* 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, November 7th from 12PM – 3PM (unless adopted prior to the event). 3910 Middlefield Road
All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.
Adoption fee: $800
Pirouette: Tiny Dancer, Professional Snuggler!
Age: 6–8 months old
Weight: 6.7 lbs
Breed: Yorkie mix
Pirouette may weigh a mere 6.7 pounds, but she brings a whole production’s worth of joy wherever she goes! This tiny Yorkie mix came to DPS with her sister, Ballerina, after a Good Samaritan found them running loose in a parking lot. Now safe in foster care, Pirouette is showing everyone what a loving, playful, and trusting little girl she is.
Her signature move? Raising her front paws when her person calls, politely requesting a lift into their arms. With an invitation that adorable, it’s awfully hard to resist.
A Little Play, a Little Lounge
Pirouette is a happy little social butterfly who loves playing with her canine friends. She can spend much of the day romping with her favorite playmate, then happily switch gears for hugs, rubs, massages, and kisses. She’s gentle, affectionate, and enthusiastic about both friendship and fun.
Her foster calls her “Baby,” a nickname she recognizes and responds to. Call her over, and she’s quick to come see what you’re doing—especially if there might be affection involved. She likes to follow her person from room to room, making herself a tiny, devoted member of the household welcoming committee. Yes, that includes accompanying you to the bathroom.
A Day in Pirouette’s World
Pirouette starts her morning around 6 a.m. with a trip to the backyard. When her foster stays outside with her, she typically takes care of business within about five minutes—a lovely start to her developing potty routine.
Her days are filled with playtime, companionship, and neighborhood outings. She usually walks around 9 a.m. and again in the evening, sometimes adding a late-afternoon outing. Between adventures, she likes staying close to her foster or spending time with the other dogs.
At night, Pirouette sleeps in her foster’s bed alongside two canine companions. Even when the others have drifted off, she likes to wait for her person before settling in. First she snuggles against them, then she may relocate beside their head and rest her little head nearby. Her finishing touch is an adorable snore: a surprisingly entertaining soundtrack from such a tiny girl.
Friends of All Sizes
Pirouette has been enjoying a wonderfully social foster home. Her closest playmate is Blini, a 12-pound young dog, and she also plays with a 20-pound resident dog and a visiting dog weighing about 35 pounds.
She has a particularly sweet relationship with Buddy, a 16-year-old dog. She greets him with a wagging tail and sometimes shares his bed, showing that she appreciates both lively playmates and quieter company.
Her foster reports that she does well with adults and children. Because she is so small, children should be gentle and interactions supervised. Her experience with cats hasn’t been reported, but they'd likely be bigger than her!
Lovely Little Leash Manners
Pirouette has earned high praise for her walking skills: her foster calls her the best-behaved walker among the five dogs in their care!
She follows along nicely, pulls very little, and enjoys being part of the group. In foster care, she has appeared comfortable around everyday sounds, movement, people, and dogs. She’s generally quiet, although she may contribute a bark when her canine friend Blini gets started.
Her foster also reports an enthusiastic response when called. Continuing to reward that attention will help her build on a promising foundation.
Growing, Learning, and Finding Her Appetite
Pirouette is still working on housetraining. She hasn’t shown much interest in inappropriate chewing in her foster home. As a young dog, she’ll still benefit from suitable toys, gentle training, and patient guidance as she learns her new family’s routines.
Pirouette is very slender and needs to continue gaining weight. Mealtimes currently take some extra patience: she can hesitate around her bowl, watch the other dogs eat, and lose focus on her own meal. Her foster has helped by offering food by hand while holding her, and has found that serving wet and dry food separately can work better than mixing them. Her adopters should be prepared to continue supporting her appetite and follow veterinary guidance on a balanced feeding plan and healthy weight gain.
Her Perfect Match
Pirouette would especially enjoy a home with a friendly, playful resident dog. She loves having a buddy to romp with and has shown a lovely ability to connect with dogs of different ages. Her family should also appreciate a close little companion who enjoys affection and takes bedtime snuggling seriously.
She and Ballerina will be adopted separately, giving each girl the opportunity to build her own bond with a forever family.
With her paws-up requests for cuddles, cheerful play sessions, and tiny bedtime snores, Pirouette has a way of making herself unforgettable. She’s ready to dance into someone’s life—and curl up right beside their heart.
BIG GULP
French Bulldog
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Palo Alto, California
female, small, young
French Bulldog
Palo Alto, California
