Water: Manatee

* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 14th 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: $650


Axolotl & Manatee: Two Water Puppies Ready to Make a Splash!



Age: 12-14 weeks old

Weight: 6-7 lbs



Meet Axolotl and Manatee, two members of our Water puppy crew who traded shelter life for the comforts of a foster home! These boys have puppy kisses to share, places to explore, and plenty of growing up to do. Their differing looks have us wondering whether there was more than one dad in this litter, but their family resemblance comes through in their playful spirits and sweet personalities.



Axolotl: The Tail-Wagging Explorer



Axolotl approaches life with a wagging tail and a busy itinerary. Running? Tail wagging. Eating? Tail wagging. Sitting around thinking about his next adventure? You guessed it: tail wagging. This happy boy loves exploring and romping with his brother, and he gladly makes time for a good scratch behind the ears.



He also likes to keep an eye on the treat situation-especially someone else's treat situation. Offer both puppies a snack, and Axolotl may decide the one headed toward Manatee looks particularly delicious. His easygoing brother generally takes whichever treat is most convenient, so their snack-time negotiations tend to be brief.



Axolotl's curiosity occasionally exceeds his planning skills. He once crawled under an armchair and discovered that getting in was considerably easier than getting out! Small, cozy spaces are a favorite of his, and when riding in a sling, he usually burrows all the way inside.



Manatee: The Belly-Rub Enthusiast



Manatee is an especially cuddly little fellow who gives sweet puppy kisses and thoroughly appreciates a belly rub. We suspect he's a lap-dog in the making! He has plenty of playful puppy energy, but affection is a highlight of his day.



While Axolotl likes to disappear into the sling, Manatee prefers to keep his head out and supervise the journey. There's a whole world to watch, and he'd like a good view!







A Day in the Life



The boys start their morning around 8 a.m. with outdoor playtime in their foster's yard, followed by breakfast. While their foster is at the office, they settle into an exercise pen with food available to nibble throughout the day. They do well with this arrangement and have an open crate inside the pen where they often choose to snooze.



Around 5 p.m., it's time for another outdoor play session, dinner, and some supervised exploring inside the house. After an evening of puppy activities, they're usually ready for bed around 10 p.m.



Both boys have the playful energy you'd expect from puppies their age. They appreciate having appropriate toys to chew, and they're generally quiet except for some barking during their games together.



Learning the Puppy Basics



Axolotl and Manatee are still working on housetraining, but they're already pretty good about using potty pads inside their pen. Their willingness to nap in the open crate is a promising start to crate training, though they haven't mastered that skill yet.



Their future families should be ready to continue potty training, introduce leash skills, provide safe socialization, and guide them through all the usual puppy milestones with patience and consistency.



Their Next Adventure



Axolotl and Manatee will be adopted separately, so each boy can build his own confidence and enjoy an individual bond with his new family.



Whether you fall for Axolotl's perpetually wagging tail and adventurous spirit or Manatee's puppy kisses and enthusiasm for belly rubs, one of these Water puppies could be just the little splash of happiness your home has been waiting for!