Taffy

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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: $750 Meet Taffy: The Sweetest Little Loaf You'll Ever Love   If sugar could wag its tail, have an adorable underbite, and occasionally snore with its tongue sticking out, it would be Taffy.   This precious 3-4 year old, 29 lb Pug is equal parts couch potato, loyal sidekick, and professional heart thief. She doesn't ask for much in life— just a cozy place to nap, a few leisurely walks, and the privilege of following you absolutely everywhere. Bathroom? She's coming. Kitchen? She's already there. Laundry room? Obviously she has to supervise.   She simply wants to be wherever her favorite person is.   A Day in the Life of Miss Taffy   Taffy likes a predictable schedule and settles beautifully into daily life. On workdays, she starts the morning around 7:00 a.m. with a nice 15-minute walk before breakfast. While her foster is at work, she relaxes comfortably in her x-pen with a cozy bed, water, and breakfast waiting for her. She's proven to be wonderfully trustworthy and has never had an accident while home alone.   When her person gets home, she's ready for another stroll, followed by dinner and one final evening walk before bedtime. At night, she sleeps peacefully in her crate like the perfect little lady.   On weekends or work-from-home days, she happily adds an extra lunchtime walk and even enjoys longer adventures—she's completed walks up to 2½ miles while keeping an easy pace and never pulling on leash.   Velcro? More Like Super Glue.   Taffy's favorite hobby is...you.   She's one of those rare dogs who genuinely seems happiest just existing beside her person. If you move rooms, she moves rooms. If you sit down, she'll happily settle beside you. If you head to the bathroom, congratulations—you've got company.   Despite being incredibly attached to her people, she isn't demanding. She's perfectly content to simply nap nearby while you work, watch TV, read a book, or scroll your phone.   And yes...her tiny tongue often sticks out while she sleeps. Between that, her adorable underbite, and the occasional soft snore, she's basically impossible not to fall in love with.   Certified Couch Potato...With Surprise Zoomies   About 98% of the time, Taffy can be found doing what she does best:   Napping.   Lounging.   Perfecting the art of being an adorable potato.   But every now and then, if you encourage her to play, a completely different dog appears. Wiggle your hands, act playful, and suddenly this calm little pug transforms into a zooming loaf of bread flying laps around the couch at full speed.   It's unexpected.   It's hilarious.   And it's over almost as quickly as it started.   The Definition of Easygoing   Fireworks? No problem.   Garbage trucks? Doesn't care.   Motorcycles? Barely worth looking at.   Barking neighbor dogs? She strolls right past.   Taffy has one of the calmest temperaments you'll find. She hardly ever barks and takes life's surprises in stride. During the Fourth of July, she calmly walked outside during peak fireworks without batting an eye.   She enjoys meeting new people and will happily accept pets from complete strangers. If someone offers affection, she's already convinced they're a new best friend.   Walks Are Her Happy Place   Taffy is an absolute pleasure on leash.   She walks politely without pulling and enjoys exploring at a comfortable pace. If she spots another dog across the street, she'll stop to admire them and may lean toward saying hello, but she has shown no barking or reactive behavior.   She's simply curious and social.   House Manners? Straight A's.   Aside from one understandable accident on her very first day, Taffy has been completely house trained.   She sleeps soundly in her crate every night and has even started putting herself to bed when her foster tells her it's bedtime.   She isn't destructive, doesn't chew things she's not supposed to, doesn't dig, and is generally one of the easiest roommates you could ask for.   She may bark or whine briefly when her person first leaves the house, but this has steadily improved as she's learned they'll always come back.   A Gentle Heart   One of the most touching things about Taffy is how forgiving she is.   Sometimes she'll flinch when someone reaches toward her, suggesting she may not have always been treated with the kindness she deserves. Yet despite whatever happened in her past, she still chooses to trust people.   She greets strangers with hopeful eyes, welcomes affection, and has never shown any aggression toward her foster.   She truly has one of the sweetest souls you'll ever meet.   The Home She's Been Waiting For   Taffy doesn't need an exciting lifestyle.   She doesn't need marathon hikes or endless games of fetch.   She simply wants a family that adores her as much as she'll adore them.   Whether you work from home or head into the office, Taffy adapts beautifully as long as she gets quality time with her people. As with any pug, her future family should be prepared to keep her facial folds clean and be mindful of warm weather since pugs can overheat more easily.   Most importantly, she's looking for someone who will let her love them completely.   Because that's exactly what she'll do.   Why You'll Fall for Taffy   Some dogs impress you with tricks.   Some amaze you with athletic ability.   Taffy's superpower is making you feel loved.   One look into those enormous puppy-dog eyes—especially when paired with her tiny tongue sticking out—and you'll understand why her foster says she's the sweetest dog they've ever met.   She's gentle, funny, loyal, wonderfully low maintenance, and full of quiet charm.   Favorite Taffy Moments   Taffy has perfected the art of keeping her foster laughing.     She has an Oscar-worthy begging face. She never pesters for food, but those giant eyes could make even the strongest person question every life decision they've ever made. Think Puss in Boots...but somehow even more convincing.   And lately, she's learned that when it's time for her foster to leave for work, she can delay the inevitable by sprinting underneath the dining room table where she's just out of reach.   She's clever.   She's hilarious.   She's unbelievably sweet.   And she's more than ready to find the person she'll spend the rest of her life following from room to room.