Matrix

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* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 14th from 12PM – 3PM (unless adopted prior to the event).  3910 Middlefield Road All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.   Adoption fee: $700 Matrix: Take the blue pill... and adopt the cutest puppy around!   Age: 8 weeks old | Weight: 6–7 lbs | Breed: Cattle Dog mix   There must be a glitch in the Matrix, because puppies aren’t supposed to be this sweet! This little shelter rescue is winning hearts everywhere he goes, earning himself the unofficial title of sweetest and cutest puppy in the rescue. With his adorable multicolored nose, full-body wiggles, and deep commitment to being held, Matrix is a tiny lovebug who makes every available lap feel like the best seat in the house.   Professional Snuggler, Party Favorite   Matrix was a little shy when he first arrived, but it didn’t take long for his affectionate personality to shine. These days, he happily greets everyone in his foster family and is thrilled to make new friends. At a recent birthday party, he made the rounds from lap to lap, generously distributing snuggles before falling asleep with one delighted guest. Why mingle when you could cuddle?   He loves checking in on his people as he travels from room to room, and he’s recently added enthusiastic kisses to his repertoire. If he thinks you’ve stopped petting him prematurely, expect a little paw tap requesting that service resume. Belly rubs are always welcome.   Puppy Zoomies, Followed by Serious Lounging   Matrix is remarkably mellow for his age and breed, but he still has plenty of playful puppy spirit. He loves racing around the house with his ears pinned back, enjoying a good toy session, and exploring the yard. Once he’s gotten his wiggles out, he transforms into a wonderfully snuggly couch potato, settling into a lap and rolling over for belly rubs.   He currently lives with a 10-pound dog who is almost two years old, and the two get along famously. They share toys, toss them back and forth, and enjoy zoomies around the living room. A brief encounter with a neighborhood cat barely caught his attention, though he hasn’t lived with a cat in his foster home.   A Little Guy with a Lovely Routine   Matrix starts his morning around 7 a.m., quietly waiting in his crate until his family comes to get him. Then it’s time for happy grunts, excited squeals, and an all-over wiggle celebration! He heads straight outside for a potty break before turning his attention to the next important order of business: breakfast.   A good play session follows, and then comes one of his greatest talents—napping. Dinner is around 6 p.m., followed by an evening on the couch with his foster family. He’s even been keeping up with Love Is Blind, although his own approach to finding love mostly involves climbing into someone’s lap. Around 10 p.m., he happily heads into his crate for bed.   A Crate-Loving Puppy   Matrix’s foster family has fostered for five years, and his peaceful bedtime manners have made quite an impression. He settles into his crate without nighttime yelping and has kept it accident-free in his foster home.   He also chooses his crate for daytime downtime, especially a wire crate that lets him watch the household. An exercise pen is a different story: Matrix would rather climb or push his way out than settle in one. A secure crate is his preferred cozy retreat.   He’s making a promising start on potty training, heading outdoors when taken out and consistently using a potty pad inside. He is still a very young puppy, so his adopters should plan to continue frequent potty breaks, praise, and a consistent routine. He hasn’t started leash walks yet.   Tiny Paws, Big Personality   Matrix loves a chew toy and may bring one along to greet you. He has some normal puppy mouthiness and enjoys a little backyard digging, but he responds well to gentle redirection. His foster family hasn’t heard him bark yet—even when visitors arrive or other dogs are around.   His funniest hobby? Importing leaves. Matrix likes to bring treasures in from the yard, sometimes attempting to sneak past his people with an enormous leaf in his mouth and the innocent expression of a puppy who absolutely, definitely has nothing to declare.   And when he gets excited, he talks with his paws. He’ll swing his front feet around, reach for your hand, and try to pull it closer for attention. His foster family compares him to Moira from Schitt’s Creek: expressive, charming, and impossible to overlook.   His Happily Ever After   Matrix would love an active, affectionate household that makes time for play, training, and plenty of closeness. He enjoys canine companionship and could be a wonderful addition to a home with a playful resident dog, or a family committed to helping him build dog friendships as he grows. His foster family describes his coat as low shedding and easy to maintain, with an occasional stray hair left behind.   He may be an unusually mellow little fellow today, but Matrix is still a growing Cattle Dog mix who will need continued learning, enrichment, and outlets for his energy. In return, he’s offering a fabulous combination of playful sidekick and devoted snuggle buddy.   If your idea of a perfect match includes puppy kisses, expressive little paws, and a lap full of love, Matrix is ready to meet you!