Buffy & Willow - ADOPTED

 

Meet the Puppy

Buffy and Willow were being held after their owner was arrested, and the owner never returned for them. The shelter reached out for rescue help for these two ladies, and we open our foster home doors to them. They were a little shy at first, but with TLCS, tender love, and care, AND most importantly, and structure, they quickly blossomed back into happy, loving gals. We are looking for separate homes for them, as we do not adopt out siblings together. They have been fostered both apart and together, and are more confident and fun when they are split up!

Details

Nicknames: Buffy & Willow
Age: 1.5-2.5 years old (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 12-13lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 12lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Mini Bichon/Mini Poodle /Terrier-Poo/Jack-A-Poo/Kanga-A-Poo* Because they have major ups!
Shedding: These are hair mixes and these dogs do not shed. They will need monthly grooming! They did great with washing and drying at the groomers, but acted like feral cats when it came time to buzz and brush them. Daily brushing will help them continue to get comfortable!

Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Buffy (Left Photo) - ADOPTED

Buffy is a sweet, snuggly, active little kangaroo. She is so fun to play with, and really wants to be someone’s shadow. She loves attention, cuddles, playtime, and she’s willing to give some love nibbles to get it. She is sweet, affectionate, active, loyal, all with a side of sass when she experiences FOMO. She loves her crate, and really sees it as her safe space. She likes to sleep, eat, and relax in it, and will love continuing to use it throughout her life. Miss Buffy does need to work on excitable jumping and focusing on her handler during a walk, and not all the distractions around. But this gal is desperate to please, so she’ll make a great student!

Willow (RIGHT PHOTO) - ADOPTED

Willow is more easy-going than her sister, and is a smidge (only a smidge) more patient than her sister. She’s affectionate, loyal, super playful, but also a bit more independent and curious! Like her sister, Willow needs to work on the excitable jumping and how to focus on her handler during a walk. She needs to build some confidence around new people and things, and not get startled or overwhelmed by all the distractions around. She’ll be a star student before you know it!

Needs

  • Buffy & Willow would love a small backyard to run laps in! Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Both Buffy and Willow would love dog siblings or friends. Their confidence will continue to grow with an older sibling or close neighborhood doggie friends.

  • Buffy and Willow will be best suited to an to an active family or couple, willing to give them regular walks, runs, trails, and adventures, and plenty of playtime. These girls are not couch potatoes, but they sure do love to snuggle.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure and appropriate tools, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.

  • As an organization, we advocate balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

  • Spayed/Neutered

  • Microchipped

  • Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)

  • Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative

  • Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative

  • Dewormed

  • *Rabies must be administered after 16 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 16 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

  • Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter

  • Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

May - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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