When rescuers first spotted PJ Pickles, he was sitting under a tree, clad head to toe in pajamas, looking heartbreakingly alone.

No one knows how the tiny pup, a likely spaniel-chihuahua mix, ended up roaming the streets, but he had no plans to be caught.

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For eight days, he darted through the neighborhood, his tiny frame wrapped in his now-signature sleepwear, before finally giving in.

Each night, he curled up on a doorstep, where a pair of young girls affectionately named him Pickles.

Now safe, the 10-pound pup is proving to be just as cuddly as he looks — content to be held like a baby, perhaps explaining his penchant for pajamas.

To adopt PJ Pickles or see other available dogs, visit Mell’s Mutts.

Prospective adopters must submit an adoption application for review to ensure the best match for each pup.