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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
3 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Carlito! Carlito has come a long way since his transfer to us from the San Diego Humane Society.
He was shy, frightened, and emaciated, so we knew we would have to take an extremely gentle approach with this little guy.
Carlito is such a cutie! He has since completed his weight gain and is happy and healthy!
He has shown us how wild and silly he can be with his friends as they race around the play yards! While he can be a bit skittish at times, he allows us to give him gentle rubs, kisses, and will even close his eyes when we hit his favorite scritch spot: his chest and chin!
Additional behavioral considerations: Carlito is quite scared of the world outside of the rescue facility, his routine, and our staff. He will do best in a kind, gentle, patient, and quiet home that is understanding of his need to take new things slowly and at his pace.
Due to evading capture for quite some time prior to being caught by Humane Law Enforcement with a catchpole, Carlito is terrified of being harnessed, will alligator roll when he feels the resistance of a leash/lead, and will dart out of a door or escape route should the opportunity present itself. He also prefers not to be held as this feels constricting to him but will gladly hop onto a trusted person's lap for gentle snuggles. He is a street survivor after all, and his small stature means he had to be fast, agile, and smart to survive.
An escape-proof yard is a must for him to safely have fun, explore, and race around as he so loves to do! He's so fast!
Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
Meet Carlito! Carlito has come a long way since his transfer to us from the San Diego Humane Society.
He was shy, frightened, and emaciated, so we knew we would have to take an extremely gentle approach with this little guy.
Carlito is such a cutie! He has since completed his weight gain and is happy and healthy!
He has shown us how wild and silly he can be with his friends as they race around the play yards! While he can be a bit skittish at times, he allows us to give him gentle rubs, kisses, and will even close his eyes when we hit his favorite scritch spot: his chest and chin!
Additional behavioral considerations: Carlito is quite scared of the world outside of the rescue facility, his routine, and our staff. He will do best in a kind, gentle, patient, and quiet home that is understanding of his need to take new things slowly and at his pace.
Due to evading capture for quite some time prior to being caught by Humane Law Enforcement with a catchpole, Carlito is terrified of being harnessed, will alligator roll when he feels the resistance of a leash/lead, and will dart out of a door or escape route should the opportunity present itself. He also prefers not to be held as this feels constricting to him but will gladly hop onto a trusted person's lap for gentle snuggles. He is a street survivor after all, and his small stature means he had to be fast, agile, and smart to survive.
An escape-proof yard is a must for him to safely have fun, explore, and race around as he so loves to do! He's so fast!
Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
Checks can made out to the Heart of Gold Legacy Foundation and sent via mail to:
9400 Blossom Valley Road
El Cajon, CA, 92021
Their adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Available by request.
2.
Approve Application
After checking references and clearing all other questions that may occur when reviewing an application.
3.
Meet the Pet
Scheduled viewing appointment.
4.
Home Check
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
Congratulations!
Additional adoption info
We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!
We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!
Go meet their pets
We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.
Our next Adoption Event is at the SDHS' Walk for Animals:
When: May 4, 2024
Where: NTC Park in Liberty Station
Time: 7am-11am
We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.
Our next Adoption Event is at the SDHS' Walk for Animals:
When: May 4, 2024
Where: NTC Park in Liberty Station
Time: 7am-11am
More about this rescue
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
