Imagine being a tiny, 10-pound pup, left all alone in the woods on Easter Sunday. That was the reality for little Peeps. His luck changed when a Good Samaritan, out launching a boat in the swamps, spotted a flash of fur among the trees. Peeps was scared, emaciated, and completely solo-or so we thought. Shortly after he was rescued and brought to New Orleans, we received incredible news that a second "Peep" (his sibling!) was found in the exact same spot. Peeps is a 1-year-old Chihuahua/Pug mix with a heart much bigger than his 10-pound frame. While his start in life was incredibly ruff, he is proving every day that he's a resilient little soul. He is "sugary sweet," just like the Easter candy he's named after! Though he's understandably timid at first, he warms up quickly once he knows he's safe. He absolutely craves human affection. He's up-to-date on all vaccinations, Microchipped and Heartworm negative. He is currently working on gaining some much-needed weight; once he's a bit sturdier, he will be neutered. Peeps needs a patient family who understands he's been through a lot. He'll need a little time to "decompress" from his time in the woods, but with a gentle touch, he is going to be a world-class companion. Peeps has every reason to be wary of the world, yet he chooses to seek out love. He is a survivor who just wants a warm lap and a steady supply of belly rubs. "He went from the swamps to the city, and now he's ready to go from the rescue to your heart." Ready to give this sweet boy the life he deserves? Apply to adopt Peeps today! He's spent enough time alone in the woods-it's time for him to find out what a real "happily ever after" feels like. PLEASE READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!