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Posted over 11 months ago
| Updated over 10 months ago
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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
5 years 11 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Marty is a strong believer that opinions are like chihuahuas; everyone should have at least one. We're pretty sure that's not how that saying goes, but Marty has been through a lot, so we'll give him this one. At just under 10 pounds, this 5 year old chihuahua mix is as small as his opinions are big. Sadly, his big opinions are why he ended up coming back to our rescue.
Marty was found locally after having been hit by a car. His leg was badly damaged, so we took him in, neutered him and performed his amputation. Marty is a charming little guy and quickly wormed his way into an adoptive home. However, over time, his opinions about the world made it hard for his first adopter to keep him. Some examples: Marty hates squirrels. And birds. And cats. Since we can't change his mind about this, Marty needs a quiet home with a yard so he doesn't have to be walked and patient adopters willing to love him for all his quirks.
We're big Marty fans here at Stumptown and find him sweet and funny. He’s come a long way in his current foster home and has gotten much more relaxed and less fearful. Marty is also now on Prozac, which has helped with his behavior, and this medication should be continued.
Once he knows his people (this takes about 48 hours historically), he is cuddly and playful. Marty is great with other dogs, especially smaller ones, and likely would do really well with other calm dogs in his house. Marty is potty trained and not destructive.
Marty has some boundaries, and can growl or snarl if they are crossed. He will chew people out if petted when he's not into it or if moved when he’s in a cozy spot. This makes Marty not a good pet for kids or first-time dog owners. He needs an adopter who can learn and respect his boundaries while enjoying his funny personality.
We aren't asking an adoption fee for our Marty. His adoption comes with behavior support from a behaviorist who knows Marty well. We promise taking a chance on this little cutie will be worth it for the right adopter with the right sense of humor. Like all Stumpies, Marty is heartworm negative and current on his preventatives.
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