Do you enjoy the softer side of life? If you answered yes to this question, we have someone very special to introduce you to. Meet Slippers! A vintage old man with the most spectacular runway stroll. He has a gentle personality with a face full of charm. He will provide comfort when you’re cold and just enough support when you need it. A superior mutt who can’t wait to curl up with you by the fire and make sure your tootsies stay warm. Get yourself some Slippers today, he is a life changer!
Here are some notes from his foster:
Slippers is SUCH a sweetheart. He loves nothing more than to be with us at all times! He has the cutest little wobble, as he follows us from room to room. He loves to snuggle and perch his tiny head on your body. He’s ok being alone, but when we come home, he is so happy that his little tail wiggles at 100 – make that 1,000, mph!
He loves to shower us with kisses right when we wake up or come home. He also LOVES toys, and has made a best friend in a toy lamb chop, which he will have in his mouth at all times. He also invites us to get in on the toy action, and has a blast playing tug-a-war with his stuffies.
Slippers thoroughly enjoys his walks, and is always eager to meet new people and dogs – but does so politely as a real gentleman, without pulling. He also is pretty quiet, and doesn’t bark. Although, he did do some cute lil growls when he caught his reflection in the mirror!
With a little treat motivation and a lot of routine, Slippers learned to go potty outside. He has started to do a little dance at the door to let us know when he needs to go out.
What does an average day look like for Slippers?
- Slippers wakes up around 6:30 to go potty outside, eats his breakfast and his medication, and then goes back to his bed to rest.
- Around 8:30 am I will take him for a short walk to the end of the block so he can relieve himself. When I bring him in, I give him a treat(s). He anticipates this so when I bring him back in he gets very excited.
- I settle in at my desk to work and he will sleep/rest in his dog bed while I work. He’s the best coworker; stays quiet while I’m on conference calls
- I feed him his lunch at noon, then back to work for me, and back to sleeping/resting for Slippers.
- At around 6 pm, we call it quits, and he follow me to the kitchen to help with dinner. He’s most active around this time, full of excitement, and lots of zoomies. He also has his dinner and his medication.
- At around 8-9, he’ll settle in for the night, but not before extra belly rubs.
- Throughout the day, I let him outside to stretch his legs and to potty, he’ll play with my teenage daughters when they get home from school, and he’ll play with his favorite little lamb toy.
What’s his favorite activity?
Slippers loves to play with his little lamb toy. He’ll sometimes brings it with him outside. When someone comes home, he runs and finds his toy and gives it to them. He enjoys playing tug of war with his lamb.
How does he do with humans?
He is great with humans! So sweet, and loving. He’s very curious and loves to follow the humans around. Whenever I get up from my desk, even if he’s sleeping, he will follow. He loves human attention and to be petted, but we learned that he does not like to be on the couch for very long. He loves giving humans kisses.
Slippers sadly arrived at Muttville showing signs of neglect, so he probably did not get the training and attention he deserves. With a little patience, as he learns to be a “pet dog”, this little guy will reward you with more love, kisses, and high speed tail wags than you could ever imagine!
