayed, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had her teeth cleaned! Sheis fostered in the Orlando area and her adoption donation is $400.

Raney, a Standard Poodle

Meet Raney! Raney is a 1 year old female Labradoodle and she weighs about 21 pounds. She arrived in rescue when her previous family could no longer care for her. She has settled into foster care well, but would love a forever family total her own. Her foster mom says, "Raney is a very sweet but shy girl. She loves to get attention and will paw at you to let you know she is there for some love. She is very shy around strangers and will sit in a corner as still as a statue just watching what is going on. Eventually she will quietly slip up next to you so she doesn't miss anything. When Raney wags her tail, she wags the whole back half of her body with excitement.

She gets along well with other dogs but would do best as the only dog in the house.Walking on a leash is a little scary but she has been improving, so a home with a fenced yard is preferred. She also likes to sleep in bed at night and will try to make herself as little as possible so you don't kick her off. Raney needs a family who will continue to work with her to grow into the wonderful girl we know she can be!" Raney is spayed, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had her teeth cleaned. She is fostered in the Orlando area and her adoption donation is $475.

Kylo, a Poodle

Meet Kylo! Kylo is an 8 year old male Poodle and he weighs about 13 pounds. He arrived in rescue when his previous family could no longer care for him. He has settled into foster care nicely, but would love a forever family to call his own. His foster mom says, "I’m sure the first thing you notice is that he is an adorably cute dog and let me assure you he has the personality to match the face. Kylo settled in immediately with his foster family. He loves to be where his humans are. If you are doing something standing up, he will want to be in the room with you. If you are sitting he wants to be by you. He greets you with enthusiasm when you come home. He has been friendly with the few people who have visited since his arrival. We initially crated him when we’d leave the house, but soon realized he didn’t need that. We have been leaving him in the bathroom with his bed, food, and water and he has had no problems.

Kylo walks very well on a leash and he will let you know when he’s ready to go back home by simply turning around and heading for the house. He'll bark at other dogs while outside. Kylo prefers to be the only dog in his forever home. He has had no accidents in the house. Kylo likes to sleep in our bed and is a very sound sleeper. He likes to play with stuffed toys, but he will rip all the stuffing out so be forewarned. Kylo is very excitable in the car. He will bark and move around a lot. We found this to be true whether he was in a carrier or a harness. He was calmer when I was able to be in the back with him in the carrier while my husband drove, but this is obviously not always an option so be prepared when he needs to take a car ride. Kylo is not the biggest fan of little ones and would do best in a quieter home. Kylo would be a wonderful addition to a very lucky family!" He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned. Kylo is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $300.

Jolly, a Schnauzer/Terrier mix

Meet Jolly! Jolly is a 1 year old male Schnauzer/Terrier/something really cute mix and he weighs about 16 pounds. He arrived in rescue after his previous family decided they really didn't want a pup anymore. He has settled into foster care nicely and is ready to find his own forever family! His foster mom says, "Jolly is a very happy and friendly guy.

He loves everyone he meets and will greet you with great enthusiasm. He wants all the attention he can get and it doesn't matter from whom. Jolly will be your best friend! He has a great time playing with all of his friends in his foster home and gets along well with everyone. He likes to sleep in bed at night but if there is not enough room he will find a comfy dog bed for the night. Jolly walks well on a leash, is housetrained on a schedule and not a big barker." He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. Jolly is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $425.

Monte, a Poodle/Doodle mix

Meet Monte! Monte is a 2-3 year old male Poodle/Doodle of some sort, but we really don't know exactly what and he weighs about 30 pounds. We can not say he is hypo-allergenic, so if you must have allergy friendly, he is not the pup for your home. Monte arrived in rescue after being found running loose and scared before the hurricane. No owner came forward for him after being held the legal amount of time through animal services. He is now ready to find his forever family. His foster mom says, "Monte is an incredibly smart boy! He knows sit, give paw/high five. He is learning wait and getting much better on his recall. This handsome boy is highly trainable and picks up commands quickly. Monte is an active boy and would make a great jogging companion. Although if you’re not into jogging he would also make an excellent walking partner. He does need a little more training on the leash as he pulls in excitement. A fenced in yard is preferred. He loves exploring the yard hunting for lizards. A home with senior humans or small children would not be a good fit for him.

Monte has been around small dogs and does well with them however he doesn’t realize his size so he needs a home with pups similar in size. He is a very loyal boy who wants to spend all his time with you so someone home for the better part of the day would suit him best. Monte MUST be crated when home alone. He will need a home with no shared walls - he has a big voice and knows how to use it. So far he only barks when you leave the house (does settle quickly in his crate) or if you are in another room and did not allow him to go with. He is house trained on a schedule. A typical Doodle, Monte will need to be groomed every 6-8 weeks and the cost of that is usually around $100-125, so his family will need to be prepared for that expense. If you are an active family looking for a very smart ,loyal pup who wants to spend all his time with you then this handsome boy is the perfect pup for you!" Monte is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned. He is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $350.

Princess, a Chihuahua/Poodle/Terrier mix

Meet Princess! Princess is a 5 year old Chihuahua/Poodle/Terrier mix and she weighs about 15 pounds. She arrived in rescue after being left at animal services when her family could not care for her. She was very scared there and needed to decompress in a foster home. She has settled in well and her foster mom says she would like to introduce herself: Hi! My name is Princess. My foster mommy calls me Pretty Pretty Princess! I love my foster mommy, but I am ready to find a family of my own. I would love to be a spoiled only "princess". While I get along with the other dogs in the house.

