Tate

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Animal Profile: Tate is an adorable ~2-3 year old, 8 lb chihuahua/spaniel mix who was rescued from a high kill shelter in CA along with his buddy, Tyler. Both dogs were seen tail wagging and accepting pets/affection in their shelter video, and they arrived in the Seattle area on Sunday, March 16. Tate seems to be the more shy pup of the duo, and would benefit from a canine companion in his foster home. Foster Update: Meet Tate, aka Tater Tot! This sweet, adorable boy has getting settled into foster care and is eager to find a loving forever family of his own. Tate has taken a few weeks to settle in, but that’s understandable given his journey. He does great in his crate and even prefers to sleep there at night. He's fully house trained with no issues. While he didn't have experience on leash before he arrived with us, he is now doing pretty well! He is getting more curious to explore outside, and having another dog on his walks has helped him get more comfortable. He can get spooked by loud noises or people, but every day he’s improving. He may have initial ‘stranger danger’ upon meeting someone, especially men, so we ask that his forever family go slow and be patient. Once he warms up to you, he’s all kisses and wants belly rubs. Tater Tot would enjoy a canine companion to help show him the ropes (though he can be pushy when seeking affection, so a tolerant dog is preferred) but he would do okay as the only dog, so long as his humans can help meet his needs with growing his confidence. Tate can be vocal when excited and we are working on him not jumping up when he’s excited. All around, he’s just the sweetest little Tater Tot! Tate would do best in an adult-only home with adopters that are comfortable being patient as he settles in, and committed to continuing to help this guy grow his confidence.  Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, microchip with registration, andhealth certificate. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue.  Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: This dog was rescued from euthanasia at [Animal Shelter] in California, arriving to foster care in Seattle on [DATE]. This dog will be available for adoption in the greater Seattle area once evaluated in foster care.June 3, 2025, 3:46 am

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