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My name is Sterling!

Posted over 4 years ago | Updated over 4 years ago

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My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Black - with White
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
1396343

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Infant, young children or pregnancy

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Sterling came to my husband and I just over three years ago. They said him and an elderly dog Gizmo (that was very sick and passed after 6 weeks of having him) were found in a cage on the side of the road. We are in love with his spunk and energy. Long story short, I was told I would never have children, which was perfect because the shelter told us Sterling is not good with kids. We have since had 2 kids and tried everything to make things work between our fur baby and our very young kids, but we cannot make it work. We want him to have the life he was meant to have, as the king of the house.

Sterling would do best as an only dog, but would do ok with another LOW energy or relaxed dog. He should not have long term exposure to kids. He does mimic many of the Chihuahua qualities. He is a snuggler, but will bark at at passerby’s or other dogs.

It absolutely breaks our hearts to have to do this, but unfortunately it we have hit the final resort.

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