Meet Tatum - The Fluffy Little Lovebug Who's Ready to Steal Your Heart!
Tatum is a fluffy little bundle of love with a personality that's just as sweet as he looks!
He's affectionate, playful, gentle, confident, curious, and incredibly cuddly, with a wonderful combination of puppy enthusiasm and an easygoing personality.
Tatum loves people. He loves other dogs. He enjoys being around cats. And if there's an opportunity for attention or a good cuddle?
You can count him in!
He's still just a baby, but he's already showing signs of becoming a wonderful family companion.
For someone looking for a playful, affectionate puppy who also knows how to enjoy the quieter moments in life, Tatum has a lot going for him.
Tatum Loves:
- Running and playing
- Playing with other dogs
- Playing with toys
- Cuddling
- Napping
- Getting attention
- Spending time with people
- Making new friends
- Being part of the family
- Relaxing after playtime
Tatum's Favorite Thing:
A little playtime followed by a whole lot of love!
Tatum is a social little guy who genuinely enjoys being around people and other animals.
He's happy to play with another dog, investigate his toys, or run around having some puppy fun.
But he's also got a sweet, mellow side.
When the excitement is over, Tatum is perfectly happy settling down for a nap or enjoying some cuddles.
And because he's so people-oriented, he'd love nothing more than having a family of his own to share those moments with.
Play hard. Cuddle harder. That's Tatum's kind of day.
Confident, Curious & Happy-Go-Lucky
Tatum has a wonderfully outgoing personality.
He's immediately friendly when meeting people and seems to believe that everyone should be just as excited to see him as he is to see them.
He's confident, curious, and social, but also gentle and easygoing.
That combination makes him a fun little puppy to be around.
He's playful and goofy when it's time to have fun, but he also enjoys quiet relaxation.
And while Tatum loves attention, he has an independent side that allows him to explore and play without needing to be physically attached to someone every second.
Puppy Energy with a Mellow Side
Tatum is still young, but his foster expects him to have medium energy as he matures.
Right now, he enjoys running, playing with other dogs, and having fun with toys.
But he's not all excitement.
Tatum also has a calm, relaxed side and enjoys simply hanging out with his people.
He can have a playful puppy moment and then settle down for a comfortable nap.
As he grows, he'll need appropriate exercise, enrichment, and continued guidance to help him develop a healthy balance between activity and relaxation.
Still a Baby, But Already Learning
Tatum is still at the beginning of his training journey.
Potty training has been introduced, and he'll need a consistent schedule as he continues learning.
The good news?
Tatum is already crate trained!
Formal obedience training hasn't started yet, and he's still too young to have been introduced to leash walking.
His future family should be prepared to continue working on:
- Potty training
- Maintaining positive crate routines
- Basic obedience
- Leash training
- Appropriate greetings
- Learning not to jump when excited
- Independent play
- Safe socialization
- Good household manners
Tatum is a happy, social puppy with no significant behavioral concerns reported.
He just needs someone willing to help him learn all the important things that come with growing up.
Little Puppy, Big World
Because Tatum is still very young, he hasn't had much exposure to public environments yet.
His future family will have the opportunity to introduce him to new experiences safely and gradually.
Positive, age-appropriate socialization will help him continue developing his confidence.
That includes meeting different people, experiencing new sounds, learning household routines, and exploring safe environments while avoiding unnecessary exposure to infectious diseases before he's adequately vaccinated.
With his confident, curious personality, Tatum has a great foundation to build upon.
Dogs, Cats & Kids
Dogs: Tatum absolutely loves other dogs! He enjoys playing and interacting with canine companions.
Cats: Tatum enjoys being around cats and is comfortable sharing his space with them.
Children: Tatum loves kids!
His affectionate, gentle, social personality could make him a wonderful family companion.
As with any young puppy, interactions with children should be supervised while he learns appropriate play and greeting manners.
A Few Things to Know:
- Still a young puppy
- Likely medium energy as he matures
- Potty training has been introduced
- Crate trained
- Formal obedience training hasn't started
- Leash walking hasn't been introduced
- Very affectionate
- Playful
- Calm and relaxed
- Goofy and silly
- Gentle
- Confident
- Curious
- Social
- Independent
- Toy motivated
- People-oriented
- Loves attention
- Easygoing
- Cuddly
- Sweet and mellow
- Happy-go-lucky
- Immediately friendly with new people
- Gets excited during greetings
- May jump when excited
- Loves other dogs
- Enjoys being with cats
- Loves children
- Enjoys toys and playtime
- Can settle down for a nap
- Hasn't yet had extensive exposure to public environments
- No significant behavioral concerns noted
- Needs continued puppy training and socialization
Great Activities for Tatum:
- Playing with other dogs
- Running and playing
- Puppy-safe enrichment
- Playing with toys
- Short training sessions
- Learning basic commands
- Confidence-building activities
- Safe socialization
- Exploring safe environments
- Interactive play with his humans
- Cuddling
- Relaxing with his family
- Napping after playtime
Best Match:
- First-time dog owners prepared for puppy training
- Family-friendly homes
- Families with children
- Homes with another friendly dog
- Homes with cats
- Someone looking for an affectionate puppy
- Families who enjoy playful, social dogs
- Someone who appreciates a puppy with a gentle, mellow side
- A family willing to continue potty training
- Someone committed to positive socialization
- A home that will provide structure, consistency, and plenty of love
- Someone looking for a fluffy, cuddly companion to grow with their family
Three Words That Describe Tatum Best:
Fluffy
Cuddly
Lovable
Foster Location:
Alma, WI
Meet & Greet Availability:
Tatum's foster has indicated availability to meet approved adopters within approximately one hour of Mondovi, WI.
Tatum's mama was a stray in Texas, but this little boy is now getting the opportunity to grow up surrounded by love, safety, and the comforts of a foster home.
He's learning about people.
He's learning about other dogs.
He's discovering toys, cuddles, comfortable places to sleep, and all the little things that make life in a loving home so special.
And he's doing it with an absolutely wonderful personality.
Tatum is confident, social, affectionate, and playful.
He's the puppy who wants to say hello to everyone.
The puppy who thinks another dog is a potential playmate.
The puppy who can run around having fun and then settle down for a cuddle.
He's still a baby, and there's plenty of growing and learning ahead.
There will be potty-training lessons.
There will be puppy mischief.
There will be excited greetings, silly moments, and toys scattered across the floor.
But there will also be cuddles, peaceful naps, happy play sessions, and the joy of watching this sweet little guy grow into the dog he's meant to become.
If you're looking for a fluffy, cuddly, happy-go-lucky puppy who loves everyone and has a wonderfully sweet personality, Tatum might be exactly the little boy you've been waiting for!
Ready to meet Tatum? Visit www.tailsofhopewi.org to submit an application.
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JACKSON
Mixed Breed
🇺🇸
Alma, Wisconsin
male, medium, young
Mixed Breed
Alma, Wisconsin
