DOB 1/1/26, weight 12 lb.

Hey there, everyone! I'm Freddy, an adorable and charming fawn-colored Pug mix fella who lives to love and to be loved in return. "A lot is a little" is an apt description of my small but solid, muscular breed of Pug. My large, round head, big, sparkling eyes, and wrinkled brow give me a range of hooman-like expressions - surprise, happiness, curiosity. No wonder Pugs have delighted their owners for centuries!

Admittedly, I had a rough start to my short life. My owner neglected my friend Chiqui and me, and we were relegated to a lonely, uncomfortable existence in his backyard. That was no life for dogs who love to be in hooman's laps! Thankfully, when a neighbor discovered our situation and saw that we were covered in fleas and ticks, our owner was convinced to surrender us to our HOPE foster mom.

Understandably, after my past lack of socialization, I was initially shy when I arrived in my foster home. Foster Mom knew that it would take time and patience for me to learn to trust her. With her gentle voice and affectionate touch, she showed me that I was loved, and I slowly began to open up. Voilá! Now I live to love her and to be loved in return. I'm still just a pup, so I happily play well with not only Chiqui but also the other small dogs here, and I just ignore the cats. I was so happy to become an indoor dog that I took to house- and crate-training quite easily.

Now it's time for me for graduate to my forever home where I can bring my charming and adorable self to sprinkle love and laughter. Could that be yours? Arrange to meet me today! We'll fall head over paws with each other the instant that we meet! In case you're looking for a matching pair of Pugs, please consider adopting Chiqui along with me. We could be playmates and cuddle buddies when you're at work or on vacation.

HOPE ID D26-0706-0033

Freddy's $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.

To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php

If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Freddy will be this weekend, email us at [email protected], and a volunteer will get back to you.