Would you go skydiving? Go into space? Fall in love? Move abroad? There are so many wonderful adventures out there waiting for me, but… oh man… that moment before you take the plunge can really be terrifying!  My name is Brutus and I’m a brave little toaster. I mean… I want to be. I’m trying to be. But my life has recently flipped completely upside-down. It’s like I have to get used to living on a whole new planet. And I’m not yet sure whom I can and can’t trust.  When I say “little,” I mean it. I’m three years old and I know that, in my photo, I look like a Malinois mix, but… if I am, I’m a teacup Malinois. I’m only 32 lb and all spindly legs. I’m real smart. I know my name and answer to it, even when I’m scared!  I like other dogs of all sizes and can both play and chill nicely with them. In my previous home, I lived with kids of a variety of ages (including little ones) and did just fine with them. I also demonstrated what a good boy I can be. I was housebroken and could be trusted to behave myself when left home alone.  Maybe the reason I’m a little hesitant to love and trust someone new is that when I love, I go all in. In my previous home, I would sometimes cry when I was alone and could be a bit of a velcro dog. What can I say? When you’re my person, you’re my whole world and that’s a big responsibility. I need to know you’re up to it before I hand you my heart.

So, please- have patience with me. I’m brave, but I’m scared. I’m a very good boy and I want to be yours if you’ll have me.  My name is Brutus, I’m three and a half years old (I’ll be four in June), and I’m neutered, up to date on shots, and fully vetted.