Tarot

* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 7th from 12PM – 3PM (unless adopted prior to the event). 3910 Middlefield Road
All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.

Adoption fee: $650
Tarot: We See a Lot of Snuggles in Your Future

Tarot has had enough plot twists for one little Chiweenie. At just 1–2 years old, she tested positive for heartworm and began a long journey through treatment and recovery. Now she’s finally cleared for exercise and ready to start her next chapter: discovering how much fun life can be with a family of her own.

If Tarot could read your future, it would involve an incredibly soft little dog tucked into your lap, a suspiciously warm lump beneath your blankets, and dinner served promptly. Especially that last part. This girl believes in destiny, but she also believes in a schedule.

The Cuddle Card: Always Face Up

Tarot’s greatest talent is snuggling. Once she feels comfortable with you, she’s an affectionate little companion who loves curling up close and keeping you company. Her foster’s video meetings often feature a surprise guest appearance: Tarot climbing into a lap, delivering a few face kisses, and making sure everyone knows who deserves top billing. Once introductions are complete, she settles in for a lap nap.

She follows her person around the house and, at bedtime, happily burrows beneath the covers. Add in her wonderfully silly expressions and occasional little smile, and you have a dog who can make an ordinary evening feel pretty special.

Tarot may announce her uncertainty when meeting someone new, but she has warmed up fairly quickly in the foster homes where she’s stayed. Treats help enormously. Even her foster’s boyfriend, whom she adores, gets a vocal welcome before she remembers that his lap is one of her favorite places.

A Day in Tarot’s World

Tarot usually wakes when her person does, although an unusually early alarm may earn you a “please proceed without me.” After her first potty outing, breakfast arrives around 7:30–8 a.m., followed by a little playtime and a cozy couch nap.

Between snoozes, she enjoys food puzzles and an appropriate chew to keep her busy. A lunchtime walk offers a chance to stretch her legs and investigate the neighborhood. By approximately 4:45 p.m., Tarot begins issuing dinner reminders. These start as grumbles and may escalate if management fails to respond.

Her foster describes her as an “energetic couch potato,” which fits beautifully: she loves lounging, but there’s also a lively, playful girl in there. After so much time spent keeping quiet during treatment, she’s ready to gradually enjoy more walks, play, and exploration.

Learning That the World Is on Her Side

Tarot is a sensitive girl who feels safest with familiar people and predictable surroundings. Unfamiliar people and dogs can worry her, and she may bark or growl to express that uncertainty, particularly on leash. Sometimes she approaches someone with interest and then decides she needs a little more space.

She responds well to encouragement, treats, and a cheerful “good girl.” Her foster has found that praising and rewarding her before she becomes overwhelmed can sometimes help her stay focused and comfortable. She knows “sit” and understands “go lie down” with a pointing gesture, though she also has a wonderfully opinionated streak about which requests deserve her participation.

Tarot will benefit from a patient adopter who can build her confidence through gentle, reward-based training and introductions at a comfortable distance and pace. She has spent a long time with her activities restricted; now she has the opportunity to learn about the world one manageable outing at a time.

Walks, Sniffaris, and Future Adventures

In quieter settings, Tarot can be a lovely walking companion. With regular outings and a harness, she generally walks close to her person, with occasional burst