None of our adoptions are on a first come, first serve basis. We match our dogs with the family that suits them best. Please read our Adoption Procedures before continuing.
Name: Birdie
Age: 7.5 years old
Sex: F
Weight: 15 pounds
Altered: Yes
Previous Life: Breeder Release
Good with dogs/cats/kids: Yes, another dog is required/Unknown/Yes, but she does take a while to warm up to new people of any age.
Likes: She is starting to play with toys and chew on bones!
Dislikes: Change
House-trained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Fenced yard required: Not required, but is preferred. Adoption coordinator will evaluate potential adopters and decide accordingly.
Special needs: Birdie thrives in a calm, predictable environment and does best with gentle handling and routine. She has some manageable digestive sensitivities that are currently well controlled with a thoughtfully chosen diet, a consistent feeding schedule, and a calm mealtime routine. With this structure in place, she feels good and does well day to day. Birdie prefers low-key households and benefits from patient humans who allow her to approach on her own terms. Her foster family will happily review her routine and care plan with adopters to ensure a smooth transition and continued success.
Birdie is a gentle, quiet little pug who is happiest in a calm, cozy home with people who understand that love does not have to be loud.
She is not the kind of dog who rushes up to strangers or demands attention. Birdie likes to take her time. When given space and a peaceful environment, she will come to you when she is ready. As her trust grows, she shows it with sweet kisses, happy wiggles when you come home, and a joy that feels extra special because it is earned.
Most days, Birdie can be found napping nearby, curled up on a dog bed, at the end of the couch, or tucked into a soft blanket. She does not need to be in your lap to feel connected. She simply enjoys being close.
Birdie thrives in a low-key, predictable environment. A quieter household or a calm pack of dogs would be ideal for her. She does well with other dogs and seems comforted by their presence, especially those with relaxed energy. Busy or chaotic homes would likely be overwhelming for her.
Birdie does have some special care needs, but they are stable and well managed with routine. She does best with a thoughtfully chosen diet, a consistent feeding schedule, and a calm mealtime routine. With this structure in place, she feels good and does well day to day. Her foster family has learned what works for her and will happily walk adopters through everything so Birdie can continue to thrive.
She is about 98 percent potty trained and has done wonderfully with consistent and regular access to a fenced yard, which has been a huge confidence booster for her. She is also doing much better with her kennel and settles nicely.
Birdie does not need perfection. She needs patience, kindness, and a soft place to land. In return, she offers quiet companionship, a gentle heart, and a deeply rewarding bond that grows over time.
Birdie would be a wonderful match for someone who appreciates calm energy, understands routine, and believes that some of the most meaningful connections unfold slowly.
Are you interested in adopting Birdie? Review our adoption procedures and learn the next steps here.
Birdie’s minimum adoption donation is $275.