More about Emmy

Meet Emmy, a 22-lb, 5-year-old doxie mix!  Background: Emmy is a resilient little lowrider with a heart of gold. She was rescued from a rural Arizona property where more than 30 dogs lived without running water or electricity. Despite her tough beginnings, Emmy carries herself like a dog who has only ever known kindness. Her gentle spirit and eagerness to love make her feel like a dog who’s been cherished her whole life.  Personality: Emmy is sweetness personified. She’s friendly with every person she meets and comfortable around dogs of all sizes. Her nature is soft, calm, and deeply affectionate—there isn’t a single hint of meanness in her. She adores curling up on cozy blankets, happily leans in for pets and head scritches, and has an adorable little pep in her step when she’s excited. Her little tail wags every time you say her name. Emmy is wonderfully expressive and will gently let you know when she’s ready for attention. Health: While Emmy has a few broken teeth from her past living conditions, she’s in remarkably good health, especially considering she spent most of her life outdoors. Emmy is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.   Training: Emmy has excellent manners. She is fully housebroken, crate‑trained, and learning how to walk on a leash. Her leash-walking is coming along beautifully for a dog who’s brand new to it. Emmy is eager to please and responds well to gentle guidance.  Ideal Home: Emmy is an easygoing girl who would thrive in almost any loving environment. She’d be just as content in an apartment as she would be in a larger home. The one non‑negotiable is a secure, fenced‑in yard where she can safely explore and enjoy the outdoors at her own pace. Because she’s a small dog living in the Phoenix area, her family should also be mindful of local wildlife, ensuring she’s supervised outside and protected from potential encounters with coyotes and other desert critters. Beyond that, Emmy simply wants a family who will give her the comfort, safety, and affection she’s always deserved.  Adoption Requirements: Emmy's adoption fee is $350. If you live in the Phoenix metro area and think she could be the right fit for you, please complete an adoption application*: helpadogsmile.org/adoption-application  *Please note that the application is not a commitment to adopt–it is a tool used to help determine if a dog and applicant would make a good match. Applications are forwarded to the foster family for review and follow-up.