Floppy

Meet Floppy! 🐾❤️

Floppy and his three brothers have quite a story. These four littermates were rescued from a boat and ended up at a nearby county shelter. Their shyness and lack of socialization made them difficult candidates for adoption, putting them at risk of euthanasia. Recognizing that these boys might flourish with more time and individualized attention, we brought all four into our care to give them another chance. They're now safe in a loving foster home, where they're slowly learning to trust and build confidence. But while they've found comfort in one another, it's becoming clear that the best way for each of these boys to truly thrive is to find a home of his own, where he can build confidence and blossom independently of his brothers.

Floppy earned his name because of his adorable ears that flop forward! None of his littermates share this distinctive feature, making him stand out from his brothers. He's also the tallest of the four, with a lanky, graceful build that almost resembles a greyhound. For a Chihuahua mix, he's quite tall and elegant! He's mostly tan with beautiful, piercing light brown eyes that make him especially handsome.

Floppy is a sweet, young, healthy adult who absolutely loves other dogs. He's happy to meet new canine friends, enjoys playing and wrestling with them, and generally loves having other dogs around. While he's still very skittish and under-socialized with people, he's made great strides since coming into foster care. Humans are still a little intimidating, but he's slowly learning that he can trust them.

Interestingly, despite being the tallest of his brothers, Floppy has no problem squeezing himself underneath furniture when he needs a little quiet time or wants to self-soothe. He's a gentle boy who sometimes needs space to feel safe, and having the opportunity to decompress at his own pace will be important in helping him continue to grow.

What Floppy needs most is a patient, loving home where he can continue building his confidence. He was saved from a nearby county shelter after being placed on the euthanasia list simply because he was shy. He's already made wonderful progress in foster care, and we believe that having a home of his own will help him become more independent and discover just how wonderful life can be.
Floppy is neutered and would do well in a home with other friendly dogs. He genuinely enjoys their company and could benefit from having canine companions to play with and learn from. However, he will undoubtedly thrive when he's no longer depending on his three shorter brothers to pack-walk around the backyard. Whether he joins a home with other dogs or becomes the center of attention as an only dog, we believe he has so much potential!

Interestingly, a fifth littermate who also lived on the boat was much more social and has already been adopted. Now it's Floppy's turn to find his happy ending.

In time, we know Floppy will become a wonderful member of someone's family. He just needs the opportunity to build confidence, discover his independence, and learn to be his own dog.

If you think your home could give Floppy the patience, love, and opportunity he needs to grow and prosper, please consider giving this handsome boy his chance at a happy ending. ❤️

Primary Color: Tan
Weight: 17.6
Age: 1yrs 2mths 0wks