I don't like the others joining me with my foster mommy snuggling on the couch watching reruns on TV (my favorite show is Mama's Family). I like to tuck myself in under a blanket to sleep. If you want to get my attention, food works every time! I'm very cautious around new people but once I get to know you, I'll be your best friend! I do not really like men very much and will bark at them, so I really need a girls-only home please!" Princess is spayed, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had her teeth cleaned. She is fostered in the Orlando area and her adoption donation is $300.

Loki, a Puggle mix

Meet Loki! Loki is a 3 year old male Puggle mix and he weighs about 20 pounds. He arrived in rescue when his previous family was no longer able to care for him. He has settled into foster care, but would love a family to call his own. His foster mom says, "Hi everybody, meet Loki. Like his namesake, he is a little mischievous and likes to chase squirrels and lizards. He does not have an “off button” and is always trying to play. Tug is one of his favorite games and he likes it when the humans play too. He is working on his house training and is improving with more of a set schedule. He will sometimes use a potty pad as a backup. Loki walks well on a leash but will need a harness for walks, or even a quick potty break. He has a tendency of trying to escape his collar. Once he warms up to you, Loki likes to be around people and will follow you around the house.

He wants to sleep on a human bed, but he doesn’t stop playing so if you want any sleep, you’ll have to put him up for the night. Loki doeesn't like to cuddle. He currently sleeps on a dog bed in the primary bathroom and is pretty good with sleeping through the night. Loki will play with other dogs but should really be the only dog in his forever home as he doesn’t like to share his food or treats and gets anxious when other pups are around at meal/snack time. I don’t think he would like to have a cat or any small animals. He also doesn’t realize his strength, so he shouldn’t have a family with younger than 13 year old kids around." Loki is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned. He is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $275.

Willie, a Chihuahua mix

Meet Willie! Willie is a 1 year old male Chihuahua mix and he weighs about 10 pounds. He arrived in rescue after winding up at animal control because the home he was living in had too many dogs. Willie was scared and nervous, so he came to rescue. He has settled into foster care nicely and is ready to find a forever home to call his own. His foster mom says, "Willie is a very handsome boy with the most beautiful eyes! He was super nervous and shy when he first came into our home. Now that he has settled in, he is super loving and sweet. He loves to shower you with kisses and loves a good belly rub while hanging out on your lap. When meeting new people, it takes him about 10 -15 mins to warm up. Willie can be very playful at times. He likes to put your hand in his mouth and nibble on your fingers (totally playing/not being mean.) For this reason, I will not put him with small children as it may scare them.

Willie came in with other dogs that he gets along great with but will need to do slow intros if you have another pup in the home.He would do best with pups his size or smaller as bigger ones make him nervous. Willie is not fully house trained yet but we are working on this. He is terrified of a leash and collar so a fenced in backyard is a must while he learns leash training. Update: He gets along with large dogs who can tolerate his “energy”. Recommend a home with a dog buddy to help him with his anxiety when left without his person. He walks very well on leash with his dog buddy. He is very treat motivated and needs redirection with happy nipping and a sturdy chew toy helps his chewing needs. He can now tolerate short stays in sturdy crate with decreased anxiety but would not do well for a full work day in crate. He attaches to his person and is slowly doing better letting other people pet him without immediately running away. Willie doesn't tolerate cates wouldn't do well in a home with younger children due to overstimulation/noise and chewing hazards with small toys. He will put any small found item in his mouth to chew including yard choking hazards so he needs to be watched when playing in a fenced yard." Willie is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchip and has had his teeth cleaned! He is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $300.

Kingsley, a Shih Tzu mix

Meet Kingsley! Kingsley is a 4 year old male Shih Tzu mix and he weighs about 14 pounds. He found himself surrendered to animal services right before Hurricane Milton and in need of a safe place to go, as he was very scared at the shelter. He arrived in rescue and has been doing great and is ready to find a forever family to call his own. His foster mom says, "He is a little shy with new people at first, but with time and a few treats, he comes around. Kingsley loves to leave the house for a walk, where he can sniff around and discover new smells. However, he will bark and bark at other dogs while walking. He also loves the car! He will sit strapped into his doggie car seat and watch the world go by the window! Kingsley would love a family that is home more than they are out. He has separation anxiety when left alone and doesn’t settle down until you return (so a home without shared walls is ideal).

He is a smart (too smart for his own good sometimes!) and sweet boy. He has been playing and playing with the other foster in the home-he has energy! He can jump mighty high for a little one. Human siblings (older kiddos) would be fine! Kingsley has plenty of energy to run and play in the yard, but he is just as happy curled up next to you on the couch. He does not like being in a crate; he would love to sleep in bed with you. He hasn't had an overnight accident and is crate/house trained as long as he is taken out on a schedule, and you are home. Kingsley would love to be the newest member of your family!" He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned. Kingsley is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $325.

Coco, a Chihuahua

Meet Coco! Coco is a 10 year old male Chihuahua and he weighs about 9 pounds. He arrived in rescue when his previous family could no longer care for him. He has settled into foster care nicely but would love a forever family to call his very own. His foster mom says, "Meet my handsome foster boy Coco! He is a sweet guy, but shy at times. Once he is comfortable in his new home, he seeks out affection from you.

He will take a little time to adjust to his new surroundings. He loves to sleep in the bed with his humans and also enjoys hanging out on the couch with you. Coco loves his food/treats and is very treat motivated (although he could use to lose a pound or two which we are working on). Although he currently lives with other pups, he would do best as an only pup (he isn't fond of sharing food/treats). Coco is very excitable when there is a knock on the door and he goes into protection mode, but then quickly calms down. He is not 100% house trained but will use a potty pad if one is available to him. A quiet home without children would be best for him. Coco walks well on a leash and enjoys a short leisurely stroll." He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned. Coco is fostered in the Orlando area and his adoption donation is $275.