This dog will be at Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, May 3rd from 12-3pm or until adopted. If you would like the first opportunity to adopt, please fill out an application to be considered.
 
Adoption Fee: $750
Matthew Pawderick
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and sniff the fire hydrants once in a while, you could miss it.
 
At 1–2 years old and a compact 18 pounds, Matthew Pawderick is ready to star in the feel-good comedy of your life. Named after the legendary Ferris Bueller himself, this pup has all the charisma of an ‘80s teen icon with none of the truancy issues. He’s sweet like Cameron, charming like Ferris, and if you play your cards right, he might even twist and shout in the middle of your living room.
 
When he first arrived, Matthew was a little shy and respectful—but once he got comfy, the goofy leading man inside came out to play. He’s playful, affectionate, and known to ham it up for ear scratches, belly rubs, and cheese snacks (he’s extremely food motivated and has zero shame about it).
 
His daily routine is part sitcom, part spa day: he sleeps in until 7:30 or 9, stretches dramatically, eats breakfast, and gets his energy out with a walk or some high-speed toy chasing. After that, he settles into snore-mode—often in earshot of your Zoom calls—with the kind of snoring that says “I’m living my best life.”
 
Matthew is great with dogs, curious about cats (but not pushy), and has a solid record with kids. He’s crate-trained, low-maintenance, and mostly housetrained—with just a few rug-based miscommunications that he’s working on. He’s polite, non-destructive, and likes to carry off balled-up socks like tiny trophies (don’t worry, he gives them back with flair).
 
He’s also bath-tolerant, towel-adoring, and would like the record to show that being swaddled like a burrito is one of his preferred pastimes. He’s currently mastering “sit” and “wait,” and if you have string cheese, he’ll probably learn to moonwalk.
 
Matthew Pawderick is the perfect co-star for someone who’s home often, or wants a co-pilot at work, loves a good laugh, and wants a loyal sidekick with a face made for Instagram. Adopt him today—and remember, this pup doesn’t believe in taking life too seriously. Unless we’re talking about snack time. Then it’s serious.