Adoptable
Merv’s Pawsport
Chihuahua · Adult
Dog Gone Seattle Rescue · Seattle, WA
Adult
Age
Male
Sex
Small
Size
Chihuahua
Breed
Hey, friend! Merv here.
I survived thirty dogs and a rescue, and now I'm perfecting the art of the perfect nap in a quiet home where love actually reaches me.
I'm the calm one (it's in writing). A quiet home and a patient hand and I'm yours.
I'm a Seattle local, just waiting on the right person.
Here's the thing — I can't tell if we'd truly click until I know a little about you. Sign in (it's free) and I'll size up your place, say hello to any dogs you've got — or be your very first — and give you my honest read on whether we'd be a match.
Who knows — by Thanksgiving I might be napping on somebody's couch. I'd love it to be near you, one way or another.
Either way, thank you for seeing me today. That part mattered more than you know. — Merv
- Vaccinated
- House-Trained
- Good with Dogs
About Merv
Animal Information: Merv was brought into the Stanislaus Shelter as part of a hoarding case. He was living in a home with 30 dogs, and not being cared for. Despite having never left that property before, Merv was sweet with shelter and veterinary staff. We were happy to give him a ticket to a better life here in Seattle, and can't wait to get to know him Foster Profile: Merv is getting neutered on 11/4 and will be available for adoption after recovery! Foster Merv (aka Merlin) arrived two weeks ago and is slowly settling in. He didn't come from great beginnings and that's pretty obvious in his mannerisms. He's pretty fearful and will sometimes cower when his foster mom reaches down to pet him, but little by little, he's gaining confidence and learning that he's safe and loved. He's doing great going potty outside and is mostly quiet in his crate. When Merv first arrived, he had no idea how to walk on a leash. Now he gets SO excited when the leash comes out and absolutely loves his walks! Watching his confidence grow has been pretty special. Merv will need a quieter home with a patient family who will give him time to continue building trust. We think he'd really benefit from another confident dog to show him the ropes. A fenced yard would also be ideal, because while Merv now loves his walks, he has yet to decide that pooping on a leash is acceptable. Merv is such a sweet boy, and with a little time, patience and love, we know he's going to blossom into an absolute gem of a dog. Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $575 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations Rabies and DPPV per AVMA standards, any indicated preventative care, heartworm test, microchip with lifetime registration, and recent health check with a veterinarian. Adoption fee may be tax deductible as Dog Gone Seattle is a 501c3 organization (ID 81-5101166). Apply Online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: This dog was transferred from Stanislaus Animal Shelter. He will be transferred via Wigglebutts, arriving to foster care on 9/27/26 and available for adoption in the greater Seattle area once evaluated in foster care.
Good to Know
Merv is listed by Dog Gone Seattle Rescue in Seattle, WA. The rescue handles the adoption — Pawsada helps the right family discover Merv.
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