Haystack

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: $600   Meet Haystack – Your Golden Needle in the Fluffiest Pile   Ever feel like you're searching for something rare, something one-of-a-kind, something that just gets you? Well, stop the search—you just found your needle in a Haystack. This 2 year old Chow Chow is the golden strand of fluff and loyalty you didn’t know you were missing. Rescued from a backyard in Southern California with a small crew of equally dusty Chows, Haystack arrived looking like a tumbleweed with a heartbeat. But underneath all that fuzz? A diamond in the fluff.   Haystack is every bit the classic Chow: observant, reserved at first, and deeply devoted once you’ve earned his trust. In true Chow fashion, he prefers to study the room before stepping into the spotlight. But once he’s in your circle? He’s all in. His silly side includes bouncing on beds like a trampoline, sprawling out like a rug in the sun, and sipping water in dramatic, sprinkler-style fashion (you’ve been warned). Haystack may be fluff, but he’s no pushover—he’s a quiet companion with a soft heart who just wants to belong.   This mellow boy enjoys a calm, structured lifestyle. He wakes up around 9 AM, has breakfast in his crate, takes care of business outside, and then splits his day between lounging like royalty indoors or soaking up the sun outside. Dinner comes at 5:30 PM, followed by cuddles and a solid night of TV-watching (Chow Chow documentaries, anyone?). He’s crate-trained, house-trained, and walks well on a leash. Haystack currently lives with a small dog and another Chow and gets along well with both—just give him slow introductions and he’ll be fine.   Haystack’s ideal home is one that’s Chow-savvy and calm. He thrives in a space where he can bond slowly and deeply, and where someone understands that confidence isn’t loud—it’s patient. He’s not the life of the party, but he’s the one who stays by your side long after everyone else has left. If you’ve got a gentle spirit, a soft bed, and a heart ready to be quietly claimed, Haystack might just be the perfect fit.   Come meet your golden boy and find out why he truly is the treasure hidden in the hay.  April 23, 2025, 4:09 am

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