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Posted over 6 months ago
| Updated over 6 months ago
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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Black - with White
Age
10 years 6 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Roxy!
This sweetie is your typical big gal personality in a tiny dog size that most chihuahua lovers know, love, and understand!
Roxy came to us as an owner surrender from ACCT Philly- where her owners said they no longer had time for her. Hard to imagine, as she’s a pretty low maintenance pup when it comes to this sometimes, barky and excitable breed. True to form, she LOVES her people that are closest to her , and is slowly but surely learning to widen her circle of friends. She will do best in a home that is low traffic, calm and accepting. When she first landed in her foster home, her margin of trust was very small. She seems to have been a pup that was not well socialized, and had one or two caregivers. Her fear response is a growl- letting you know she’s afraid, once you win her trust, she’s yours forever. She also takes any corrections very well, and from a pup who doesn’t seem to have had much leash time - walks are now a favorite part of her day !
Roxy is being fostered in a home with large, small, male and female dogs. She co-exists wonderfully with the pups who explore but don’t invade her space. She is very respectful of all the other pups in return.
Roxy is a great eater, and takes treats nicely. Her foster home feeds each dog separately- no bowl sharing and when the meal is done, bowls are picked up for the day- this seems to work great for her! She is ALMOST housebroken- but we never say 100% - she does well with a scheduled potty break a few times a day, but probably would not do well with an owner who has a 8-10 hr workday. We would also say apartment living won’t work as she likes to alert you of new people and happenings outside - that being said - she is a quiet dog more times than not, and after a good walk is a low maintenance dog for the day!
Now for some stats about this cutie !
Spayed Chihuahua mix
Approximately 12 yrs old
10lbs
No current daily medications
Good eater
Not fully housebroken, but close
Great Walker
No physical limitations
Cats- probably not, she’s a squirrel chaser!
Good with older children - would adopt into a home with teens or older
Medical history
Shots UTD
Dental completed
Cyst removed from back
Heartworm negative
Urine and stool negative
Bloodwork WNL
Previously altered
Roxy will be available at the end of October after her cyst sutures are removed !
