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Hi, I’m Merlin! I’m a young, goofy, lovable guy with one very important mission in life: be near my people at all times. If you’re on the couch, I’m on the couch. If you’re walking to another room, I’m right behind you. If you sit down, I may be in your lap before you even realize what happened. And if I’m not in your lap, I’ll happily park myself at your feet so I can keep tabs on you. Sometimes I’ll even give your toes a little lick just to remind you I’m still here. 😂

When I first arrived, I had a LOT of energy and apparently believed pacing around the house nonstop was a perfectly reasonable hobby. Thankfully, I’ve learned that resting is also an option! I still love my walks and getting my zoomies out, but when everyone settles down, I can settle down too. I especially enjoy a good couch-and-lap session because, honestly, I am just a baby who needs snuggles.

Speaking of playing, I’ve learned FETCH! I’ll bring the ball back, although I’m still working on the whole “give it back” portion of the game. I also love tug-of-war and wrestling around on the floor. I may give you some gentle puppy-style nibbling during our wrestling matches, but I know not to bite too hard. I’m also a serious chewer, so durable toys and chew bones are very important to me. Plastic toys? Let’s just say I believe they are snacks. 😬

I’m also becoming quite the little gentleman! I’ve learned sit, down, and shake, and I have completely transformed my mealtime manners. I used to act like I hadn’t eaten in approximately 47 years and would launch myself at the food bowl. Now I go to the kitchen rug, sit, and wait. When my food is ready, I’ll even shake your hand before I eat. And yes, I do it EVERY TIME. My foster mom thinks it’s adorable, and frankly, I agree. 😎

My potty training is going really well, too! I’ve had only one accident in the past couple of weeks, and I’ve figured out that pacing by the door is a pretty good way to tell my people I need to go outside. I keep my kennel clean, too. I’m getting really good at kennel time and will even go in there sometimes just to hang out with the door open. I understand that bedtime means bedtime, and I sleep in my kennel at night like a good boy.

Now, I do have a few things I’m still working on. New people make me a little nervous because, honestly, EVERYTHING used to seem new to me. I want to say hello, but then I’m not totally sure about it, so I might get a little jumpy. I’m improving every day and learning that people are pretty great.

I’m also not a fan of the car. I’m slowly realizing they aren’t terrifying and will eventually watch out the window, but getting me into one still requires some convincing. Loud things like lawnmowers and leaf blowers can also make me nervous. I don’t try to run away—instead, I look to my people for reassurance or head for the door because surely someone can let me back inside. 😂 The vacuum is another work in progress, but I’m getting there!

And then there’s my greatest talent: being spectacularly clumsy. I have been known to sit down and somehow fall over, run into things, get tangled in my leash, and even take an unfortunate tumble down the stairs. I’m also a sock thief. I sneak off with socks as though nobody can possibly see me doing it. Spoiler alert: they can.

I’m affectionate, playful, funny, and very much still learning how to be the best version of myself. But underneath all my goofy puppy antics is a boy who just wants to love someone and be loved right back. I’ll follow you around, keep you company, snuggle you on the couch, and make you laugh every single day.

I’m still young, so I’ll need someone who understands that I’m a work in progress—but if you’re looking for a loyal little shadow with a huge heart, I might just be your guy. ❤️🐾

*Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.*