This soft and silky haired Havanese is Josephine. She is ready for a loving new family.

Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune
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Hola, my name is Josephine, and I am an AKC registered Havanese, which is the national dog of Cuba. I am a retired breeder dog and weigh about 12 pounds with a beautiful coat of soft and silky hair, that I must keep well-groomed and brushed. I am energetic and have a very outgoing personality. I am playful with humans and other dogs. I am also gentle with others and very free with my kisses. Sometimes I can be a little silly and will get the “zoomies” – which is a fun game where I run quickly through the house or yard. I love it when my humans play the game with me. When needed, I will go into my crate, and I am making good progress on house training and walking on my leash. My favorite toy is my little Lambchop stuffed animal, and I will even tolerate costumes or sweaters (if they are cute ones).

If you haven’t fallen completely in love with me yet, here are some more perks. I am up to date on vaccines and on heartworm preventative. I have been microchipped and I am currently awaiting my spay appointment. My adoption fee is $450, and I am well worth your investment and I will reward you with many “free” kisses. My foster mom, Michelle, will be waiting for your phone call at 616-949-7813 or email at m.vangeest@att.net to set up a time for us to meet. If you have any additional questions or can’t wait to complete an adoption application, go to secondchancesmalldogs.org today. My adoption cannot be finalized until after I have been spayed.

Pets are available for adoption through:

• Second Chance Small Dog Rescue,Elkhart. Phone: 574-524-6040. Websites: secondchancesmalldogs.org and www.petfinder.com.

• PetsConnect Inc., P.O. Box 8104, South Bend, IN 46660-8140. Phone 574-282-1225. Website: www.petsconnect.org.

• Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group, Website: www.homewardboundawg.com. Email: homewardboundawg@aol.com.

• Elkhart Humane Society, 54687 County Road 19, Bristol. Phone: 574-475-4732. Website: elkharthumanesociety.org.

• Heartland Small Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 6033, South Bend, IN 46660. Phone: 574-400-5633. Website: www.heartlandsmallanimalrescue.org.

• South Bend Animal Resource Center, 521 Eclipse Place, South Bend. Phone: 574-235-9303. Website: sbacc.petfinder.org.

• Pet Refuge Inc., 4626 Burnett Drive, South Bend. Phone: 574-231-1122. Website: www.petrefuge.com.

• Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka. Phone: 574-255-4726. Website: www.humanesocietystjc.org.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Pet of the Week:Josephine is available for adoption from Second Chance