MEET ETHAN….a very sweet, handsome 3 yr old, tan/black, 11 lb Yorkie/ShihTzu/Maltese?? Based on the way he came into the shelter, limping and disheveled (see pic below), it’s no wonder they couldn’t tell what breed he is! If people would spay and neuter their dogs, we would have all these hook-ups that confuse us! It was suggested that he probably had been hit by a car and had a broken pelvis. X-rays showed it was an old injury and if he was hit, it only grazed him because he is now walking fine. All we can tell you about this boy is he is gentle, calm and loving. He’s being fostered with a very busy boy who Ethan keeps telling “mind your own business!” He is a sweetheart who just wants to be a good boy, not make any trouble and love life! He does his business outside — and squats to pee twice a day and that’s all we’ve seen so far! He will stop in the middle of the sidewalk, when you least expect it, and squat!

Even with his diminutive size, when on a walk, Ethan has made it his job to give a warning bark to any other dogs around that he is your protector! Only one or two short barks, and a little drama, to let all know he’s on the job! He still seems a little shut down, but only arrived a week ago. He hasn’t started playing with toys or give kisses, but he loves being next to you and does cuddle. Other than his announcement on the street, he is quiet as a mouse and looks at you with those human eyes and you just want to squeeze him!

The ideal home for Ethan would be one where there is a family with or without another dog (the other dog would need to be his size or smaller, calm and comforting), with or without kids (over 8 yrs) and definitely one with patience and the time to dote on him. Or a home where you are looking for a furchild to love and devote time to. He does need to be walked (loves his walks) and loves to go out and about with his person Does that sound like your home?