Posy
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Female
Breed: Maltese & Yorkshire Terrier Mix
Age: Est DOB: 08/2018
Weight: 8.4 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes w/ the right fit
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Older or No kids Ideal
House Trained: Doing great!
History: Posy is a beautiful girl who needed a second chance at a good life. She quickly wriggled her way into our hearts with her big personality. She hopes to find her forever home soon!
A Note from the Foster: Meet Posy 💕
7 years young | 8.5 lbs | Morkie | Devoted Companion with a Big Personality
Posy is a tiny girl with a BIG personality and an even bigger capacity for love. She doesn’t just want a home — she wants her person. And once she decides that’s you, you’ll never question whether you’re loved again.
She bonds deeply and fairly quickly (about an hour to decide you’re acceptable 😉). She does seem to prefer women, though she will warm up to a patient man with a little extra time. She’s still her foster mom’s favorite human, but she’ll go to her foster dad when needed. She’s cautiously warming up to a 12-year-old, but she would do best in a calm, adult-only or older-teen (12+) home. Younger children just aren’t her comfort zone.
Posy is outgoing once she feels safe and clearly has experience living in a home. She eats well, keeps her crate clean, and does a great job going potty outside. She’s had a few indoor accidents, mostly when she’s feeling extra clingy or unsure, so she’ll benefit from continued consistency and routine in her forever home.
Now for the honest part: she is very attached to her person and does struggle with separation right now. Crating has been hard for her — she will bark and protest when separated, especially at night. She truly prefers being near her human and would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time.
That said, Posy has been navigating several temporary challenges that are likely contributing to her clinginess. She’s had multiple recent transitions between fosters, has been on antibiotics (which caused loose stools and possible yeast irritation), and has been in the proestrus stage — which can make dogs extra sensitive and emotional. Before adoption, she will be spayed (so no more hormone fluctuations), she’ll be finished with her antibiotics, and her tummy and skin should be feeling much better. With stability, comfort, and those temporary issues resolved, we expect her confidence and independence to continue growing — we’re already seeing little glimpses of it.
Underneath her slightly grumpy “I’ve had a week” exterior is a deeply loving, devoted little companion. And to be fair, she will absolutely let you know where you stand with her — you’ll never be left guessing how she feels. When she loves you, she makes it very clear.
Her favorite hobbies include:
Being held (ideally as much as possible)
Sniffing every inch of the house and yard like it’s a detective mission
Gazing at herself in mirrors… and then possibly arguing with that “other dog.” 😅
Health-wise, she’s in great shape for a 7-year-old Morkie! She’ll have some needed dental extractions taken care of before adoption, and she has a luxating patella (very common in small breeds and currently manageable). Overall, she’s a healthy little lady with lots of love left to give.
Posy is looking for someone who wants a close bond and is willing to give her a little time to fully settle. In return, she’ll give you loyalty, personality, and a whole lot of heart in an 8.5-pound package. 💗
Adoption Fee: $560 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
