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Posted over 2 months ago
| Updated over 4 weeks ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Tan
Age
1 year 8 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
15 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
To apply or see more of Valentino, go to:
https://www.heartsforpawsrescue.com/219873/2024/1/28/valentino
Hi there! My name is Valentino. As you can see from my photos, I have adorable ears and my foster parents tell me I’m a very handsome boy. I’m approximately 1.5 years old and love puzzle toys and playing with my stuffies. The most important thing to know about me is I’ve never met a human or dog I haven’t liked (my foster parents say I’m like Dug: “I have just met you and I LOVE YOU.”)
Valentino's greatest hits:
-Playful, goofy, affectionate terrier/super mutt mix with a moderate energy level
-Perfectly sized (~15 pounds) for outdoor activities or snuggling up on the couch at home
-Housebroken (zero accidents/marking in foster home)
-Crate trained (sleeps soundly in crate at night, is non-destructive in crate when home alone, and generally views crate as safe/soothing space)
-No separation anxiety
-No food aggression or resource guarding
-Learns routines quickly
-Working on basic commands and leash skills; eager to please and learn
-Currently fostered with a male and female dog
-Happy to entertain himself or play with others (loves to run with other dogs and play tug-o-war/keep away)
Valentino could do well as an only dog or could do super well with a well-matched dog friend!
Catch occasional features of Valentino on Instagram @thelaboratorybackyardfarm
Interested in adopting?
1. Please complete our online form at heartsforpawsrescue.com/adoption-application
2. We will respond in 1-3 days for a call!
3. If it sounds like a potential match for you and the dog of interest, we will promptly set up a meet and greet at the foster home
Please note we are a foster-based rescue meaning our dogs are in individual foster homes throughout sac and the bay. For this reason we may only be able to schedule meets for one dog at a time (or litter). The average timeline between app submission and a meet and greet is 3-5 days. Please only submit an application for a specific dog if you are ready to adopt that animal within a week's time.
Follow facebook.com/heartsforpawsrescue &
Instagram @heartsforpawsrescue for more!
Email coordinators@heartsforpawsrescue.com or info@heartsforpawsrescue.com
