Description: Hello! My name is Desi and I am a purebred Chihuahua and weigh only 7 pounds. I was rescued from a place called a puppy mill. I lived in a cage 24/7. Although I received little to no socialization, I've since made great strides. I just learned what a toy is and I LOVE to play with my foster brothers and sisters. I never got to experience the outdoors. My foster mom and her dogs are teaching me what it is like to be a family dog. I was introduced to the outdoors, and boy, I never realized how large it is. There is so much I need to learn including the things that you take for granted. I'm learning the different sounds you find in a house, learning how to walk on a leash, and slowly learning to overcome my fear of living indoors with a family. My foster mom and her dogs are taking me places so that I can start to learn that strangers are not all bad. In time I am sure I will overcome my fear, but I am going to need a family to show me lots of patience. I've learned that laps are a place of comfort and not a place to fear. I will need a family to continue my socialization, to teach me that I do not need to be so fearful with strangers. I am going to need someone to keep me on a schedule so that I know what to expect and help me get house trained and crate trained. I am looking for a family with older or no children, as the little kids are very noisy and intimidating for a nervous guy like me. I'm hoping my family will have another small dog as they could help show me the ropes. Can you be that family, to help me learn what it is like to be free and live without always being in fear? It may take me time, but I promise once I learn to trust you I will be able to return your love ten fold.
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Rescue Group:
A Forever Home Rescue Foundation
Pet ID #:
4017
Phone:
(703)
961-8690
- Let 'em know you saw "Desi" on Adopt-a-Pet.com!
A Forever-Home Rescue Foundation is a non-profit animal rescue group that operates in the Northern Virginia / Washington Metropolitan area. We strive to make quality cats and dogs available for adoption and do our best to match prospective adopters with the right animal!
Adoption events are held at Petco in the Greenbriar Shopping Center every Sunday from 1-4 pm.
Our Adoption Process...
We require an adoption application filled out, two interviews with volunteers (this can be done at the adoption event), a home visit is required prior to the animal going to their new home. An adoption fee of $325.00 for dogs/puppies and a fee of $150.00 for cats/kittens.
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