BW: Panda

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* This litter of puppies will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, July 11th from 12–3 PM (unless pre-adopted prior to the event). All puppies are available for pre-adoption now and will be ready to go to their homes on July 15th! All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.   Adoption fee: $650 Meet the Black & White Puppies!   Born in the rescue on May 18, 2026, these almost 8 week old adorable puppies are the lucky offspring of our wonderful Mama Clover.   Clover is a 30-pound mixed breed with a fabulous personality—friendly, outgoing, affectionate, and the kind of dog who wins everyone over within minutes. Her puppies have clearly inherited her wonderful temperament. Dad remains a mystery, but with the puppies already weighing 5–7 pounds at this young age, we expect them to grow into medium-sized dogs.   These puppies are truly some of the sweetest, friendliest puppies we have ever had in the rescue. They are mellow, quiet, playful, curious, and incredibly people-oriented. They come running when called, expecting either food or affection, and watching them trot over with happy little faces is guaranteed to make your day.   For puppies, they are remarkably well behaved. They sleep quietly through the night in their x-pen, settle nicely during the day, and spend their waking hours playing, exploring, wrestling, and soaking up attention. Tug-of-war is a favorite game, and every one of them loves cuddles.   Daily Routine   Their days follow a wonderful routine that has helped them become such confident, happy little pups. They wake around 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and a potty break, enjoy some playtime before settling in for a nap, spend the afternoon alternating between meals, outdoor play, and more naps, and finish the day with dinner, one last potty break, and a peaceful night's sleep. They're excellent eaters, and they're already learning that people are the source of both delicious meals and lots of love. Puffin (lime) — The smallest and most people oriented. She is the first to make sure she’s up on a lap, and always trying to sneak in kisses as often as possible. When there are no people around, she’s the first in the puppy pile and the last to get up out of bed when they transition from napping to play time. Sometimes she misses a whole wrestling session and just waits for the others to come back for the next nap.   Panda (blue) — He’s the largest but incredibly gentle. So sweet and kind, he never complains when his siblings grab his ear too tight or chomp on a leg too hard. He and Zebra are partners in crime for just about every activity, so much so that the fosters have a hard time telling them apart. They love to play tug of war with a soft toy.   Orca — She’s the most adventurous, exploring the whole perimeter and occasionally finding the weakest link for an escape route to find the next experience. Although she's always ready for adventure, she likes to stay close to see what you are up to. She is very curious.   Zebra (yellow) — He is always happy to see you, and celebrates hard by jumping for your attention and climbing all over you when you first arrive. If a second person enters the room, he celebrates just as hard the second time! He and Panda play tug of war a lot, and wrestle longest.   The Bottom Line   These puppies have been raised with love from the very beginning, and it shows. They are affectionate, social, easygoing, and wonderfully well adjusted for their age. While every puppy will continue learning and growing in their new home, they've already built an incredible foundation that will help them thrive.   If you're looking for a happy, friendly, medium-sized companion to grow up with your family, you truly couldn't ask for a sweeter group of puppies. Just be prepared—you may have a hard time choosing only one! As with all young littermates, puppies should be adopted separately so they can each develop into confident, independent adult dogs.