Meet Riley, the tiny dog with the huge personality. At 10 pounds and almost 10 years old, this quirky and boisterous Chihuahua could score a perfect 10 if he finds the right home. Earlier this year, Riley’s owner had to go into a seniors’ home and couldn’t bring him long (even though Riley will soon be a senior himself!) Luckily, the little dog found himself in the loving care of Kiko Dog Rescue and Adoptions. Don’t let Riley’s elder status fool you. This sprightly boy has a zest for life and personality in spades. When he first arrived at Kiko, he was quite the little Romeo. Getting fixed has quelled his amorous tendencies but certainly not his joie de vivre! Riley has some hilariously endearing qualities, such as sleeping under his dog bed every night. He also has an interesting relationship with stairs — it is not certain whether he dislikes them or simply sees stairs as a timed obstacle course. Whichever, he will only ascend the stairs at a lightning quick pace. He will do just about anything to get cuddled and employs all manner of ridiculous attention-getting antics. It is hard to believe that when he first arrived at his foster home it took seven whole months before he was able to trust someone enough to give them a lick. Riley’s larger-than-life character is most obvious in his vocal nature. While he lets you know when he is happy, he is also sure to let you know when he’s not. Riley will growl when he’s unhappy and sometimes barks when you leave the room or if another dog steals one of his spots. Riley can be calm when left home alone, but he will bark when he hears noises. He doesn’t need a lot of exercise and can do his business outside, or inside on pads. He is aloof with other dogs and cats but can coexist peacefully with them, and is best suited to live in a family with children over the age of eight. Kiko’s adage is “because for every dog there is a perfect home,” and for one home, Riley will be the perfect dog.
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All Kiko dogs have been examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, dewormed, tested for heartworm, sterilized, and require an adoption fee of $400 ($250 for senior dogs and $125 for cats) and an adoption contract
