Adopt

My name is Sonny!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Cared for by Open Arms Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Dachshund
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21878863

My details

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

My story

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

'Sonny' Chihuahua/Dachshund X-male-4 months old, 9 lbs

Meet Sonny, a sweet and gentle 4-month-old boy with a big heart and soulful, expressive eyes. Sonny is a total lovebug who adores being cuddled and played with. He is mellow and loving. Weighing 9 pounds, he loves people and would be a wonderful companion for another small to medium-sized dog. Sonny’s mom is a well dispositioned highly intelligent 14-pound Chihuahua-Dachshund mix. We don’t know his dad’s breed but he was likely a larger dog than mom. So Sonny may grow bit more. Sonny is eager to learn and will thrive in a home with people who are committed to training him with patience and love. His ideal environment would include a secure yard where he can run, play and burn off puppy energy. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, intelligent companion, Sonny is waiting to meet you!

 

LINKS TO INDIVIDUAL PUPPYS REAMAINING FOR ADOPTION FROM THIS LITTER

SOPHIE https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sophie-78261648/ca/imperial-beach/open-arms-rescue-ca1677/

WAFFLE https://www.petfinder.com/dog/waffle-78261570/ca/imperial-beach/open-arms-rescue-ca1677/

SONNY https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sonny-78261422/ca/imperial-beach/open-arms-rescue-ca1677/

SAMMY https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sammy-78261355/ca/imperial-beach/open-arms-rescue-ca1677/

MOLLY https://www.petfinder.com/dog/molly-78261262/ca/imperial-beach/open-arms-rescue-ca1677/

DEWEY https://www.petfinder.com/dog/dewey-78260756/ca/imperial-beach/open-arms-rescue-ca1677/

 THESE DOGS ARE THROUGH A NON-PROFIT RESCUE 501C(3)

Sonny is now ready to go. His adoption fee covers them being neutered, microchipped, 3 rounds of vaccinations and dewormed. please contact us or



Our adoption fee through our rescue covers the dog being fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered, dewormed and flea treated. Please call 760-470-7643 Or email us at openarmsrescue@hotmail.com or stop by our website and fill out an online application at www.openarmsrescue.org



September 14, 2025, 7:09 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21878863
Contact
Jenny Armour
Address
PO Box 2248, Imperial Beach, CA 91933

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

you may contact us via email openarmsrescue@hotmail.com or visit our website to fill out an application at www.openarmsrescue.org

2.

Interview

phone interview

3.

Home Check

due to covid most our interviews will be conducted via FACETIME

Additional adoption info

Please see our adoption application at
http://www.openarmsrescue.org/Adoption-Application.html

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Become a Foster Volunteer

Why foster?

We operate foster homes all over San Diego county and are currently seeking more foster homes to help with the many dogs in need. In foster care the pet learns not only to trust that food and water are a daily occurrence, but also learns about life in a home. Instead of waiting to be adopted from a barren holding pen, foster animals get a head start in a therapeutic environment where they transition from uncertainty through consistency and gentle care. It is often the first kindness these animals have known. This is the point at which the homeless pet is truly rescued; when they are rehabilitated both physically and physiologically and placed into a loving, responsible and permanent home.

The foster family not only prepares the rescue for home life, but is also able to inform prospective adopters all about the personality of the foster pet. The foster person can pass along information for the adopter, such as whether the dogs are good with kids or cats and whether they will need an active home or a quieter home. Within the foster home the animals' confidence and trust builds. We post our dogs on Craigslist and Adopt a Pet, so they do get a lot of exposure.

Are foster animals healthy?

None of the animals we place in foster care have transmissible illnesses. They have all been fully vaccinated prior to being released to the foster family. In fact, most of the dogs we rescue are not in need of medical attention, but some do need special care.

Is fostering an animal expensive?

Although we prefer that foster families provide food, we will be happy to donate food to those who need it. Many of our rescued pets simply need good food, a warm bed, consistency, and most of all, lots of love and affection.

We rescue all shapes, sizes, breeds and ages. Each foster person chooses the pet or pets they wish to help. But they must remain committed once they agree to help, As soon as the pet has received all the pre-adoption care it requires, he/she is ready to find its permanent home!

Before you decide to be foster person, consider whether you have the time. Foster pets are "special" and cannot be left alone for long periods of time. Also consider whether you have the support of the whole family and whether you will be able to "let go" when the perfect adopter comes along!

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