Dorrito is a 6‑month‑old red Bichon / mini poodle mix who came to us from a Lancaster breeder after he couldn’t be sold. What the breeder saw as a flaw, we see as a puppy overflowing with joy, sweetness, and endless potential. Dorrito is a happy, social, cuddly little fellow who adores everyone he meets. He loves being held, playing gently, and soaking up attention. His spirit is bright, affectionate, and incredibly endearing. But Dorrito does have something important for his future family to know: he has been diagnosed with a grade 5 heart murmur. Right now, we don’t know exactly what this will mean for him long‑term. Heart murmurs in puppies can be unpredictable— ✨ Some dogs improve as they grow ✨ Others remain the same ✨ Some may require lifelong medication or monitoring ✨ And in some cases, the condition can be life‑limiting Because Dorrito is still so young and small, it’s simply too early to know which path his heart will take. He has already been neutered, but future surgeries or treatments may be more complicated depending on how his heart develops. We will do our best to learn more as he grows, but his adoptive family should be prepared for uncertainty and potential medical needs down the road. Above all, Dorrito deserves someone who will love him wholeheartedly—just as he is. His future adopters should plan to speak with their veterinarian about: - What a grade 5 murmur means - What monitoring or treatment might look like - What quality of life expectations may be - How to lovingly support a puppy with a heart condition Dorrito may very well enjoy a long, happy life with the right care… or he may have a more fragile future. What we can say with confidence is that right now, he is joyful, snuggly, playful, and full of love. If you have room in your heart for a puppy with a little bit of a broken one, Dorito is waiting to meet you. 💛 He will come with age appropriate vaccines, neutered and microchipped. Apply today at: www.phoenixanimalrescue.com His adoption fee is $500. Phoenix Animal Rescue Chester Springs, Pa Kennel License #5152