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My name is Buckaroo!

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Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Take the Pet Home

4

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $175

This helps Small Breed Rescue of East TN with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Heartworm negative

My story

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

Adoption Area: East Tennessee

Buckaroo needs:

-An active adult home with everyone stable on his/her feet
-No apartments
-Someone willing to continue leash and potty training
-Children over 12 years old
-Someone home most of the day would be ideal

Buckaroo is a remarkable russet colored, handsome 1-year-old, male Chihuahua weighing about 7.5 lbs. He was owner surrendered due to changes in the owner’s health. He has only known great care and loving attention so his outlook on life is positive and exuberant. He hasn’t had a great deal of consistent training in potty habits or obedience, but he’s very smart and has shown he wants to please his foster mom. He is improving daily on learning basic commands and is doing very well on potty training if taken outside in a consistent manner. His leash walking is also showing success so his future forever home will need to reinforce this progress as they get to know and love him. He literally thrives on receiving praise!

He loves just about everyone and settles in quickly with new people. Once bonding is accomplished, he will stick with you in the house and loves to sit with you on the couch, a chair, or just be in the same room. He is currently crate-trained at night and during periods when people are out of the house. He loves and needs walks/exercise on a leash to help with his high energy level. Safe chew toys are advised! He really enjoys crinkle toys too. We suspect that food puzzle-type toys would be a big hit with him. He’s smart!

Because he doesn’t always follow commands yet, being leashed is a must — a new owner absolutely MUST ensure that doors are not opened unless he is secured on a leash since he still tries to dart out the door. If he escapes, it is likely that he will just keep going. Young children are not advised for this reason. He is learning the commands BACK, SIT, and STAY, but he hasn’t mastered these commands.

He doesn’t bark just to make noise; however, he can have a large voice so apartments are not a good idea. He’s happy to play with other dogs with a comparable energy level…older dogs might find him too intense/active. He also LOVES cats and has kitty friends in his foster home; however, the kitties there are very dog savvy so not all cats might appreciate his energy level or attention.

He’s neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines and flea/heartworm meds.

His adoption fee is $175. Buckaroo is a loving, active, and adorable young boy who is just waiting for an active home to appreciate his remarkable personality. If you are willing to enjoy a lifetime with a loving, loyal, and smart companion, Buckaroo might just be perfect for you!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 22482, Knoxville, TN 37933

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Go to our website sbret.com to fill out an online application,

2.

Approve Application

We contact your vet to confirm that your past and current pets are/were spayed/neutered and current on vaccines and preventives.

3.

Take the Pet Home

We will schedule a home visit (actual or virtual), then bring the dog you chose to your home or convenient meeting place.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

We have a 7-day trial period. Please see the full Adoption Process at sbret.com.

Additional adoption info

All our dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, receive heartworm/flea prevention, have dental cleaning when required and medical care. Our adoption fees help cover these expenses but we also rely heavily on donations.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

All our dogs live in foster homes in the Knoxville, TN area and we do not have a shelter facility. If you are interested in meeting one of our Available Dogs, please see our website's Events Calendar or fill out an online application at sbret.com. When your application is approved, we will arrange for a meet-and-greet or home visit.

More about this rescue

Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Inc. (SBRET) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppymills.

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