Toby: The Loveable Lapdog!

Toby is a three and a half year old Pekingese/Papillon mix. He’s a handsome guy and he knows it! This guy may be a loveable little lapdog but he also doubles as guard dog. He enjoys cuddling with his person, going for walks, and carrying his favorite toy with him everywhere. He is on alert though and will keep watch over the house while you’re gone since he’s house trained and can be left on his own. Once you come home he will jump for joy and grab his toy to celebrate your arrival. He is a bit of a goofball and is good with traveling, kids, and other dogs once he’s gotten to know them. He also loves to run to burn off energy and at the end of the day would be happy to pass out on his dog bed. He is a loyal guy and loves people but doesn’t care much for felines.  

Toby needs a family that will keep set boundaries for him and not just spoil him rotten; as hard as that is! Otherwise, in typical lapdog fashion he will assume the role of pack leader in the house. He needs his forever family to be able to introduce him to other dogs and people slowly so he has time to warm up to them. He does have experience living with other dogs in his foster home that were around his size. Toby is also a whiz with the tricks and knows how to sit, stay, lie down, jump, and shake. He can sit and put his paws out looking like he’s begging too. How could you say no to that handsome face? Toby’s forever home will be lucky to have such a loyal new member.

For more info on Toby email us at dogs@pethavenMN.org. 

Here's Toby!

Toby was adopted a couple of years ago.  You can see from the pictures that he is living the good life and loving it.

With his Beagle nose, he can cause a little havoc.  Last Christmas Eve, he ate his grandma's birthday cake, so his mom had to call all over town trying find a new one -- an unmanageable feat on a holiday.  She ended up baking a new cake in the wee hours of Christmas morning.

This year, Toby will be spending the holiday with his foster foster mom.  Laura knows she will not be able to leave any treats within reach of this motivated boy and hopes he will spend his time happily snoozing as in the picture below.

Adopted Dog Update: Toby (formerly PeeWee)

One of the highlights for all of us that volunteer with Pet Haven is when we hear from adopters and we get updated photos and stories! In December, 2007 we had one the cutest chihuahua pups come through our foster program. His name was Pee Wee. He could almost fit into the palm of our foster's hand (photo on right).

In February, 2008 he was adopted and the rest is history. PeeWee is now Toby and according to his new mom "is doing extremely well. Chloe (westie) and him are good friends and he has been a wonderful addition to the family. My family and I are grateful for you allowing him to be a part of our family."

We are always thrilled to hear from adopters. As an all-volunteer organization, we share at new volunteer orientations that our paycheck comes in the form of slobbery kisses and in the reward of knowing that not only have we made a difference in the life of another Toby, but Toby has made a difference in the life of another human being..... every rescued dog that comes through our foster program touches our heart and they will always be a part of the Pet Haven family.

Many thanks to Toby's new mom for sending us an update! If you have adopted a dog or cat from Pet Haven we would love to hear from you!