River is the Animal Protection Society’s pet of the week

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animal of the week — River, a six-month-old domestic Pug-Chihuahua-Shih Tzu mix.

Pandemonium / (noun): a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people).

Puppy pandemonium / (noun): when the pandemonium (of the excitement variety, obviously) erupts in response to the cuteness overload that puppies bring.

Hi! My name is River, and I’m one of the eight puppies who arrived here at the shelter earlier this month — but based on the excitement we’ve stirred up in this island community, I have a feeling you may already know that. You may be so wrapped up in puppy pandemonium that you’re unable to see all the individual ways in which each one of us little pups shine. Don’t worry though, there are no judgments from me and my shelter friends; we know all too well the effect baby animals (especially puppies) have on people — us included.

So, before cuteness overload takes hold of your brain completely, I wanted to share some fun facts about the one and only me, River:

1. I’m a Parvo+ survivor
2. I have an underbite which I’m told is very adorable
3. Out of all eight of us, I’m the biggest
4. Although this photo doesn’t show it, I have a little white mohawk which is my favorite hairstyle right now

One final note: although I’m a very happy puppy, I will only be friends with someone who notices that sometimes I get a little scared and who will respect my boundaries. Don’t worry though, I warm up to new, understanding, friends quickly.

Learn more about River here.

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