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Posted over 9 years ago
| Updated over 9 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Black - with White
Age
Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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This dog is being fostered in Dallas, Texas and must be adopted within the Dallas, North Central Texas or Oklahoma area.
NAME: Dexter
GENDER: Male (Neutered)
AGE: About 7 months (as of March 2015)
WEIGHT: About 5.5 pounds
DOGS/CATS: Great with other small dogs, Unknown with cats
CHILDREN: All adult home or home with children 16 and older please
APARTMENT APPROPRIATE: Yes
HOUSEBROKEN: Housebroken and will use a pee pee pad
OTHER: Special Needs, See Bio
Meet a very special boy - Dexter. Dexter is a very playful and loving little guy. At seven months (as of March), he is pretty much full grown at 5.5 pounds. His personality is bigger than he is and the sparkle in his eyes captivates everyone he meets.
Dexter had a rough start to life, but is now ready to find his forever home. Dexter's story begins at Dallas Animal Services where he was brought in as a stray. Upon evaluation by the vet on duty, he noted Dexter had a skin issue and was in pain. He was immediately tagged for rescue only and CRT was called. Xrays revealed two fused vertebrae, either from trauma or a genetic abnormality, in his neck. His neck was also extremely short. This does not diminish his good looks. As a matter of fact, it makes him more adorable! Surgery was considered for his neck; but luckily, time has helped him and he no longer has pain. And his skin issue is totally clear. With our love and care, his coat is now perfect, silky and shiny.
Dexter's training is coming along well. He is very smart and knows how to sit, lay down and give you his paw. We are still working on stay and the final potty habits. Dexter also likes to go on short walks with his foster brother. He would love a home with another small dog or a very attentive set of parents.
Dexter loves other small dogs. He has a couple of foster puppies that are his size to play with and is having a blast. He likes his toys and he loves to be held by his humans and play with them too. He is a huge snuggler. If you want someone to hang around you and give you love after a hard day at work, Dexter is your guy!
Dexter is ready for his new forever home. However, as a result of his neck situation, we are looking for a home that does not have small children. If you think you can provide the safe but loving and caring home that would make Dexter a happy boy, please fill out an application.
Dexter is neutered, micro chipped, up-to-date on shots, HW negative. and on heartworm prevention. He is ready to join a loving family - could that family be yours?
This dog is a CRT rescue. Reference checks, adoption contract and $225 adoption fee required. .
After filling out an adoption application, please email DFWCoordinator@chihuahua-rescue.com
if you are interested in this dog Please be sure to read about our adoption process and then fill out an adoption application before emailing the contact person.
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