Chico

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Currently fostered in Texas Meet Chico. He is apx 8 years old and a chunky stout 13.5 pounds. Chico is a great dog in many ways however he does take some time to warm up to new dog friends. This behavior appears fear based with new dogs he does not know getting in his face, he will growl and do a little air snap. After he feels safe and secure , within a few days, Chico will be your dogs new best bud. He also has a bit of separation anxiety . He hates a crate or pen and wants to be out with his people. Which really is not a problem because he appears fully potty trained and is not destructive. He walks on leash and we have never heard him bark. Chico is great with cats and kids. He would love a home with home body or retired person that stays home a lot with him. He would make a fabulous companion and lap dog. He is very clean, well behaved and would do fine in a small home space or apartment type dwelling. He will also use wee pads if you put one down and he never misses. He will have some anxiety the first few days in a new environment as he is just so unsure and scared of all the change. We can send him home with some medication to assist with this transition. He will settle in after a bit once he feels safe. Chico gets a dental on June 29th . He was neutered young and squats to pee so no marking. Chico loves all people and is very submissive to people and adores attention. He was an owner surrender to animal shelter so it is understandable he has some trauma he needs to work through. Chico is actually a very good boy aside from the dog aggression, and if he just had someone give him a chance a couple weeks of decompression time, he will be your best friend and most loyal companion. Approved adopters please send your hold requests to the email you were given. To get approved please visit our website www.texaschihuahuarescuecanada.org to fill in an application to adopt.

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