VALENTINE (VINNIE) - HAVANESE / YORKSHIRE TERRIER YORKIE / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Havanese / Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Mixed (long coat). Filling out an application from our web site at .caninecastaways is the first step in adopting a new furry family member. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT: .caninecastaways/adoption-application IF A PET IS LISTED THEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - WE KEEP OUR LISTINGS UP TO DATE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS ADOPTED. NAME: Valentine BREED: Havanese/Yorkie SEX: male COLOR: black, tan, gray AGE: 3 yrs as of Feb 2025 WEIGHT: 10 lbs FOSTERED BY: LOCATED IN: NOTES FROM FOSTER FAMILY: Valentine (but better known as Vinnie to his foster mom) is a super sweet boy that is looking for his forever family. Vinnie loves attention and snuggling with his human and would happily hang out on the couch for a Nextflix and chill day! When he came into rescue, he was severely matted which caused some eye issues. He is on daily drops for dry eye and will need to maintain those drops for life. He may have some minor vision impairment due to this but nothing that affects his day to day life and can easily spot lizards in the yard to chase! Here are a few other things his foster mom had to say: *Vinnie did great with me grooming him, used electric clippers & scissors, was also good while bathing *Sleeps through the night on his dog bed. *Potty trained *Loves to go on walks, still working with him, he pulls some, but I am not as fast as him. *He likes to ride in the car, he is in a dog seat and tethered for safety. *He will jump up, in the air or or at the door when he gets excited - like when he knows we are going for a walk or car ride, I correct him with a calm down and stand there till he calms- he is getting a lot better with this. I always go out the door and in before him so he knows he has to wait and I am the pack leader. *He does resource guard some but we are working on that too. He mainly likes to keep toys for himself or the bed he is laying in. He is currently living with another dog but may do better as an only dog due to this issue although he does seem to want to play with another dog and overall is good with other dogs. He may be fine with a dog that leaves his toys/bed alone and takes cues when Vinnie wants to be left alone. *He has great hearing and if he hears something outside he will low growl and low bark. I can tell him all is well and not to bark and he stops. He is not a big barker. Someone rang my doorbell yesterday and he did not bark , I think cause I got right up and told him and my dog to back up away from the door. He is somewhat a scaredy cat if there is something new in the yard or lanai but after a sniff he is fine. *He eats well and does not bother my dog after he finishes and she is still eating. *I think he is a very smart dog but if you don’t let him know you are the alpha in the house he will do what he wants. He is very lovable, pretty much a Velcro dog. I slowly built up the time I would be gone from the house and come back and he has adjusted. I tell him I am leaving but will return and tell him to stay and now he does not come over to the door I am going out. I have one camera in my house and I check on him and he is in one of his beds sleeping when I check on him. *He is not high energy until we go for a walk, car ride, etc. then he gets excited but if we are just hanging out at home he is right by me, generally laying or sitting by me. He could be with an older person or a family, but no young kids. He just wants to be loved and secure! *Thunder does not make him shake but if it is really loud and a lot of it he wants to be right with you or hide under the bed but he does not get crazy scared. NOTE: Local applications are given first priority and some out of town areas will not be able to be processed. If you are interested in adopting please complete our Adoption Application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: .caninecastaways/adoption-application For a full list of dogs we currently have for adoption use this link: .caninecastaways/adoptable-dogs MEDICAL INFO: The following has been or will be done for this dog... - Basic Exam by Veterinarian - Spayed or Neutered - Heartworm Tested - Placed on heartworm preventive - Basic Bloodwork - Urinalysis - Microchipped - Intestinal Parasite Exam and medication - Vaccinations - Placed on Flea preventive ADOPTION DONATION: $300 This adoption donation helps to cover the vet expenses for this dog including heartworm preventive which is dispensed at the initial vet visit and then goes with the dog at adoption. All vet records will be provided to adopter. Visit us at .caninecastaways

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Long
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Shedding Amount:	None

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations