Apple Fritter

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* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, July 11th from 12-3 PM unless adopted prior to the event.   All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.   Adoption fee: $650 Meet Apple Fritter   Apple Fritter is a 4 month old Chow puppy with a soft, fluffy coat and an even softer personality. She’s the kind of puppy who feels like a living stuffed animal— quiet, gentle, and endlessly endearing in everything she does. Beneath her fluffy exterior is a thoughtful little pup who is still learning about the world, but doing it at her own calm, steady pace.   Apple starts her mornings around 7:00 a.m. with a quick potty break before happily heading back to bed for a little more sleep. Breakfast comes around 9:00 a.m., after which she takes her time finding just the right potty spot in the yard. During the day, she enjoys a nice balance of play and rest— especially romping around with her resident puppy housemate. The two love to wrestle, chase, and nap together, and when she’s not engaged with her dog friend, Apple is perfectly content chewing toys, exploring the backyard, or lounging nearby.   Because she was still too young and not fully vaccinated during her foster stay, Apple didn’t go on walks yet. Instead, she enjoyed stroller rides, where she calmly observed the world around her without fear or reactivity. Dinner is served around 9:00 p.m., which she greets with noticeably more enthusiasm than breakfast, and then she settles in for the night. While she isn’t a fan of the crate yet, she sleeps quietly through the entire night on the floor of the home, resting peacefully until morning.   Personality   Apple Fritter’s story begins with a shy, timid puppy who spent her first days in foster care quietly hiding under the dining room table, trying to make sense of her new world. But with time, patience, and stability, she slowly blossomed into a gentle, affectionate, and playful companion.   Today, Apple is a calm, sweet-natured puppy who enjoys companionship without needing constant attention. She’s what you might call a “velcro-with-distance” dog— she likes being near her people, often following them from room to room, but is just as happy settling a few feet away, quietly observing while you go about your day.   She is not a demanding or overly needy puppy. Instead, she offers a soft presence: present, calm, and content simply to be part of your space.   Apple rarely barks or whines. When she does vocalize, it’s usually a gentle request to go outside or an excited invitation for her dog friend to play. She quickly learned how to use a doggy door and has adapted beautifully to home life.   Dog Social & Play Style   Apple thrives with other dogs and truly shines in their company. She currently lives with another young puppy, and the two spend their days playing, exploring, and resting together. Apple is gentle during play, enjoys chase and wrestling games, and takes cues well from her canine companions.   She has not yet been introduced to cats or children in her foster home, but her temperament suggests a soft, non-aggressive nature.   Energy Level & Temperament   Apple is a lovely balance of playful and relaxed. She enjoys bursts of puppy energy— running in the yard, playing with toys, and engaging with her dog friend—but she’s equally happy to settle down for long naps and quiet lounging.   She is not hyper or high-strung. Instead, she naturally regulates her energy and transitions smoothly between play and rest.   Training & House Manners   Apple is housetrained and has had no indoor accidents in foster care. She confidently uses the doggy door and prefers doing her business outdoors in the yard, though she sometimes takes her time finding the perfect spot.   She is still working on crate training and is improving steadily, but she currently prefers sleeping on the floor at night, where she rests quietly and without disruption.   Like many puppies, she is still learning boundaries around chewing and may occasionally carry interesting items (like a shoe) into the yard out of curiosity—not destruction. She is not destructive or mischievous, just a playful, inquisitive puppy discovering her environment.   She is not yet familiar with potty pads, as she has consistently been successful going outside.   Ideal Home   Apple Fritter would thrive in a calm, patient home that understands shy puppies need time to blossom. She would likely do best with another gentle dog— either a confident, kind adult dog or another playful puppy who can help guide her.   She is not a high-drive or overly food-motivated puppy, so training should be approached with patience, routine, and positive reinforcement rather than treats alone. She responds best to consistency and gentle encouragement.   Because she is still building confidence in new environments, her future family should be prepared to give her time to adjust and not rush her affection— she will come around beautifully when she feels safe.   Regular grooming will also be important as her fluffy Chow coat grows in and matures.   Why You’ll Love Her   Apple Fritter is one of those rare puppies who brings a sense of calm wherever she goes. She is quiet, steady, and deeply sweet. Living with her feels like sharing space with a soft, living plush toy who quietly follows you from room to room just to be near you.   Everything she does— from her gentle play style to her careful way of exploring the world—feels thoughtful and endearing. She doesn’t demand attention; she earns your affection simply by being herself.   Favorite Story   One day, her foster mom was getting ready for a run and discovered that her left shoe had mysteriously vanished. Moments later, the doggy door flapped open— and there was Apple, having quietly carried the shoe all the way to the farthest corner of the backyard.   She didn’t chew it. She didn’t destroy it. She simply moved it.   It felt like her very soft, very quiet way of saying, “Don’t go without me just yet.”   Apple Fritter is a gentle soul with a big heart, just waiting for the right home to help her continue growing into the wonderful dog she is becoming.