Brando

My story

Meet Brando — affectionate, playful, and full of heart. Brando is a loyal, loving companion who bonds deeply with his person and loves being part of the action—especially if that action involves snuggles on the couch, fetch in the backyard, or a good neighborhood walk. He’s especially fond of his foster’s grandson and loves spending time with him. When it’s time for bed, Brando happily runs to his crate and settles in for the night. Brando is doing well with house training, especially with regular potty breaks. He’ll even celebrate his progress with a case of the zoomies! He eats well, enjoys a mix of healthy snacks like apples and carrots, and appreciates a consistent routine. That said, Brando is still learning how to feel secure in the world. He can be protective of the people he’s bonded to and struggles in overstimulating environments, especially around unfamiliar children or dogs. In a recent situation, Brando was taken to a noisy children’s soccer game—a stressful setting that overwhelmed him and led to a protective response. While no contact was made and Brando was leashed and under control, it was a tough moment for him. His behavior was rooted in fear and protectiveness, not aggression, and it’s important to note that this was not a setting he should have been placed in. Brando will thrive in a quiet, low-traffic home with adults or older, dog-savvy teens. He would love a steady routine, a calm environment, and a human he can dote on. Because he struggles with separation anxiety, he’s not suited for long hours alone or a highly social household—but for someone looking for a constant companion, Brando could be the perfect match. This sweet boy has so much love to give. He just needs someone who understands that some dogs take a little longer to feel safe—but once they do, they give you everything. ----- A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters: Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means: ✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment. ✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing). ✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed. The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like. Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are. Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type. ----- Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Little Dog Rescue. Our dogs come from a variety of sources and backgrounds. They are all in need of adopters that have patience, an understanding of where these dogs have come from, and that there will be an adjustment time when they transition into their forever home. This can include learning basic commands, walking on leash and potty training. Some dogs will pick up on your routine and expectations faster than others. Potty accidents will happen. We find that positive reinforcement, consistency, and routine from the adopter achieves the best results. We are a small, all volunteers team and give 100% of our efforts towards doing right by these pups. We are often juggling many responsibilities at the same time and do our very best to process inquiries and applications in a timely manner. We do prioritize inquiries that have a submitted application on file through the Little Dog Rescue website. We do our best to accurately assign breed designations, however we are unable to guarantee 100% accuracy. Sometimes we only have the dogs appearance to go on. Our adoption fees are thoughtfully considered. The adoption fee is not a purchase price for the dog. It is a fee that is designed to support the overall work of our rescue. Highly desirable dogs and puppies are intentionally listed with a higher adoption fee. This is done to help offset the enormous medical expenses we incur when taking in older pups and special needs medical dogs whose adoption fees do not come close to covering their expenses. In addition, the vast majority of our dogs are brought in from out of state and incur transport fees along with their medical and acquisition costs. We ask that you take all of these things into consideration, and we look forward to finding a great match for your family.

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