Hi… my name is Butters. I’m about 8 years old, Yorki / Shih Tzu mix, just a tiny little girl, only 11 pounds. People say I’m soft… that my coat is silky and warm, that my color shines in the sunlight. I’m spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and healthy, but the thing I want most isn’t found in a medical chart. It’s found in a family… a lap… a warm voice… a safe place to rest my head. I am from Southern California and traveling to Washington by the middle of April to live with my foster family. I can travel to Vancouver, BC if there is a potential adopter for me. My adoption fee is $800USD Adoption Application Link: https://forms.gle/rh4RkabUr7fYkRDV9 (If not clickable, copy & paste into your browser) Here is my story: But what I really am… is a mama. Not long ago, I had babies. Tiny little ones who needed me for everything. I stayed close to them. I kept them warm. I gave them all the love I had… without ever asking for anything in return. Because that’s what moms do. And now… they don’t need me the same way anymore. They’re growing, finding their own paths… and for the first time in a long time… it’s quiet. And in that quiet… I’m starting to wonder… Is it finally my turn? My turn to be held. My turn to be someone’s baby. I’m a gentle girl. I love everyone I meet… because I believe everyone could be my person. I don’t need much. A lap to curl up in… a soft voice… a home where I can follow you from room to room, just to be close enough to feel your presence. Sometimes I’ll quietly rest beside you… sometimes I’ll surprise you and play a little game of fetch— because even though I’m calm… there’s still a playful spark in my heart. I’ve spent so much of my life giving love. Now… I’m ready to receive it. I still need a little time before I’m fully ready— my body is still finishing its journey after being a mama. But soon… I’ll be ready for my forever home. A place where I don’t have to be strong anymore. A place where I can just… be yours. If you open your heart to me… I promise I will fill your days with quiet comfort, gentle love, and loyalty that never fades. I’ve taken care of everyone else for so long… Maybe… you could be the one who finally takes care of me. Love, Butters