Breed: Terrier mix
DOB: 2006
Sex: Neutered male
Weight: 20 pounds
Foster home: Cheryl P.
290-07

Sanders has lovely wavy, wire-y hair mixed with silver strands and a funny silver beard with red highlights.  He is small fellow with big, brown eyes.

Sanders has likely spent his short life tied to a rope or chain outside.  And tragically, during that time, he was infected with heartworm.  He has recently undergone successful heartworm treatment and is completely recovered.

Little Sanders is friendly and gentle with all adults.  He is initially timid with men but responds affectionately within a few minutes.  He loves running with the other foster dogs in the backyard but needs a good fence to contain him.  He is able to climb short fences and wiggle through holes to reach adventures on the other side.  His foster mom says he would really prefer to be the only dog so he could get ALL the attention in the house instead of having to share it.  He likes nothing more than laying on his foster mom’s lap, putting his head on her shoulder to take a nap.  He lays incredibly still on her lap for a long time hoping she’ll forget he’s there and he can stay. 

Sanders is re-discovering his own value after a short life without being part of a family. He is learning that he has worth and is savoring being part of a family.  He likes looking like every other modern little boy in his Spiderman scarf; a sweet little fellow trying to fit in. 

He didn’t know about being in a house and was surprised by the doors and the television but has adapted quickly to having a soft, warm, dry dog bed in which to snuggle. He is able to stay in a crate without accidents for up to 8 hours. He is healthy, gently affectionate and seeks always to please humans.  He’ll be a quiet, gentle, affectionate family member.  

His response to cats and children are unknown at this time although his activity level would indicate he shouldn’t be placed with children under 11 years old.

To learn more about Sanders, contact lisa@schnauzerama.org.