mischief knight

Meet Mischief Knight! This cutie is a 10-week-old puppy who is part of a surprise litter.
Mischief’s mom, Autumn Mae, was found as a stray. Despite all efforts her owners could not be found. After Autumn came into rescue her foster family noticed she was getting a little rotund in the belly. An x-ray revealed her secret, four puppies! The fluffs of joy were born on September 4, 2025, three boys and one girl. Autumn has been an excellent momma. Her puppies are also benefiting from being in a multi-dog household. They are gaining positive social skills from their mentors.

Mischief Knight is very friendly and outgoing. When approached he reaches out his furry, puppy paws to embrace you. Mischief loves to give kisses and play with toys. He especially likes to carry around a toy with an emoji face on it. Mischief is the sentinel of the group.

Upon veterinary exam, a grade 1 heart murmur (the mildest) was detected. As Mischief grows, the heart murmur may resolve itself. He is being monitored by a veterinarian. Mischief is a spunky boy and keeps up with his brothers and sister. Nothing is slowing this boy down!
For more information, we refer to an article written by Janice Thomas DVM on Pet MD, “A small group of murmurs that are common in puppies are called benign (innocent or physiological) murmurs. These do not require any treatment because they usually resolve by 16 weeks of age. Regular monitoring every three to four weeks is advised to ensure that no other problems develop until the murmur resolves.”(https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/cardiovascular/c_dg_heart_murmur)
Additionally, an article written by Malcolm Weir, DVM, MSc, MPH; Cheryl Yuill, DVM, MSc, CVH; Updated by Amy Panning, DVM, on VCA Animal Hospitals asserts, “It is very common for young puppies, especially large breed puppies, to develop an innocent heart murmur while they are growing rapidly. The murmur may first appear at 6-8 weeks of age, and a puppy with an innocent heart murmur will usually outgrow it by about 4-5 months of age. This type of murmur is benign (not harmful). In general, a physiologic or innocent heart murmur will have a low intensity (usually Grade I-II out of VI) and does not cause any symptoms or clinical signs.” (https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/heart-murmurs-in-dogs)

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Adoption Application Requirements:
• Veterinary Reference
• Personal References – no relatives; not more than one person from same household.
• Phone Interview
• Home Check Visit
Please Understand:
• Please allow 7-10 days for a response.
• Any missing information will delay your application.
• DVSHR evaluates applicants on the best match for each dog; not a first-come, first-served basis.
• Placement of each dog is at the discretion of the dog’s foster home.
Adoption Fees
Puppies under 6 months: $500 adoption fee plus $150 spay/neuter deposit to be refunded upon proof of spay/neuter.