Prince Phinneus Thor is a holiday rescue
- 5 years (in dog years, that’s peak cuteness!)
- Neutered male fawn pug
- 25 lb
- Fostered in PA
Phinneus Thor came to Appalachian Pug Rescue as an owner surrender.
🍽️ Dining Habits
- Diet: Purina Pro Plan – 3/4 cup daily (split between breakfast and dinner)
- Style: A tidy eater who enjoys puzzle toys for fun mealtime enrichment.
🎾 Favorite Pastimes
- Playing tug-of-war with small bones and stuffed animals
- Excited games of keep-away (towels, socks, and blankets beware!)
- Morning walks and afternoon play sessions
🍖 Preferred Treats
- Zuke’s Mini Naturals
- Zuke’s Hip Treats
🏃 Exercise and Adventures
- Daily 1.5-mile morning walks (starts as a sniffari, then picks up pace)
- Loves to play after meals and stays close to wherever the action is
- Social butterfly on walks, greeting dogs and humans alike
- Likes the window down some on car rides to enjoy all the smells
🛏️ Living Preferences
- Sleeping Spot: Crate in the bedroom with a light snore
- Quirks: Doesn’t like snow on his paws
- Fenced yard is required
💼 Skills and Training
- Crate trained and house trained
- Knows basic commands but needs help calming excitement around new people
- Walks great on a leash but occasionally pulls in excitement
⚠️ Areas for Growth
- Redirect playful nibbling to toys during games
- Keep surfaces clear to avoid unapproved “toys”
- Tolerates grooming tasks (wrinkle cleaning, ear care) but is a typical pugzilla for nail trims and teeth brushing
💖 Social Butterfly
- People: Loves everyone, but best with older kids who can handle his energy
- Dogs: Happy as an only dog but enjoys polite dog company
- Cats: Not tested yet
📆 Daily Routine
- Morning: 7 AM wake-up and walk with breakfast afterward
- Afternoon: Treats in a Kong toy, playtime, or relaxing by your side
- Evening: Dinner at 5 PM, playtime, then a snuggly evening nap
🌟 Special Traits
- Joyful, sweet, and loves to be wherever his people are
- Always ready for fun but knows how to settle in for cuddles
Phinneus Thor is excited to meet his forever family and promises to fill your life with joy, laughter, and pug-tastic adventures! 🐾