If you’ve ever dreamed of adopting a crunchy, wiggly, delightfully mischievous pickle, today is your lucky day! Pickle is a happy-go-lucky Frenchie boy who lives life exactly the way a pickle should: with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a whole lot of flavor.

Pickle currently lives with a small Frenchie who is half his size but twice his sass. He is wonderfully submissive to her and loves a good game of Bitey Face, his favorite sport. He also likes to try to snuggle with her, although she is not nearly as amused by that part.

With humans, Pickle is a total sweetheart. He’s not a big kisser, but he’ll happily push his head under your hand for pets or lean his little noggin against your leg while you’re relaxing on the couch. He’s still learning the art of being a pet, so hugs and laps aren’t really his thing yet, but gentle affection? He’s all in.

When his foster mom is home, Pickle becomes a full-time shadow. If she stands up, even from a deep sleep, he pops up and follows along, yes, even into the bathroom. His favorite hobby is simply being near his person. The good news is that he does great on his own during the workday and has no separation anxiety. But when you’re home, he wants to be your loyal little brine buddy.

Pickle is a classic Frenchie: adorable, sturdy, and prone to overheating. His nares are very closed, so he only needs one quick loop around the block twice a day. Long walks are not his thing. He is also a hefty boy with early signs of IVDD on X-ray, so a home with fewer stairs would be ideal. His future family should also be comfortable safely lifting him when needed.

Pickle has worked hard to overcome months of GI issues and is now down to about three bowel movements a day. However, he is pee-pad trained for backup and is a smart boy who should learn a potty signal with consistency.

Pickle LOVES to chew. Soft toys, cardboard, thread spools, if it’s chewable, he’s interested. Because he has a history of eating things he shouldn’t, he must be supervised around stuffies and anything else that can be destroyed. He’s a bit of a mischievous dill and will even stand on his hind legs to help himself to things on the coffee table, so Pickle-proofing your home will be essential.
The good news is that Pickle is easily redirected, listens when told to stop, and lets you take things out of his mouth without a hint of growling. He has come a long way with ear cleaning and now does great with it. Nail trims, however, are strictly a job for the vet.

Pickle also has a funny little routine after walks. He jumps right into his bed for his post-walk wipe-down and will even roll over to make paw cleaning easier. If his bum is sore, he may be a little touchy, but he is generally very cooperative.

Pickle lives in a touristy area and loves greeting passersby. He is friendly with dogs and strangers, with only two exceptions: neighbors with Overgrown Frat Boy energy, as his foster mom puts it. Otherwise, he is a social little cucumber.

Pickle is wonderfully adaptable and could thrive in a variety of homes. He does well with children of all ages and other dogs, and he could happily live with a family, couple, or single person. He currently lives in an apartment building and would do just fine in a house with or without a yard or another type of city dwelling. A yard would be a bonus, but certainly isn’t required. Pickle could also make a good office dog. Once his initial excitement wears off, he should be happy to settle in and snooze the day away beside you.

His foster mom had this to say about him: “Pickle has been such a happy and loving Pickle-Pickle/Happy-Hippo/Pickle-Potato/Giant Potato (he has a lot of nicknames here!) addition to our household! Despite having to constantly poop bloody runny diarrhea for more than 7 months, and arriving with awful pain in both ears and super itchy skin all over his entire body, he’s been eager and willing to learn, to be trained, and to adapt to life in a small city apartment with two foster canine siblings and a working foster mom. He’s learned not only how to go up and down stairs but also how to use ramps up and down onto furniture, how to play fetch, and how to sit. Now that his medical issues seem resolved, I will be able to try using treats to train him, and I suspect he will learn quickly. He is very food-motivated! He is a happy-go-lucky, curious, affectionate boy whose greatest desire is to simply be near you, and it’s been such a joy to watch him heal and to learn how to be a pet dog! His bright-eyed energetic enthusiasm for everything is complemented by his submissive nature and gentle companionship. He is blossoming into such a wonderful pet, and I can’t wait to continue watching him learn and grow in the next chapter of his life adventure!”

If you think you have the perfect lid for Pickle’s jar, all you need to do is apply to adopt him and be ready to pick him up should you be selected. Just be prepared for plenty of personality, a little mischief, and one very happy pickle!

FBRN does not ship dogs as cargo, so adopters are expected to pick up their dogs from their foster family.

FBRN dogs are in foster care in people’s private homes. For the foster families’ safety, we do not disclose specific locations, and we do not set up meet and greets prior to applications. For detailed information about the dogs in our care, please read the extensive bios on each dog.