JJ

Name: JJ

Age: 5 years

Breed: Maltipoo

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Ann Arbor, MI area

Vet Info: JJ is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative.  JJ weighs about 12 pounds.  

Owner Info: JJ is an adorable little fellow whose owners have a three-month old and a 16-month-old.  JJ needs to be approached gently and their 16-month-old son doesn't know how to do that, so JJ will startle and growl at their son.  They want us to know that JJ is not at all aggressive!  They are hoping to avoid any accidental biting incidents by finding JJ a new home or rescue as soon as possible.  They write, "I can't stress enough how difficult this whole process is for me and my husband but it is necessary unfortunately. Please please do your best to find a good loving home for our boy. He is a good good doggy." JJ was adopted as a puppy.

JJ is an indoor dog with run of the house.  He is housebroken and leash trained.  He is a smart little fellow and knows several commands, including Sit, Stay, Let's go for a walk, Come here, Go home, Where's your ball, and Do you want a cookie?

JJ is good with men, women and teenagers, and male and female dogs.  He currently lives with another dog.  They do not recommend a home with small children.  

JJ prefers to be approached gently, and if he's startled or frightened, he may show aggression by growling or snapping.  He can be possessive with toys, treats, or food.  His owners write that he has NEVER bitten anyone.

JJ adapts well to new situations and his owners gave us more details:  "...he has stayed with friends in their house with their own dogs while we traveled overseas a couple of times. 

It might take him a few days but he adjusts very well. 

Also we have changed houses twice since we got him and he does good with that too.  Maps out the layout of the home pretty fast."

JJ has cataracts and may be completely blind.  "Cataract in both eyes, one eye has gone completely blind the other we were told he might be able to see very very blurry. He does bump into the the things but only if their not suppose to be there like babies toys or a chair we didn t put back in its place etc...Beside his eye problem he is a healthy dog. We never had any issues with other medical problems."

JJ's owners want us to know what a special boy he is and that this is a very difficult decision for them!  "This is not an easy decision for my husband and me. JJ was our first baby before our human babies... He deserves to be with a family that loves him as much as we do but has more time and less restrictions for him. He is a good dog!!!