Meet Dexter — your future best friend with a soft heart and a playful spirit Dexter is a 5-year-old Swiss Mountain Dog mix (DOB 2/11/21) who beautifully blends curiosity, playfulness, and calm companionship. With his medium energy level and gentle, mild-mannered personality, he’s just as happy heading out to explore the world as he is curling up next to you for a cozy cuddle session. This sweet boy is a total lovebug—chest rubs are his absolute favorite, and he’ll happily soak up all the affection you have to give. When it’s time to play, Dexter is all in, especially if toys are involved. Tug-of-war is one of his favorite games, and he brings a fun, playful energy without ever being overwhelming. Dexter is also a smart and well-mannered gentleman. He knows commands like "sit," "shake," and "high five," and if you tell him "off," he’ll politely let go of whatever is in his mouth or hop off the furniture. He’s crate trained and reported to be housetrained, making him an easy companion to welcome into your home. He even has a bit of a foodie side—Dexter is a self-proclaimed bread connoisseur with a special love for blueberries He weighs _____ pounds and came to us as an owner surrender when his family fell on hard times. Despite the change, Dexter has remained the sweet, loving boy he’s always been. No cats for Dexter. Children 5 years and older are fine. Compatibility with other dogs is unknown. If you have a resident dog, a meet and greet must be scheduled. Dexter is already neutered and is available through our foster-to-adopt program, which allows you to bring him home while he completes his vetting with our shelter team, including vaccinations, a microchip, and heartworm testing. If you’re ready to give a kind, cuddly, toy-loving boy the fresh start he deserves, Dexter is ready to meet you. Please email dogadoptions@parmashelter.org and submit an online adoption application for Dexter. His adoption fee is $160.