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Hola friends, My name is Frito, a 7-year-old, 9.5 lb Chihuahua mix, and I'm a survivor of neglect. I was living in Jalisco Mexico, badly mistreated by humans who were supposed to love and care for me. I was tied to a post when rescuers found me, front teeth broken, and underweight, with no food or water or shelter in sight. I was scared but grateful to be taken away and ended up with a local dog rescue, where I patiently waited to find a new family. But fate had a different plan for me… instead, 4 Little Paws Rescue brought me to America on a bus along with 30 other rescue dogs to help us find forever homes. So here I am. Currently in San Antonio Texas with my new foster mom, and a variety of resident dogs, settling in and making friends with everyone.
I am a sweet boy, a bit shy when I first arrived, but a day or two later when I realized I was safe, my little tail started wagging and then it became the full body wiggles I was wagging so hard. I get along great with the other dogs, but I don't play with them, we just co-exist nicely. My focus is my people. I love attention, affection, tummy rubs, and pets, snuggling beside you but mostly enjoy being curled up in your lap or carried. I’m not into doggy toys either, but I enjoy relaxing, exploring, watching you work, or puttering around the house. I am fully housebroken and have never had an accident indoors. I enjoy the outdoors mostly just to conduct my business and then back indoors for a nap or a snack. I rarely bark and I’m a good eater, taking my time to eat my food. I can walk on a leash and go for a ride in the car without a problem. I rode in on a bus and will ride out in a Mercedes transport van heading to Connecticut next week. I hear many wonderful families on the East Coast would be happy to have a sweet little dog like me, so I can't wait to meet them and get my life started!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Hola friends, My name is Frito, a 7-year-old, 9.5 lb Chihuahua mix, and I'm a survivor of neglect. I was living in Jalisco Mexico, badly mistreated by humans who were supposed to love and care for me. I was tied to a post when rescuers found me, front teeth broken, and underweight, with no food or water or shelter in sight. I was scared but grateful to be taken away and ended up with a local dog rescue, where I patiently waited to find a new family. But fate had a different plan for me… instead, 4 Little Paws Rescue brought me to America on a bus along with 30 other rescue dogs to help us find forever homes. So here I am. Currently in San Antonio Texas with my new foster mom, and a variety of resident dogs, settling in and making friends with everyone.
I am a sweet boy, a bit shy when I first arrived, but a day or two later when I realized I was safe, my little tail started wagging and then it became the full body wiggles I was wagging so hard. I get along great with the other dogs, but I don't play with them, we just co-exist nicely. My focus is my people. I love attention, affection, tummy rubs, and pets, snuggling beside you but mostly enjoy being curled up in your lap or carried. I’m not into doggy toys either, but I enjoy relaxing, exploring, watching you work, or puttering around the house. I am fully housebroken and have never had an accident indoors. I enjoy the outdoors mostly just to conduct my business and then back indoors for a nap or a snack. I rarely bark and I’m a good eater, taking my time to eat my food. I can walk on a leash and go for a ride in the car without a problem. I rode in on a bus and will ride out in a Mercedes transport van heading to Connecticut next week. I hear many wonderful families on the East Coast would be happy to have a sweet little dog like me, so I can't wait to meet them and get my life started!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
More about this rescue
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
