Foster update 5/13: I've had tobe for a little over a week now and what a joy to be around. He is so cute and loving! Loves to be around dogs and people! He is 100% housetrained and LOVES people and i suspect children! He goes to the dog park with my pack and runs and runs! He runs up to all the people and jumps in there laps! He is a total cuddler and sleeps in the bed with me!

As for Tobe's skin issues we found out he has demodex mange and just needs daily antibiotics and a medication to helps his skin. He is recovering well but i suspect his skin wont be back to normal until we treat him for another 1-2 months. If adopted we will supply the rest of the medication!

Tobe is a male malti-poo, 14 months old.  Tobe is a very sweet dog, he loves to play tug with you with his rope toys.  He also loves to play fetch with squeaky toys. Tobe loves to go on walks and always welcomes you with lots of enthusiasm when you get home.  He is suffering from allergies and unfortunatly we have not figured out what the source of those allergies are.  Tobe is not completly house trained.  Tobe plays well with our other dog, but at times he seems to get territorial over food and over attention.  He has NEVER been aggressive with ANYONE, it's almost like a playfull jump and low growl he will give to just our other dog, when he is trying to play with us or when he is trying to get some food.  He also likes his alone time.  He loves to just lay on the couch and sleep.  He is not much of a lap dog, it seems sometimes he is even uncomfortable when he is held too much.  I hope Tobe finds the perfect home for him he deserves to live a long happy home. He is truly a great dog!

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