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Maltese : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : Small
Did I catch your eye? Learn more about me by reading my profile below; I just might be your new best friend! Apply on our website ( https://www.healingheartsrescue.org/adopt ) to set up a private meeting or check below for my adoption event schedule. VRS 6/15/21 pr
Age: 5 years old
Weight: 6 pounds
Dog friendly: Yes with patient dogs
Cat friendly: Unknown
Kid friendly: No
Potty trained: No
Crate trained: Yes
Wampy, yes, that's his name. No, as his foster I had nothing to do with it, though he does respond to it. He's also often called "The Spawn of Satan", "Shark Boy" "Devil Dog" and "Wamp Master Flash (when he dances)". Wampy is a 5 year old, 5 pound Maltese and if he was much bigger he likely wouldn't be with us today as he's a bit "different".
I've had Wampy for 6 months and haven't made him available because who in their right mind would adopt this little a$$hole? When Wampy wants to be pet he will tell you by putting his head down allowing you to pet him. If he doesn't want you to touch him, he'll scream like banshee and try to bite the hell out of you with his little razor shark teeth. He's a real piece of work! This makes putting clothing or a harness on him very difficult! The thing is that he must always have clothing or a harness on to safely pick him up. He does sometimes ask to be picked up, but once he's on your lap he doesn't want you to touch him. Pets may be given while he's on the floor only for some reason.
Now his good qualities are that he's a rock star in a crate, he sits on command, is highly treat motivated and does adorable little spins (dancing) when he's excited. Don't let him fool you though, he is not to be trusted! He is a devil dog in a tiny white fluffy body! His potty training is not good. He's more than smart enough and he knows he should go outside & often does, but he likes to mark his wicked scent everywhere. He wears a belly band just fine and he permits you to remove it and put it back on. I imagine he's trainable because he knows he's being naughty, but he likes being naughty. Like I said, he's a smart little guy despite how screwed up he is. I don't know where he came from other than a Texas shelter. I'm quite sure he had an owner at one time who may have made him the devil dog he is today or got rid of him because of his charming personality. Wampy exists with other dogs reasonably well, but other dogs do need to be able to stand up to the little guy and yet not kill him. It's a difficult balance, but Wampy is currently living with 4 dogs that manage it. I think they're all afraid of him though, so they stay out of his way. If another dog bothers him, Wampy will go after him, but he's much less likely to bite a dog than a person! Is that a good quality? I'm not sure. He doesn't need another dog in his home, there should not never be children anywhere near him and he doesn't need a fenced yard. He just needs someone patient with quick reflexes who will love him despite his whiplash like changing personality.
In order to care for Wampy, one needs a very thick pair of gloves and should still be okay with a bite here and there. The really good thing about him actually is that he lets you know it's coming and you quickly learn when to get out of the way. You pet him when he gives consent, which is really most of the time. He does love his person, I'm quite sure of it. He just doesn't seem to understand that his behavior is not normal and not okay. It seems to be a very strong defense mechanism, self preservation probably. If only I knew what the little spawn of satan has been through. Probably not good at all. He learned to survive by being the tiniest terrorist in the dog yard. Also, be aware that grooming while under sedation is likely going to be a thing. I've been able to give him a bath while wearing gloves and he does okay getting his body clipped, but cutting around his face is a tricky situation. Shark boy definitely grows on you though and he's actually quite easy to care for and be around. He's a very funny boy really. He makes me laugh all the time. He's kind of like a parlor trick really. Invite your friends over, see who can pet him the longest, LOL! Who in their right mind is looking to adopt a dog like this though? Who's up for living with The Spawn of Satan? Any takers out there?
Adoption Fee: $295
More about WampyGood with Dogs, Is Not Good with Kids Sponsors: Entered INTERESTED IN MEETING ME? If you’d like to arrange a private meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application by visiting https://www.healingheartsrescue.org/adopt **Note on breed and age determination: Breed and age are often determined on appearance, our own knowledge, veterinarian advice, and/or information from the sending shelters or previous owners. Most of our adoptable dogs were previously stray dogs with little history, we can’t be 100% sure of a dog’s breed mix, and unless there is a specific date of birth listed, we can’t be 100% sure of a dog’s age. Additionally, our assessments of a dog's interactions with other dogs, cats, or children are based on OUR experiences. Your experience may differ. ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES: ~ Healing Hearts rescue will also provide dental procedures, bloodwork, surgeries, and/or any other additional vet work as needed while dogs are in our care. ~ Adoption fees are non-negotiable and fees are listed on the dog's profile ~ Adoption fees can be paid the following ways with the required sales tax added: WANT TO HELP SAVE MORE DOGS?
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