Tommy's Info...
| Breed: | Chihuahua | Color: | Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White) | Age: | Young |
| Size: | Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less | Sex: | Male | ID#: | 5184734 |
I am already neutered, purebred, and up to date with shots.
Foster Care: Video Available! Hi there, I’m tiny Tommy a 1 year old altered male Chihuahua weighing only 5 ½ pounds. Don’t let my size fool you, I’m as feisty as Chihuahuas come. I am friendly, outgoing and love playing with toys even if they are bigger than I am. I am also determined, stubborn and confident. I prefer women to men and will let them know I don’t like them. I will need someone with a lot of previous small dog experience to help me work through the parts of the world I haven’t learned to love yet (leash reactivity and fear responses to shadows, dogs, etc). Because of these issues I am not the type of dog you take to a dog park. Once I’m adopted, I need to attend mandatory obedience training with my new owners to help us bond. That’ll be no problem since I hear there are hot dogs involved and I love those! I will need a house with a yard and active family. Because I can play rough, I only get along with some dogs and, I can live with dog-savvy cats. If there are children in the home, please contact one of our adoption counselors regarding age. Looking for a little guy with a big personality? That’s me! Ask for Tommy #A531503. 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).
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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