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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
White/Brown/Chocolate
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
11 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
9483
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS
Do you like an independent spirit who wants to be your one and only? Pepper Spice Boy is a happy-go-lucky, joyful dog. He is affectionate and loves to give kisses -- he just needs to be handled in a certain way (by adults only). And he needs a home without any other animals.
Pepper lets you know his thoughts about passersby, so we are looking for a detached home. As he can be an escape artist, we are looking for a home that is in an interior neighborhood, not close to main roads. And we are looking for a quiet neighborhood, without a lot of people walking dogs.
During the day, he goes potty about every 4 hours.
Pepper adores walks: Great on a leash, he doesn't pull.
Pepper is very quiet and polite. He is never underfoot, doesn't jump on people, and won't bother your belongings. When it's time for bed, Pepper tucks himself in (see his video where he puts himself under a sheet), and sleeps through the night without a peep -- 10 hours at least!
Pepper loves his food and won't beg for yours. When he gets excited, like before mealtimes, he stands on his back feet, pawing the air with his front feet, and twirling around like a circus dog. So cute!
His awesomeness does not stop there: Pepper is crate- and house-trained. He doesn't need to be crated, however.
Very smart, he knows Wait, Stay, No, Come, Let's go, Stop, Want to go out?, Go back?, Move Over, and Leave it.
Check out his videos to see this pup in action! He is clearly psychic because he chose Chapel Hill to win over Duke at their match on April 2, 2022!
This sweet boy can't wait to find his forever home!
HISTORY
Pepper was living with Nikki (another small dog) and a couple in their 90s. When the husband died, the wife could no longer care for either dog. IAR took both Pepper and Nicki into the program. Nikki was adopted.
HEALTH
Pepper is up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm negative, and neutered. He had his teeth cleaned in March 2022. He came to us grossly overweight at 17.6 pounds. He is now at his ideal weight, 11 pounds. He recovered from an ACL tear with acupunture, chiropractic, MYOS, Teapills, and a joint supplement.
PHYSICAL
Pepper is white with brown on his ears, face, and tail (what there is of it!).
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS
Do you like an independent spirit who wants to be your one and only? Pepper Spice Boy is a happy-go-lucky, joyful dog. He is affectionate and loves to give kisses -- he just needs to be handled in a certain way (by adults only). And he needs a home without any other animals.
Pepper lets you know his thoughts about passersby, so we are looking for a detached home. As he can be an escape artist, we are looking for a home that is in an interior neighborhood, not close to main roads. And we are looking for a quiet neighborhood, without a lot of people walking dogs.
During the day, he goes potty about every 4 hours.
Pepper adores walks: Great on a leash, he doesn't pull.
Pepper is very quiet and polite. He is never underfoot, doesn't jump on people, and won't bother your belongings. When it's time for bed, Pepper tucks himself in (see his video where he puts himself under a sheet), and sleeps through the night without a peep -- 10 hours at least!
Pepper loves his food and won't beg for yours. When he gets excited, like before mealtimes, he stands on his back feet, pawing the air with his front feet, and twirling around like a circus dog. So cute!
His awesomeness does not stop there: Pepper is crate- and house-trained. He doesn't need to be crated, however.
Very smart, he knows Wait, Stay, No, Come, Let's go, Stop, Want to go out?, Go back?, Move Over, and Leave it.
Check out his videos to see this pup in action! He is clearly psychic because he chose Chapel Hill to win over Duke at their match on April 2, 2022!
This sweet boy can't wait to find his forever home!
HISTORY
Pepper was living with Nikki (another small dog) and a couple in their 90s. When the husband died, the wife could no longer care for either dog. IAR took both Pepper and Nicki into the program. Nikki was adopted.
HEALTH
Pepper is up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm negative, and neutered. He had his teeth cleaned in March 2022. He came to us grossly overweight at 17.6 pounds. He is now at his ideal weight, 11 pounds. He recovered from an ACL tear with acupunture, chiropractic, MYOS, Teapills, and a joint supplement.
PHYSICAL
Pepper is white with brown on his ears, face, and tail (what there is of it!).
Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.
You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.
Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.
Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.
You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.
Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.
Our cats and dogs are out and about greeting folks at adoption events in the Durham-Chapel Hill area most weekends. View a list of upcoming events here: https://animalrescue.net/calendar
Our cats and dogs are out and about greeting folks at adoption events in the Durham-Chapel Hill area most weekends. View a list of upcoming events here: https://animalrescue.net/calendar
More about this rescue
IAR started with one woman's big dreams, a bigger heart, and a very distinctive purple pickup truck that helped her rescue countless of unwanted, abused, and homeless Triangle pets. Originally founded in 1994, IAR earned an official 501(c)(3) status in 1995. We are governed by a Board of Directors, managed by elected officers, and introduced IAR’s first paid position, General Manager, in June 2021. This role will assist with elevating our collective compassion to new heights and strengthening IAR’s impact as a whole.
Our mission is to rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. We shall strive to help all animals in need through our service programs. We will serve our communities through promotion of spay/neuter for all companion animals, and the education of children and adults in humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth.
IAR started with one woman's big dreams, a bigger heart, and a very distinctive purple pickup truck that helped her rescue countless of unwanted, abused, and homeless Triangle pets. Originally founded in 1994, IAR earned an official 501(c)(3) status in 1995. We are governed by a Board of Directors, managed by elected officers, and introduced IAR’s first paid position, General Manager, in June 2021. This role will assist with elevating our collective compassion to new heights and strengthening IAR’s impact as a whole.
Our mission is to rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. We shall strive to help all animals in need through our service programs. We will serve our communities through promotion of spay/neuter for all companion animals, and the education of children and adults in humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth.
