Elements Litter - Xenon - Located in Georgia

XENON | 16 weeks | Male | Modern Day Velociraptor | Fostered in GATLDR: A charming little menace with a strong tug drive, questionable feelings about pant legs, and absolutely no business being someone's first Malinois.Meet Xenon. Named after an element on the periodic table, because "small liability with ears" wasn't an acceptable name.Xenon and his littermates were found back in September alongside a dirt road in rural Georgia. Sadly, a few of his siblings didn't make it, but Xenon and his two brothers were fortunate enough to be found by a Good Samaritan who helped get them to MAD. His brothers have since been adopted, leaving Xenon to carry on the family tradition of being adorable and occasionally questionable.When Xenon arrived, he had a bald spot on top of his head and a reputation for being the more spirited member of the sibling group. His brothers were the sweet, snuggly ones. Xenon was the one who apparently woke up every morning and chose violence, and his adoption team had affectionately nicknamed him "baldy hole". The bald spot has improved. The personality remains intact.So, what exactly are you getting with Xenon? Tug enthusiast: Wave a toy around and you have his undivided attention. He takes his recreational activities seriously. Pant leg enthusiast: Your pants are not safe. He has yet to understand why people get so emotionally attached to their clothing. People lover: He loves people and greets everyone who walks through the door at his foster's workplace. Personal space is apparently a social construct. Dog friendly: He's phenomenal with other dogs and genuinely enjoys their company. Surprisingly cooperative: Grooming, bathing, nail trims, handling? No issues. We're as surprised as you are. Not particularly food motivated: Food and treats have failed to make a compelling argument. Toys, on the other hand, have his full attention. Prey drive: Strong. Anything that moves is worth investigating, preferably immediately. He's been around his foster's dog-savvy cats and has been largely indifferent. His foster suspects that indifference may be conditional on the cat remaining stationary. A running cat would likely change the terms of the agreement. Now, the part where we ask everyone to be realistic.Xenon needs an experienced home. Breed experience is ideal, but at minimum, someone familiar with working breeds and what comes along with them. He's a confident, playful, busy little guy who will need structure, training, appropriate outlets, and someone who understands that raising a velociraptor is not generally considered a passive hobby.He has not been meaningfully kid-tested, so we don't have enough information to recommend a home with young children.And before the comments begin…"I'll take him!" is not an application. "I want him!" is also not an application. Neither is calling dibs, making room in your living room, or announcing your intentions to your spouse in the comments.If you're serious about adopting Xenon, submit an application and complete the application approval process. That's how applicants are considered. Public declarations of desiring ownership, while enthusiastic, are not part of the approval process.Also, if you've never owned a malinois or working breed and are looking to see what all the fuss is about, Xenon is probably not the puppy we'd recommend as your introduction. There are easier ways to develop an appreciation for the breed; we have other puppies currently in rescue who more suitable for an introduction to the breed.Xenon is a sweet, social, playful puppy with plenty of confidence, a healthy appreciation for recreational mischief, and a promising future in making someone's life considerably more interesting. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six month subscription. ***********************************************************************If you are interested in adopting this pet, please complete an application at this link: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. ***********************************************************************MAD is an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our mailing address is in Michigan, however, our dogs are in private foster homes across the continental US. The state location of each dog is posted with the name of the pet in the title description. We do not disclose exact location of the dogs for the safety of our foster homes and the dogs. If you are located within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick up the pet. For greater distances, MAD does offer transport assistance for up to 350 miles for the adopter, however transport is primarily on the responsibility of the adopter. The basic information that we have available is in this posting, but updates are often first posted on the MAD Rescue Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Approved applicants who are being considered as a match will speak to the adoption counselor and foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dogs.If you have general questions about this pet, please contact us at [email protected]. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377 and leave a message.Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located on our website MAD Rescue Inc