Bow to your new overlord!
I, Waylon, being of cranky mind and 10-pound body, pecked out this profile with my 2 adorable paws, because what human can be trusted to capture the magic, mystery, and machismo that is Waylon? Of course Waylon sometimes refers to himself in third person. Don’t like it? Send complaints to ARR – for me to poop on!
Among my many charms, I’m mostly an indoor deuce dropper. I rarely do my business outside. Rain, snow, sleet, hail – what are we, barbarians? Actually, I probably spent very little time on grass in my original crib (before my mama moved to a nursing home). If I doo doo outside at all, it’s most likely on the driveway. You’re welcome! At least I’m good on a leash. So, I’ve got that going for me.
However, in keeping with spicy Chihuahua tradition, I have my vices. You see, I like a little nip now and then – when it’s my favorite people, my sworn enemies (which frankly is most people at first), you name it. Not hard enough to break the skin – just to show you who is el jefe.
Overall, I’m a benevolent dictator – until you pick me up. If I like you, I’ll tolerate it for a while. Then I remember, I hate being picked up! I explode with murderous rage, snarling in a fashion that has earned me the nickname Dr. Evil. But once you put me down, I’ll run right back, begging to be picked up again!
I’m no fan of strangers. I bark vociferously at them until they leave. But I’m an excellent watchdog, constantly alerting you to the presence of nefarious mailmen, strolling neighbors, stiff breezes, etc.
I admit that out in general population, I sometimes puff up my chest to show the bigger dogs who they’re dealing with. But nothing ever happens because… look at me! Bigger dogs laugh at my bluster. Once in a blue moon, another dog needs to put me in my place. But neither I nor the other critter have ever been injured during these, um, negotiations.
I’m not a fighter, but a lover – of all things edible. I’m very food-motivated and will follow you everywhere for treats and cold cuts. But be warned: I’m sneaky fast! When my foster mom is handing the other dogs bigger milk bones than mine, I snatch one from her hand before it even reaches the big dog’s face! And I’ve been known to catch some serious air flying through the house when I hear someone fixing my meals.
Based on the above info, you’re probably thinking Waylon is no snuggler. Quite the contrary! Once I decide I like you, it’s my dream to sleep with you on the bed – usually under the covers at your feet. During the day, I’m content to lie on a corner of the couch near you, or in my little dog bed, rather than clamoring for lap time, though I sometimes tolerate it.
I’m not sure if I like men or women better – I’ve grown attached to both at one time or another. I just sort of pick my “person,” and that’s that. Right now, I adore my foster dad, tolerate my foster mom.
If you’re still reading this, my terms are as follows:
Frequent visitors? → No Waylon for you!
Big family? → No Waylon for you!
Small kids? → No Waylon for you!
Impatient adopter lacking Chihuahua experience? → No Waylon for you!
But if you have plenty of patience and a soft spot for stubborn Chihuahua mixes, I might be your curmudgeonly little man.
Please fill out an adoption application for the dog(s) you’re interested in. We review each application in the order they're submitted and will contact you within 48 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails). Learn more about our dog adoption process here.
The adoption fee for this pet is $375. Waylon is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.
PLEASE NOTE: The breed listed is the information we've received from the shelter. Shelters usually guess at the breed, so there is no guarantee, as we don't DNA test our foster pets. Here is some interesting info on breed identification: https://arrcolorado.org/category/puppy-dog-tips/
Our adoption process is:
1. Fill out our Adoption Application online. We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet.
2. If the pet looks like a great match, we'll schedule a meet and greet and ask you to fill out our online Adoption Agreement if you'd like to proceed with adopting. Once you've completed the Adoption Agreement and pay the pet's Adoption Fee, you can arrange to pick up your new furry family member!
May 21, 2024, 3:00 pm
