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My name is chico!

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Cared for by Aloha Ilio Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
5 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
12579

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

🤍🐾 Meet Chico – The Shy Boy Who Becomes Your Little Shadow 🐾🤍
Male • Chihuahua • 14 lbs • 5 years old

Chico is one of four siblings recently surrendered to the Aloha ʻĪlio Rescue ʻohana. When they arrived, they were scared, stressed, and completely unsure of the world around them. They relied heavily on one another for comfort and had little experience socializing with new people.

With time, patience, and gentle handling, Chico has started to feel safe. He’s now allowing us to pick him up and is slowly opening his heart, one quiet moment at a time. 🤍

Chico can be a bit standoffish when you first meet him. He likes to observe, take things in, and decide for himself when he’s ready. But once that trust is built, something beautiful happens. He turns into the sweetest little follower - trailing behind you like a baby duckling, hopping into your lap, and soaking up every bit of affection.

He’s not a rush-in kind of dog.
He’s a slow-bond, deep-love kind of dog.

✨ About Chico
🐶 Male
🐾 Chihuahua
🤍 Sweet but cautious at first
🐥 Follows his person once bonded
🛋️ Affectionate and loves lap time
🏡 Needs a calm, patient home
🐾 Best with someone experienced with stressed or shy dogs

Chico will thrive with someone who understands decompression, respects boundaries, and believes that trust is earned through patience. For the right person, he’ll be an incredibly loyal and loving companion.

If you’re the kind of person who believes the best love takes time… Chico might be waiting for you.

📩 officeteam@alohailiorescue.com
📞 (808) 960-1704
🌐 www.alohailiorescue.com
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Contact info

Pet ID
12579
Contact
Address
Keaau, HI 96749

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

Additional adoption info

We hold regular adoption events in Hilo and pets can be viewed at our facility by appointment.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

At Aloha Ilio, we strive to ensure every dog is matched up with an owner that is serious about the commitment adopting a dog entails, while at the same time ensuring that both parties are happy to become a family together. Above even our desire to rescue dogs is ensuring that those already under our care have the best quality of life possible. We strive to ensure our facilities stay clean, our dogs have the opportunity to stretch their legs, and all of them get the medical care and attention they deserve.

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