* To be considered for a meet/adoption, please read the full biography to see whether they may be a good fit for your home, then submit an online application at www.dpsrescue.org.* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, August 29th from 12–3 PM (unless adopted prior to the event).
All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.
Adoption fee: $800
Meet Chantilly: Tiny, Sweet, and Whipped to Perfection
Chantilly may be an 8–9 week old, 6-pound Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix, but nobody has told her she’s tiny. This shelter rescue is even cuter in person— and once you meet her happy, tail-wagging, “the world is my oyster” personality, she becomes completely irresistible.
A Little Doll with a Big Personality
Chantilly starts her day around 7 a.m. with an immediate trip outside to potty. She drinks some water, grazes on kibble when the mood strikes, and then gets down to the important business of being a puppy.
Her daily agenda includes tossing toys around to entertain herself, playing fetch, chewing on her puppy-approved chew sticks, and racing through the house with her much larger husky-mix foster brother. Despite the considerable size difference, Chantilly holds her own beautifully— and will even chase him when she decides it’s time to play!
She has also spent time with a senior Pomeranian and got along wonderfully with everyone. She hasn’t yet been introduced to cats or children, but she is a cheerful, social puppy who loves people, dogs, playtime, and cuddles in equal measure.
Play Hard, Nap Adorably
Chantilly is energetic and adventurous, but she also knows how to embrace the finer things in life. Once she has worn herself out, she might curl up beside you on the couch, burrow under the covers, fall asleep underneath her donut bed instead of inside it, or pass out on her back with all four paws in the air.
She is affectionate without needing to be attached to someone every second. She’s happy to seek out cuddles when she’s ready for a nap, but she can also entertain herself with a toy or settle comfortably on her own.
A Very Good Little Houseguest
Chantilly is already doing exceptionally well with both housetraining and crate training for such a young puppy. She goes potty outside and is also familiar with potty pads, though her future family should expect to continue reinforcing her good habits as she grows.
When left home alone, she stays in a generously sized crate furnished with a bed, blanket, water, kibble, toys, and a potty pad. She settles quickly without showing signs of anxiety. When the crate is left open, she voluntarily goes inside to eat, drink, or nap—which is an excellent foundation for continued crate training.
Like any puppy her age, Chantilly is teething, but she currently directs her chewing toward chew sticks. She has experimented with a little digging in the yard but responds well to redirection. She is not generally vocal, although she may occasionally inform backyard squirrels that she is, in fact, in charge of the premises.
Chantilly has not started going on walks yet, so leash skills and the rest of her puppy education will be adventures for her forever family to enjoy with her.
The Sweetest Addition to Almost Any Family
Chantilly could thrive with a single adopter, a couple, or a family ready to provide plenty of love, playtime, socialization, training, and snuggles. She would be happy to have a playful canine sibling, but with an engaged family, she could also shine as the center of attention.
Her foster describes her simply as “perfect,” and it’s easy to understand why. Chantilly is playful, cuddly, confident, adaptable, and absolutely precious. She’s the kind of puppy who makes herself at home—and then makes it impossible to imagine your home without her.
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Chow Chow
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Palo Alto, California
male, large, young
Chow Chow
Palo Alto, California
