This helps Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows, Inc with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
6 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
24 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Microchipped
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
✨ Meet Emilio — A Big-Hearted Boy Who Finally Feels Safe ✨
Life turned upside down for Emilio, a 6-year-old neutered male Chihuahua mix who suddenly found himself alone when his owner was taken to the hospital and could not return home. Confused, frightened, and with no familiar person to comfort him, Emilio panicked when he was trapped to be taken to the county shelter. In that moment of fear, he nipped someone — a superficial wound — the kind of reaction many scared dogs might have when their whole world collapses overnight.
Thankfully, Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows stepped in before his story could take a heartbreaking turn. And what we discovered once he felt safe? A sweet, playful, loving boy who just needed someone to see past his fear.
💛 24 pounds of cuddle potential
💛 Loves stuffies — especially chasing and shaking them like a champ!
💛 Adores being with “his” human and wants nothing more than a person who understands him and offers love, patience, and safety.
💛 Current on vaccinations and microchipped.
Today, Emilio is blossoming. His tail comes up, his eyes soften, and that goofy “I-love-my-toy!” energy comes out. He’s ready to bond deeply with the human who says, “You’re safe now. I’ve got you.”
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will adore you with his whole heart and celebrate every day at your side, Emilio might be your perfect match.
He’s been misunderstood before — but in the right home, he’ll shine.
🌟 Emilio is ready for the next chapter of his life. Will you be the one to write it with him?
✨ Meet Emilio — A Big-Hearted Boy Who Finally Feels Safe ✨
Life turned upside down for Emilio, a 6-year-old neutered male Chihuahua mix who suddenly found himself alone when his owner was taken to the hospital and could not return home. Confused, frightened, and with no familiar person to comfort him, Emilio panicked when he was trapped to be taken to the county shelter. In that moment of fear, he nipped someone — a superficial wound — the kind of reaction many scared dogs might have when their whole world collapses overnight.
Thankfully, Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows stepped in before his story could take a heartbreaking turn. And what we discovered once he felt safe? A sweet, playful, loving boy who just needed someone to see past his fear.
💛 24 pounds of cuddle potential
💛 Loves stuffies — especially chasing and shaking them like a champ!
💛 Adores being with “his” human and wants nothing more than a person who understands him and offers love, patience, and safety.
💛 Current on vaccinations and microchipped.
Today, Emilio is blossoming. His tail comes up, his eyes soften, and that goofy “I-love-my-toy!” energy comes out. He’s ready to bond deeply with the human who says, “You’re safe now. I’ve got you.”
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will adore you with his whole heart and celebrate every day at your side, Emilio might be your perfect match.
He’s been misunderstood before — but in the right home, he’ll shine.
🌟 Emilio is ready for the next chapter of his life. Will you be the one to write it with him?
Rescue
This organization is committed to providing a positive adoption experience!
Learn more.
An application is located on website www.chirescuetruckeemeadows.com or email and request an application chirescue@ymail.com
2.
Interview
We can hold interviews at adoption event or over phone.
3.
Meet the Pet
Our dogs are at our adoption events held twice a month, weather permitting. Please visit website or Facebook for details on dates.
4.
Pay Fee
5.
Approve Application
6.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Adoption applications are required; we do home checks. We request that if you are interested to adopt, please complete an application and return vis email or bring to adoption event. We hold monthly adoption events since all of our dogs are in foster homes. We don’t have a location or building.
Adoption applications are required; we do home checks. We request that if you are interested to adopt, please complete an application and return vis email or bring to adoption event. We hold monthly adoption events since all of our dogs are in foster homes. We don’t have a location or building.
Go meet their pets
Our dogs are in foster care; however, we do have adoption events and post the information on our web page and on Facebook.
Our dogs come to events at Petsmart stores. We are located in front of the store, look for adoption trailer and play yard. This will ensure your opportunities to meet the available dogs.
We are either at;
PETSMART
255 Los Altos Pkwy
Spanish Springs, NV
Or PETSMART
250 Fairview Ave.
Carson City, NV
Our dogs are in foster care; however, we do have adoption events and post the information on our web page and on Facebook.
Our dogs come to events at Petsmart stores. We are located in front of the store, look for adoption trailer and play yard. This will ensure your opportunities to meet the available dogs.
We are either at;
PETSMART
255 Los Altos Pkwy
Spanish Springs, NV
Or PETSMART
250 Fairview Ave.
Carson City, NV
More about this rescue
We are a 5013c non-profit Nevada corporation. We educate and help people with Chihuahuas and Chi-mixes along with other small dogs. We rehabilitate many of the small dogs to help them overcome some fears frequently or the distrust of humans. We help them learn to trust people again.
We are a 5013c non-profit Nevada corporation. We educate and help people with Chihuahuas and Chi-mixes along with other small dogs. We rehabilitate many of the small dogs to help them overcome some fears frequently or the distrust of humans. We help them learn to trust people again.
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