Sport is a handsome fellow who is looking for a new home. He looks a lot like a Yorkie mix, possibly with Maltese, given where he came from. He had to be shaved down due to having lots of matted hair, but it's growing back! He came from Louisiana and is now in a NJ foster home.

Sport and several other Yorkies, Malteses, and mixes were dumped at a shelter when their breeder shut down. Our partner rescue in Louisiana stepped in to help save these pups! They are all a bit shy but they are learning how to live in foster homes. Sport is a great boy who is more outgoing than some of the others, but he still can be timid at times.  He is good with the other dogs in his foster home, and tends to follow their lead in terms of going outside and back in, etc. Sport would do best in a home with other dogs that can show him how to be a "real" dog. Sport has vacationed with cats and is very comfortable with them. Sport has met children in his foster home, and he is starting to seek out pets from the kids. He does like to snuggle and to be held. He is especially cuddly in bed! Sport has started greeting visitors and even the mailman - he's been gaining confidence.

Sport doing very well with his housetraining skills. He needs a home where people are around during the day who can watch him and keep him on a good schedule.  He is very unhappy in a pen or crate so we're keeping him leashed so we can keep an eye on him and get him completely housetrained.  He is getting much better about pottying when brought outside (but he does like you to stay out there with him!)

Sport is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and has tested negative for heartworm disease. His adoption fee is $450.  

Adopting a dog is a commitment that will require annual veterinary care at a minimum, training, exercise, enrichment, etc. Pet care is not cheap or easy and adopters should consider the costs, time and training   prior to adoption. After all these dogs have been through they deserve a loving, committed home.

How to Adopt Me!

If you are interested in learning more about me, and possibly making me part of your family, please go to wagoninn.rescuegroups.org. Click on the orange  Online Adoption Application  button to fill out an application. A Wag On Inn volunteer will be in touch soon!