Latte's Info...
| Breed: | Chihuahua | Color: | Tan/Yellow/Fawn | Age: | Young |
| Size: | Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less | Sex: | Female | ID#: | 4847854 |
I am already spayed, purebred, and up to date with shots.
Foster Care: Hi there, I’m Latte. I’m a toy tan Chihuahua spayed female, about 6lbs and 1yr 10 months of age. I came from a home, where my owner unfortunately had to give me and my siblings up due to health issues. My brother and sister both got adopted into nice forever homes, not it’s my turn! I’m a tiny girl that does get overwhelmed by the big world. My new family needs to have had small dog experience, understanding that I take time to warm up to new people and new places. Once I warm up, I love to play and have a large appetite. I seem to be potty pad trained, and do get nervous with eliminating outdoors. A quiet home, where there are no small children would be best since their quick movements and sudden sounds are a bit too much for me. If there’s another friendly dog, that’s a plus! I tend to watch and take cues from other dogs, teaching me who to trust. I’m currently in foster care with adults and their friendly pooches. Oh, and I have mingled with the kitties in the home. I do bark at them, but I don’t bother them all too much and would much rather watch the kitties move to and fro. Here’s what my foster mom reports: “Now in foster care for about 1.5 months, Latte has gotten lots of practice being around lots of people and dogs. She is still pretty shy with intense face-to-face contact, but most of the time Latte tends to hang back to see if all the other dogs will approach the person first. When overwhelmed, she tends to go into her crate until they leave. With mellow, calm older people, Latte will approach if they squat down and wait a bit. If they ignore her, Latte will approach out of curiosity – such a brave little girl. I've got her trained now so that if she does get afraid or feel insecure, she'll go into the open crate along with her best doggie pal, Tappi (foster’s female medium Chihuahua mix). Friendly-loving dogs are the way to get Latte comfortable. She has from the very beginning come running to me any time the other dogs come for petting and attention or treats. She loves to curl up like a burrito in her blanket. About the only time she gets snappy with people is if someone steps on her when she's under the blanket. So she has gotten along really well with all the other dogs so far. She's a real little lover.” Since I am currently in a foster home, I am not at PHS/SPCA. But you can make arrangements to see me and learn more. If interested, please contact TWong@phs-spca.org (or call ext 317), and ask for Latte A521343.
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PHS/SPCA, a private non-profit guided by the humane ethic, builds healthy relationships between people and animals. As an ethical choice, we accept all animals in need of care and often provide a second chance to the neediest animals: those who would otherwise be turned away at so-called “no kill” agencies that accept only highly adoptable animals. We also serve as our County’s provider of animal rescue and control services and, as such, have no control over the number of incoming animals. Our record is outstanding. Since 2003, we have adopted 100% of healthy, adoptable dogs and cats. Our definition of “healthy” is based on the State’s definition: dogs and cats without medical or behavioral issues, those that are fully weaned and social. It excludes obviously unhealthy animals (those with injuries and illnesses or those behaviorally scarred from past treatment and mistreatment) as well as unweaned kittens and feral cats. Still, donations to our Hope Program allow us to make well, then place into new homes approx. 170 animals every month. In February 2008, the Society celebrated accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) following a comprehensive review of the shelter’s veterinary program. Community education and outreach, partnerships, and a dedicated volunteer group greatly extend our mission and work. Read more at www.PHS-SPCA.org.
12 Airport Boulevard
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone 650.340.7022
Fax 650.348.7891
www.PHS-SPCA.org
Shelter Hours:
11 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday
11 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Closed all major holidays
.When a potential adopter comes into the shelter and sees an animal he or she is interested in adopting, we ask the potential adopter to first complete an Adoption Profile. Then, one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives brings the adopter and animal together in one of our Get Acquainted Rooms. There they have a quiet, private space to get to know each other better. During the visit, the customer service representative may discuss the following:
past experiences with animals and current animals in the home
lifestyle, including work schedule and the kinds of activities they plan to do with their companion animal
housing situation - own or rent, size of yard, etc.
In order to make the best match possible for a family and home, we suggest potential adopters bring along all members of the household to meet the new companion animal and bring their current dog(s) to meet a potential dog. Adopters must also be 18 or older. Again, thank you for thinking of PHS/SPCA. We hope you find the companion animal you are looking for.
PHS/SPCA reserves the right to deny adoptions. Our priorities are the health, safety and future well-being of the animals in our care and the health, safety and expectations of people who visit us with hopes of finding a pet who will match their interests, lifestyle and existing companion animal(s).
San Mateo County, CA