Meet Kimi– A Shy Girl Looking for Patience and Love
Kimi is a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix who is still learning that the world can be a safe and gentle place. Right now, she’s a cautious little soul — nervous around new people and environments — but with time and patience, she’s beginning to show small signs of trust.
She has started coming out of her kennel on her own if given the space and time, and she will walk calmly with a handler as long as she doesn’t feel pressured. In quiet spaces, Kimi prefers to find a safe spot where she can watch from a distance, but she’ll get up and follow when it’s time for a potty break. She isn’t comfortable with petting or handling yet, and may try to avoid unwanted contact, so she’ll need someone who understands dog body language and is willing to let her move at her own pace.
Kimi has met other dogs in playgroup but mostly chooses to keep to herself, occasionally venturing out to explore. Because of her fearful nature, she would do best in a calm home with an experienced adopter who sees the beauty in helping a shy dog blossom.
With the right person by her side, Kimi has the potential to grow into a devoted little companion. She just needs someone who is patient, gentle, and ready to give her the time she deserves to feel safe and loved. Could that be you? 💕
Meet Kimi– A Shy Girl Looking for Patience and Love
Kimi is a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix who is still learning that the world can be a safe and gentle place. Right now, she’s a cautious little soul — nervous around new people and environments — but with time and patience, she’s beginning to show small signs of trust.
She has started coming out of her kennel on her own if given the space and time, and she will walk calmly with a handler as long as she doesn’t feel pressured. In quiet spaces, Kimi prefers to find a safe spot where she can watch from a distance, but she’ll get up and follow when it’s time for a potty break. She isn’t comfortable with petting or handling yet, and may try to avoid unwanted contact, so she’ll need someone who understands dog body language and is willing to let her move at her own pace.
Kimi has met other dogs in playgroup but mostly chooses to keep to herself, occasionally venturing out to explore. Because of her fearful nature, she would do best in a calm home with an experienced adopter who sees the beauty in helping a shy dog blossom.
With the right person by her side, Kimi has the potential to grow into a devoted little companion. She just needs someone who is patient, gentle, and ready to give her the time she deserves to feel safe and loved. Could that be you? 💕
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ADOPTION The Compassionate Choice. Choosing to adopt an animal rather than buying from a breeder or pet shop is the easiest and best thing you can do to help reduce the number of unwanted pets. Shelters across the country are filled with wonderful dogs and cats looking for safe, loving homes. Each and every one of them deserves to be loved. Bringing a new animal into your home is a big decision. We ask all potential adopters or "guardians" to complete a comprehensive questionnaire and then meet with one of our trained adoption counselors who will help find the right pet for your lifestyle. Because your new pet is an important part of your family, we encourage you to bring ALL family members in to meet him or her, including your dog(s) if you are considering adopting one of shelter dogs. The adoption fees are $50-$100 for a cat and $100-$180 for a dog. This low fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, a registered micro-chip, and a wellness check.
ADOPTION The Compassionate Choice. Choosing to adopt an animal rather than buying from a breeder or pet shop is the easiest and best thing you can do to help reduce the number of unwanted pets. Shelters across the country are filled with wonderful dogs and cats looking for safe, loving homes. Each and every one of them deserves to be loved. Bringing a new animal into your home is a big decision. We ask all potential adopters or "guardians" to complete a comprehensive questionnaire and then meet with one of our trained adoption counselors who will help find the right pet for your lifestyle. Because your new pet is an important part of your family, we encourage you to bring ALL family members in to meet him or her, including your dog(s) if you are considering adopting one of shelter dogs. The adoption fees are $50-$100 for a cat and $100-$180 for a dog. This low fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, a registered micro-chip, and a wellness check.
Our shelter is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm and Thursday from 1pm until 7pm. We are closed every Tuesday and all major holidays.
Our shelter is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm and Thursday from 1pm until 7pm. We are closed every Tuesday and all major holidays.
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The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is an open-admission municipal shelter serving the City of Palm Springs. The shelter is operated by Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a community responsible for pet stewardship and humane treatment of animals. The public/private partnership has created a compassionate and progressive shelter that serves as safe haven for both highly adoptable animals as well as those who require behavioral training or medical treatment before they can be adopted into loving homes.
Although we spend time with each animal to prepare it for adoption, we cannot be sure how a pet with behave with other pets or with children outside of the shelter.
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is an open-admission municipal shelter serving the City of Palm Springs. The shelter is operated by Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a community responsible for pet stewardship and humane treatment of animals. The public/private partnership has created a compassionate and progressive shelter that serves as safe haven for both highly adoptable animals as well as those who require behavioral training or medical treatment before they can be adopted into loving homes.
Although we spend time with each animal to prepare it for adoption, we cannot be sure how a pet with behave with other pets or with children outside of the shelter.
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