Dutch has one mission in life - to be picked and held. His favorite spot is in your arms, being pet and loved on and being the center of attention. He adores being cuddled - in his world, the more attention, the better, and he loves to settle in on your lap for a nap as you watch TV or read a book. He truly is a laid back guy that is loving life. Dutch came to us through another rescue that assisted when his owner went into a nursing home. Dutch's owner had 16 (yes, you read that correctly) Pekingese dogs living in his home when his health forced him to move to a nursing home. Most of the other dogs were adopted quickly from a local shelter, but 9 year old Dutch has a back injury that made him extra special so he was transferred to a rescue facility, who contacted us for assistance. Our rescue specializes in helping terminally ill people find homes for their pets, including when an owner goes into a nursing home.

We took Dutch into our care and consulted both with our vet and then with a neurologist, a specialist at Blue Pearl in Grand Rapids about his back issue. Dutch has an old injury to his spine that no longer causes him pain but means he has some sensation in his back legs. He can't tell exactly where his back legs are in terms of his body. Sounds scary, right? Except this little champ is such a goof ball and is loving life so much that it really doesn't slow him down - he races around the yard trying to keep up with his foster dog brother and has developed his own way of walking. He is housebroken and knows when he is outside, that means time to go to the bathroom.  He really doesn't let his unique physical situation slow him down any, though it means short walks for him and mostly rides in a dog stroller, which he loves - he enjoys taking in the smells as the wind hits his face. He can still navigate a house just fine, though he needs someone to pick him to sit on the couch or go up stairs as he can't jump on or off furniture. Really though, being in your arms is his favorite place to be, so he isn't complaining! He requires no special medication for his condition and should live a normal life.

He has had full blood work, vaccinations, microchip, heartworm test, and flea prevention and heartworm prevention. He is healthy and happy. He has lived with cats and dogs with no issues, though dogs need to play gentle and cannot jump or place paws on his back. 

He is just bursting with love to give to his owners. Meet him and look into his sweet face and you will be in love! Email tysonsplacerescue@gmail,com for more information or fill out an adoption application at tysonsplacerescue.org