Scruffy ~ Maltese x (on trial 18/1/2019)

My name is Scruffy and I am a 7 year old male Maltese x. I am a very happy and loving dog. I am always smiling! I’m very low maintenance - I just want a lap to curl up on, a nice meal and maybe short walk. I am very loyal and affectionate, and will be your shadow no matter which room you walk into.

I am house trained and I love nothing more than laying on the lounge and watching TV with my family until it’s bedtime and I use my puppy dog eyes to try and get a spot on the end of the bed, which I usually do. I have the occasional accident inside but I only have a tiny bladder so I don’t make much mess when I do.

I know how to sit and beg, and I am an allround easy dog to have around. I love other dogs so I would love a canine sibling but this is not essential. As long as someone is home more often than not I am happy. I used to live with a young teenager but I haven’t been exposed to small children very much. I am a very gentle boy so with the right introduction, I think I would be okay with kids. I am currently living with a grumpy old cat who isn’t very nice to me so I try to give her space. We both sleep in my foster parents bedroom at night and I would love to cuddle with her but she won’t allow it.

I am happy to be outside if my family are out and about, but I will need a home where I can sleep inside and cuddle on the lounge with my family most of the day. I am not an escape artist, digger or nuisance barker. I can be a little food possessive so I have to be fed separately to any other dogs I live with.

I have a lot of love to give and am searching for a cuddle buddy who will love me just as much as much foster family do.

For more information or to meet Scruffy please contact his foster carer Sarah on sarahkdebenham@gmail.com Scruffy is in foster care in Mayfield, NSW and is available for adoption interstate. His adoption fee is $400 and he is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered.

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