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* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, July 18th from 12-3 PM unless adopted prior to the event. All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption. Adoption fee: $650 Last One at the Pool... Meet Bikini! Bikini (6 lbs) is a 3 month old Chi-weenie pup expected to stay under 15 pounds fully grown. Her small size makes her perfect for everything from neighborhood coffee runs to cross-country adventures — she's even an excellent candidate for a future flying companion. Her littermates have all found their forever families. Now it's Bikini's turn. Sunshine, Flip-Flops & Endless Summer Bikini lives life like she's permanently on summer vacation. If she were a person, she'd already have sunscreen on, a beach towel under one arm, and she'd convince complete strangers to play volleyball within five minutes of arriving. She's never met a backyard she didn't believe needed investigating. Bushes? Must inspect. Flower pots? Probably hiding treasure. That one corner nobody has looked at today? Clearly suspicious. And after exploring absolutely everything, she's the first to announce, "Well... I've had enough excitement for today," and trot into her crate for a nap. She has mastered the art of balancing adventure with self-care. Her Lifeguard Deserves a Raise Whoever adopts Bikini gets a huge head start — her foster family has already put in weeks of training. She knows what "Go Potty" means and races outside like a little professional because a reward is waiting. She's been accident-free thanks to an excellent routine. Crate training is going beautifully too. When she hears "All Done," she runs into her crate, settles quietly, and waits for her reward before drifting off. Her crate is covered with a light sheet, and she sleeps soundly through the night. Little Dog. Big Manners. Bikini is eager to learn, understands routines, and loves earning rewards. Despite teething, she hasn't shown any interest in chewing shoes — even when they're left right beside her toys. She's done wonderfully meeting larger dogs and greets new people with a wagging tail and plenty of kisses. After 20-30 minutes of tug-of-war and toy-dragging, expect complete system shutdown: you'll find her asleep in the tiniest bed imaginable, folded up like a fuzzy pool towel left out in the sun. Who Will Love Her? A family with another playful dog would be wonderful — she loves canine companionship. A first-time owner would also be a great match since so much early training is already done. She's small enough to travel easily, adventurous enough for weekend outings, and affectionate enough to become a professional couch snuggler after a busy day. Cannonball Into Forever Summer doesn't last forever. Neither do puppies. The only thing missing from Bikini's perfect summer? A family to call her own. Because bringing home Bikini is less like adopting a puppy... ...and more like extending summer for the next 15 years.