Tater

My story

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption fee: $700 Meet Tater & Tot – The Breakfast Club Duo You Never Knew You Needed!   Tater and Tot were rescued from a shelter at the tender age of five to six weeks and weighed less than two lbs. Now 8 weeks old and full of sass, snuggles, and snacky-time precision, Tater and Tot are a delicious little duo of pint-sized potatoes who are growing fast, learning even faster, and basically running their foster home like a well-oiled puppy circus. Although they're great eaters, Tater only weighs 2.2 lbs and Tot weighs 3 lbs, so it's likely they will stay tiny when fully grown!   These two wake up with the sun. At 5:30 AM sharp, the alarm goes off (just kidding, it’s Tot bunny-hopping across the pen like she’s late for her Broadway debut). Breakfast is at 6:30, but let’s be honest: they’ve been planning the meal since 5:31. With four gourmet meals daily and a very serious schedule of play-nap-snack-repeat, Tater and Tot are living their best puppy lives.   Toty is the confident explorer, attention-hog, and grass-dancing queen. She fearlessly leads all backyard expeditions and loves to make dramatic returns from her adventures with a look that says, “I have seen things.” She demands to be picked up when Tater’s getting more kisses— her version of justice. Her signature move? Cartoon-style bunny hops through the lawn, obviously.   Tater is the gentle gentleman, the sweet little shadow to Toty’s spotlight. Reserved and thoughtful, Tater prefers lounging in laps, carefully climbing up humans like a koala, and watching TikToks like the thoughtful Gen Alpha boy he is. He’ll let you know when he's ready for snuggles with a soft whine, then settle into your arms like a warm potato dumpling.   When they first arrived, the yard was terrifying, the grass was lava, and the world was big and weird. But now? Now they strut through the backyard like it’s their runway and nap in the sun like they invented relaxation.   They play wonderfully with their foster siblings (10lbs and 30lbs), are respectful, take corrections well, and have recently discovered the concept of barking. What comes out, however, is more “baby gremlin meets squeaky rubber chicken.” It’s adorable chaos. You're welcome.   Already crate-trained at night (without a peep!) and learning potty commands like little scholars. They’ve mastered “Sit” and “Down,” and are currently working on “Be Cute” (but honestly, they were born with that one).   Ideal Home? Pretty much anywhere that’s ready for an overload of cuteness, some early mornings, and a lot of love. Tater would love a patient, gentle touch to help him keep building confidence. Toty says she’s fine as long as she gets a front-row seat to “Family Guy.”   Fun Fact: Tot is obsessed with cartoons. She sits in front of the TV like she’s reviewing animation styles. Tater, meanwhile, is a social media junkie. Show him a reel of dogs doing tricks and he’ll gaze at the screen like he’s watching art come to life.   Tater and Tot are the perfect blend of silly and sweet, sleepy and snuggly, quiet and chaotic. Adopt one of them, and you’ll never need another alarm clock again ;).    July 20, 2025, 1:23 pm

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