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Located in Richmond, VA,
Champ came in with his sister, Lady, to a rescue in NC in June. They had the same owner for their entire life, and when she passed away, they found themselves with nowhere to go.
Our sister rescue in NC suffered a catastrophic fire in July that destroyed their home. Fortunately, they were able to escape and rescue all the animals. They were left living in an outdoor kennel with no AC. We quickly mobilized to transport the 7 Poms in their care to Richmond, VA.
Champ is a super friendly, energetic older Pom that comes in at a very thin 8lbs! He thinks he is your personal security that must follow you to every room, and snuggles up against your legs at bedtime. With Champ by your side, you will never pee alone again. He’s got your back!
He dances on his back legs to beg for treats and talks to you when you are in the kitchen. He does a handstand and pees with his back legs up high, which is quite hilarious to watch.
During the day, he is thrilled to curl up in a bed in the office while his foster mom works and is ready to go outside to the dog yard as soon as the door slides open. He is also potty pad trained for when he can’t get outside.
Champ gets along with everyone and everything! He loves people, kids, cats, and other dogs.
Don’t let his size or age fool you; despite being almost 12 years old (DOB 10/11/13) and 8lbs soaking wet, he gives off puppy energy.
He spent a few days with another family to gauge whether he and his sister, Lady, could be adopted separately. During this time, he played and chased their 9-month-old Corgi around and interacted with their toddlers with the enthusiasm of a puppy. He loves going on walks and wants to go for a jog as soon as the harness is on. If you are looking for a companion to go on long walks with, Champ is your man!
His undercoat is also not very dense, so grooming should not be labor-intensive. He lets you brush and bathe him with no problems, just be sure to have his treat ready!
Champ and his sister can be adopted separately or together. They are both up to date on all vaccines, have been fixed, and have just had complete dental cleanings in August.
Champ’s adoption fee is $500. We offer discounted fees for Seniors adopting Seniors.
If you would like to help sponsor their care and surgical needs, we have set up a GoFundMe for the fire survivors, or visit our Linktree for other options.
You can message here if you have specific questions.
This is an update. Please read the previous post for more details: Lady & the Scamp – Brother/Sister
We are not 100% sure that she is bonded with her brother Champ. They don’t spend much time together and appear to follow their foster mom around more than they do each other. We are currently considering whether they can be separated for adoption, but would like to have a trial separation to see how it goes.
The first week, she stayed in the office where her foster mom works most of the time, except to eat. We set up a water bowl in the office to ensure she was drinking enough.
Like her brother, Lady loves to dance on her back legs and beg for a treat. She is super gentle about taking the treat from your fingers, almost dropping it.
She has been with us exactly 2 weeks today as I’m writing this. She remains very nervous and runs away whenever you try to pick her up. However, if you sit on the floor, she will come straight to you and climb into your lap; from there, you can pick her up.
As her trust grows, it is becoming easier to interact with her. She still puts her head down and ears back when you reach to pet her, and you have to move slowly and reassure her, but once you make contact, she likes a good butt scratch! I can reach down and pet her most of the time now, but her foster dad still has to get down to her level first. That makes sense because I work from home and she is with me 24/7.
On night 5, my husband brought her to the bedroom to show her where her foster mommy and the rest of the pack were hanging out. Now she likes to sleep at my feet and makes her way to the bedroom every night in her own time. She may not be there when we go to sleep, but she usually is when we wake up.
This past week, she has become more relaxed in the new environment, and I often find her following me as I pop into the kitchen or bathroom during the day. I expect she will continue to improve as she becomes more comfortable.
She is a very sweet girl and gets along with everyone. She needs a home with no children and experienced owners willing to give her the time and patience she needs to trust them and get comfortable.
Although she isn’t happy when her brother steals her bed!
If you would like to help sponsor their care and surgical needs, we have set up a GoFundMe or visit our Linktree for other options.
