Atlas

My story

Atlas may be the runt of his litter, but no one told him that! At 10 weeks old, he’s a confident, clever little pup who greets the world with a wagging tail, a fearless heart, and the swagger of someone who knows he’s adorable. He was the first of his siblings to explore, to learn “sit,” and to show off his personality—and now he’s ready to bring all that brilliance and love to his forever home.This tiny-but-mighty boy is the ultimate explorer—hence the name Atlas! He’s especially fond of playtime with rolling toys and has a playful little growl that friends say sounds just like baby Simba. He’s got a high energy level and will thrive in a home with plenty of activity, toys, and interaction. A fenced yard isn’t required, but it would be a big plus for this zoomie king.Atlas has been working on potty training and is picking it up so quickly! He's a quick learner, so he's also used to sleeping in a crate at night with his siblings. He is always the first of his siblings to approach a new dog, all tail wags and ready to say hi! He would LOVE to have a doggy sibling in his forever home, but this is not required. As a typical puppy, he can be pretty mouthy so he may need some redirection when playing with kids and he responds well. He has not been tested with cats.Atlas had a tough start to life, earning a few battle scars and a survivor’s spirit after his mama (a struggling stray) had difficulty caring for her pups. But you’d never know it now—he’s living proof that the smallest pup can have the biggest heart. If you’re looking for a best friend who’s ready to explore the world with you, Atlas is your guy.If you are interested in Atlas, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $550. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Atlas, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.