Dutch

My story

Hi, I’m Dutch the Office Elf — Reporting for Christmas Duty! My Story (Straight From the North Pole… aka Me!) Hey there, I’m Dutch, your 2-year-old, 25-pound brindle elf-in-training with my foster mom! (it’s her busy season) I’ve recently been assigned to Santa’s “Nice List Office Department,” where my main job is to watch the printer like it’s producing top-secret Christmas magic. Every time it starts, I hop up, sit right in front of it, and supervise like a professional. I’m a curious boy with a sweet soul, and I’m learning quickly what it feels like to be safe, loved, and part of a team. She says I’ve got the biggest heart in the workshop — I think she’s right. Life With Me (Your House = My Cozy North Pole Cabin) Inside the house, I’m a pretty calm elf who likes soft blankets, quiet rooms, and staying close enough to hear you move. But the second you take me outside? Boom — I’m a jingle-bell rocket. I trot, explore, sniff, and check the perimeter to make sure no reindeer escaped. At night I go into my crate with some treat bribery (cookies for elves, ya know?), and even though I whine a little, if you gently tell me “night night,” I settle right down. I just like knowing I’m not alone in my little Christmas cabin. I don’t cuddle yet — I’m still learning — but I’ve mastered hopping onto your lap like a good apprentice elf. Potty Time Progress (North Pole Certified!) I’m doing really well with the potty training thingy. I go when you take me outside and I’ve had very few accidents. I don’t know how to tell you I need to go out yet, but with this new Christmas routine, I’m succeeding every day. Santa says I get an extra gold star for this one. My Cute Christmas Quirks Listen… every elf has quirks. Mine just happen to be adorable. I drink water in the morning but refuse breakfast like it’s a stale gingerbread cookie. But when dinner rolls around? Oh, I’m ready. I love having my head pet right between my eyes — it turns my whole face into a melted cocoa puddle. And yes, I figured out how to wiggle under the gate, because elves are built for sneaky missions. I did really well with my bath too, so I’m clean, festive, and ready for holiday photos. Elf Social Life I’m still staying separate from the other dogs because I came with a little cough — Foster Clause mom called it “North Pole Snow Sniffles.” It’s much better, just not totally gone yet. I’m incredibly sweet and will walk right up to any human for pets and love, I love playing with my friends. I do this jerk pause stare and wait for them to make a move if they don’t engage I do it again and the good times roll. I am only doing that when I am off the clock on my breaks. Training & Christmas Academy Skills I’m a smart elf — really smart. I already know “sit” and “no,” and I’m working on “down” this week. I understand the crate routine and I’m picking up on house rules faster than most of the workshop elves. I love positive attention and proudly strut up to anyone like, “Hi, I’m Dutch, reporting for pet duty.” My Perfect Forever Home (Where I Can Hang My Stocking) I’d love a family who wants a curious, energetic, silly boy who can go from high-energy outdoor zoomies to calm indoor elf mode. A home with a secure yard would be great, because I’ve proven that I’m part–escape artist and part–holiday explorer. I’m still learning how to cuddle and trust, but I try every day. If you want a sweet brindle elf which I guess they call the moo moo face then that’s me! I will supervise your office equipment, make you laugh, take long naps, stretch out over you chair area so you can’t move, and warm your holiday season, I might just be your Christmas miracle. I’m being fostered in Casa Grande, Arizona and ready to find my forever family — maybe in time to help you open presents this year. I am fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered; my adoption donation fee is $1100.00. Apply for me at freedomfrenchierescue.org, and check out the adoption process also because my rescue family doesn’t have time for shenanigan questions this busy holiday season. Love & Christmas Cheer, Dutch the Office Elf

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