Meet River – A Pekingese with Personality (and a Few Quirks)!
River is a 15.8 lb Pekingese, estimated to be between 5years old, and he’s every bit as stunning as his breed promises. This handsome boy is currently in foster care and doing great with his foster mom and her pups. He’s getting all the care he needs to be at his best.
Now, let’s talk about River’s personality: he’s a true Peke through and through—bold, independent, and yes, a little bit of an a-hole (but in the most lovable way!). River is on medication that has improved his attitude. On a scale of 1–10, with 1 being the easiest dog ever and 10 being the most challenging, River sits around a 2 in terms of potential aggression. 
River has shown signs of fear-biting in the past, so he needs an experienced Pekingese owner or someone who understands and can manage this behavior. He is absolutely not a fit for a home with kids, as he startles easily and needs a calm, understanding environment.
At night, River sometimes wakes up from sleep in full defense mode growling and barking like something is after him. But once his foster opens the crate door, he runs straight into her arms. He doesn’t want to attack; he’s just terrified. This sweet boy has endured something in his past, and it shows. But the silver lining? He has the will and ability to love deeply he’s just not going to hand his heart over to just anyone.
River has done well with his foster’s dogs and even tolerated a bath like a champ. He’s smart, strong-willed, and affectionate once he trusts you. If you are the type of person who loves a challenge, understands the Pekingese personality, and knows the reward of earning a dog’s trust, River could be your guy.
Details:
    •    Breed: Pekingese
    •    Age: 5 years
    •    Weight: 15.8 lbs
    •    Dental completed 
    •    Needs: Experienced owner, no kids, patient and committed home
River isn’t for everyone but for the right person, he will be everything.

We at Tired Dog Rescue strive to find homes for dogs in need, build quality relationships with responsible owners, and preserve current dog-family homes by seeking solutions to financial, behavioral, and situational dog problems. We believe the lives of homeless, abandoned and abused dogs are just as precious as dogs that currently have a loving home. We believe that all dogs deserve a loving home despite their age, medical condition and/or disabilities. We provide whatever medical care is needed regardless of cost. All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm negative and current on vaccinations before being placed.