Small Dog Looking For The PERFECT Home

Roanoke VA

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PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE CONTACTING ME! My dog is my whole world but I’ve gotten to the point where I can’t care for him properly and it’s so so unfair to him. My depression is taking a toll on me and I have narcolepsy which makes me even more tired. Way way more tired. I work 6-7 days a week 8, 12, and 16 hour shifts. Being away from him that long is already bad enough but I’m so exhausted when I get home he doesn’t get any of the attention he deserves. He’s an AMAZING pup and he’s the only thing that keeps me doing most days. I’ve known for a while that I’m being unfair to him but the thought of rehoming him kills me. I know this is what’s best for him though. That being said I need his new family to promise me to send lots of pictures and updates and to let me visit him. Now some info: Oliver is a 3(ish) year old, 17 pound mutt. He is potty trained and crate trained however he always acts like he isn’t when he’s in new environments or stresses out. Everyone jumps at small dogs needing a home so let me tell you, Oliver is not perfect and he can’t and won’t go to just anyone! He is a VERY anxious little guy! All he wants is to be with HIS person. Unfortunately that’s me and I feel terrible that this may break his heart. He must sleep with you in bed at night! I would prefer someone who is home all the time or at least most of the time. He loves car rides! He’s the kind of dog that’s very content sleeping all day with you or going on long runs! A yard is a must!! We just moved to an apartment and he has not adjusted well to only going on little walks. He prefers women over men. Not a fan of strangers but USUALLY harmless. He’s very protective of his person. He’s bitten my dad and my brother because we were horseplaying and he thought they actually hurt me. He absolutely needs to go to a home without children!! He has bitten a child. The child had him backed into a corner pulling on his ears so truthfully it was her fault but children still make him nervous and to be safe I will not let him go to a home with them. Respectful teens will be considered. He must have a meet and greet with any other dogs in the home!! He can be very nervous around new dogs, especially large ones. He’s only ever had an actual issue with one dog but I need to know he’s happy with any dog(s) he’ll be living with. Cats are okay!! He does like to chase certain cats for some reason? but he would NEVER harm them. Once they hiss at him or bat at him once he whimpers and runs. He is neutered. He is UTD on all his shots but unfortunately I lost all the paperwork when we moved in February. Since I got them at a vaccine clinic, the records cannot be pulled up so with no proof, he will be required to get them again. Luckily he was due to get them all again in May anyways. The only vet paperwork I have is from where I just took him to the emergency vet this week (don’t worry he was fine!) and that does show that his blood work is all normal and that he’s negative for heart worms and tick borne illnesses! He will come with his crate, any of his flea/tick medicine that he has left, any food/treats he has left, all of his little shirts, his leash, and his collar. No rehoming fee but there are requirements to make sure he goes to the perfect home! 1.) His new family must provide a vet reference. 2.) There will be a home check. Due to Covid the home check can be VIA FaceTime/video call. 3.) His new family, including any dogs, must do a meet and greet. I’d actually prefer to do a couple meets so he can get use to everyone before actually leaving. 4.) His new family must promise to send updates and allow me to visit him. 5.) His new family must promise to contact me if they can no longer keep him.