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My name is Darla!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Cared for by Every Pet's Dream

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Black
Age
Young
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21856303

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred

My story

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

Darla has come a long way from her rough past and is finally starting to blossom. She can still be a little hesitant and shy at times, but her wagging tail shows the happy girl she truly is inside. With patience and kindness, she’s learned that people can be friends—going from being fearful to now offering sweet kisses and nose boops. Darla especially lights up for treats (turkey is her favorite!) and greets us with excitement whenever we walk through the door.

Energy Level?low
House trained?yes
Describe how they are on leash?she loves going on walks. she loves to sniff but doesn't pull, she'll trot along happily next to you
Describe how they are with other dogs?likes playing with the resident Chihuahua, doesn't seem bothered by other dogs she sees
Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they?doesn't show interest. not sure about cats but I'm sure she wouldn't care 
Commands they know?nothing really 
What are their favorite things?going on walks and eating food
What do they need to work on?barking at people, peeing when we go to put the leash on (does a nervous small pee)
How are they when left alone? How long have they been left alone?totally fine, just relaxes and sleeps. might steal some clothes and bring to her bed
Where do they sleep?in a large crate, she's very happy to run in and be in a safe space 
What is their ideal home? Darla is a relatively easy to manage dog and doesn't need a lot of attention, but she would do great in a home that can give her time to get settled and that can work with her on her barking and small fears. She's a very sweet girl who's still nervous of new people so it would be good to be somewhere that doesn't have constant new people coming in and out. She doesn't need a dog companion but would probably benefit from having one that can show her people are OK and to keep her comfortable

October 19, 2025, 4:03 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21856303
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.

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