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Age: 2 months (as of 5/5/25)
Weight: 2 - 4 lbs (as of 4/27/25)

This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

Introducing the Nucleus pups! Proton and his brothers Electron and Neutron can’t wait to meet you. Mom is a Lhasa Apso and Poodle mix and Dad is a Mini Poodle mix, so the pups will likely be pretty small dogs when full grown. Potential adopters should keep in mind tiny-breed dogs are often not a good fit for households with multiple and/or young children.

Proton is the embodiment of boundless energy and joy. This delightful puppy is full of sweetness, playfulness, and a dash of goofiness that's sure to bring a smile to your face. His love for squeaky toys is unmatched, and his tiny size makes him even more endearing.

Being just puppies, they will have so much to learn! They'll need house training, crate training and will need to learn to walk on a leash. We strongly recommend that all our dogs attend obedience classes because you get to learn commands together, and it offers an opportunity for confidence building and socialization for the dog.

Proton's enthusiasm for life is contagious, and his antics will fill your home with laughter and happiness. Adopting Proton, or one of his littermates means welcoming a bundle of joy that will make every day brighter. So why wait? Open your heart to Proton, and let his love and liveliness enrich your life.

An adoption donation is required for each adoption; please see   HERE   for more information about this.

To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website:

  Adoption Application - SOS Animal Rescue League in Rhode Island (sosarl.org)

**Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.

As a first step in the adoption process, we ask that you fill out an online application.

   Click Here for Our Adoption Application.

Once we receive this, one of our Adoption Coordinators will be contacting you for review.  We are an all-volunteer organization.  We do try to respond to each inquiry within 48 hours.