Minnie

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Adopt Minnie: A Sweet Senior Chihuahua Mix Looking for Her Forever Home! Meet Minnie, a lovable little Chihuahua mix with a heart full of affection! At approximately 11 years old, Minnie has blossomed from a tiny 5-pound pup into a healthy 8.5 pounds and is ready to find her forever family. Minnie is a sweet, gentle soul who loves to be around her humans. She is deaf but is always determined to find her human. The ideal home for her would be with someone who works from home and has plenty of time for couch snuggles. Minnie will howl at times when she can’t find her human. Due to her back legs she can’t do stairs, but she’ll be right by your side for all the love and attention you can give! Here’s what you need to know about Minnie: Age: Estimated to be around 11 years old. Health: She is deaf and flinches when raising your hand near her head. She has knee/hip issues with both back legs. Weight: A healthy 8.5 lbs (up from 5 lbs!) Personality: Sweet, loving, and eager for you to sit next to her on the couch. She sleeps a lot during the day but wants all your attention at night. She does not like to be crated. She doesn’t play with toys but will bark to get your attention. She likes people, but on her term. You need to let her come up to you first when meeting her. She does well on short car rides but if they are too long she will bark and get anxious. Other pets: She really sparked up with other dogs so ideally she would like another small dog as a companion. She gets along well with dogs, but we're unsure about her reaction to cats Potty training: Minnie has a small bladder and needs be let out frequently. She is working on using potty pads and has come a long way. Special needs: She can’t do stairs, so a home with few or no stairs would be ideal. She does not mind being carried. Minnie may be a senior, but she still has so much love to give! She’s looking for a warm, caring home where she can enjoy the simple pleasures of life—like being with her favorite person on the couch. If you have the time, patience, and love to offer this sweet girl, Minnie would make the perfect addition to your family. Minnie's adoption donation of $250 helps cover the cost of her medical care. Adopters must live within 1.5 hour driving distance from Romeoville, IL. Home visit and reference checks required.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Minnie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.