Charlie

Hey there, I'm Charlie. I'm a 5.5pound 4year old male Yorkshire terrier. I've had a rough start, to put it kindly. I am looking for a person who will take things nice and slow for me, and take time to build a bond. My foster dad spends a lot of time with me, loving on me and teaching me that people can be kind.

I love CHEESE! It's my favorite thing. I'll do pretty much anything for it.

I am slowly coming out of my shell, but I'm not quite there yet. I am afraid of a lot of things. I had never been in a house prior to coming to my foster home, so it is all new to me.

I will cower away from new people, and I take time to learn to trust, but once I do, I will be your little shadow.

I love to chew on toys! I am learning the difference between what is and what isn't a toy - before my foster home, the only thing I had to play with was my food dish. I still like to chew on my dish, so my foster family picks it up when I'm done eating.

When I came to my foster home I had very broken and damaged teeth from chewing on the bars of the cage I used to live in. Emporium Yorkie Rescue Department made sure I got dental work done to remove my broken teeth. I also had my stenotic nares corrected at the same time. I can breathe much better now!

I am neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, microchipped, and have been treated with monthly parasite preventatives. I am also crate trained.

I have been learning about potty training, but I forget sometimes. I do go potty every time I am taken outside, and I never go poop in the house. Frequent potty breaks help me remember where I am supposed to pee.

Even though I am a shy guy, I am hopeful that someone will give me a chance to show what a gentleman I can be. It will take some patience and a lotta love, but we will get there!"

Charlie is a scared dog who will need an experienced 'dog person' who can help him learn to be his best self. He is a very gentle dog who will pancake to the ground when someone new tries to touch him. He does not become aggressive, but will try to get away from scary situations. For this reason, we are requiring a securely fenced yard for him.

Charlie is being fostered and interested adopters should come to his foster home or get approved before adopting him. 

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