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My name is Leia!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Every Pet's Dream

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Rat Terrier
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20358505

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Leia is a friendly, full-of-personality dog who loves attention and loves to explore.
Energy Level?  Medium/Low
House trained?  Yes, mostly
Describe how they are on leash?  Leia is mostly fantastic on a leash--she can bark at other dogs, and prefers a sniff walk (i.e very slow exploration) over a walk for exercise.
Describe how they are with other dogs?  She needs to take a bit of time to relax around new dogs. She is a bit bossy and would not do well with dogs that will not back off if she needs space.
Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they?  She does not appear to have been around cats too much.
Commands they know?  Sit
What are their favorite things?  Leia loves attention. She loves her sniff walks and cuddling up on the couch with a person.
What do they need to work on?  Leia would benefit from more basic training (like come, stay, etc.). She can also be overly anxious when meeting new dogs. In addition, she can resource-guard her toys (or anything she deems as hers, like a stray sock or one of her jackets or blankets).
How are they when left alone? How long have they been left alone?  She can be anxious when left alone, even with other dogs. She might whine for a bit and scratch the door. I have left her alone for 6 to 7 hours at a time so far.
Where do they sleep?  She sleeps in a dog bed or a crate.
What is their ideal home?  Leia's perfect home would be where she gets a lot of attention (or at least can be close to her human when they are home). She loves going for slow sniff walks every day or a few times a day. She is delightful and loving but likes being the boss with other dogs. Her ideal home would not have dogs who are too 'in her face', but she does get along well with calm dogs after a proper slow introduction.

April 28, 2024, 10:09 pm
Rescue
Every Pet's Dream

Contact info

Pet ID
20358505
Contact
Phone
Address
2010 El Camino Real #143, (We do not have dogs at this address!), Santa Clara, CA 95050

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Steps to adopt an Every Pet's Dream animal:

-First, complete the adoption application. Every Pet's Dream Rescue ensures all requirements are met. If you rent, landlord written permission for adoption is required.
-Next is the meet and greet!
-There is a home and yard check.
-Adoption agreement and Adoption fee.

Adoption Fee for Dog is $325.00
Adoption Fee for Cats is $155.00.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Every Pet's Dream Rescue animals are in wonderful, private, foster homes learning every day skills. All animals are seen by appointment only.

We do not have a facility. Our posted address is for mail only. (We do not have dogs at our address!)

Adoption events will be posted in advance.

More about this rescue

Every Pet's Dream is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Foster-based rescue dedicated to saving animals that otherwise would have been euthanized. We provide them a fresh start and an opportunity to find their forever home. In some cases we will take in owner surrenders.

If animals could share their hopes and dreams with us, what would they say? They would say that they want to give love and be loved and cared for their entire lives.

Every Pet's Dream believes that dogs feel safe with rules and boundaries and thrive with training, exercise and love. Cats also feel safe with boundaries, a great place to hide and plenty of love as well.

Adopt for Life and Fulfill Every Pet's Dream!