Bocce is a terrific little dog in the making. He came to us as the last of a group of small dogs dumped in an orchard in California last November 2025. Since then he had been living in an outside kennel. Bocce has been fostered with our Director since January 31st and is truly embracing the comforts of indoor living!
- 18 pounds and approximately 2 years old
- Regal, distinguished Chihuahua mix who prefers a calm home.
- Adores women! Bocce would like a female adopter as the main character. He follows his foster mom everywhere she goes with his loyal little spirit. He readily takes treats from his foster dad and is neutral to him. No barking or aggression. He just doesn't show the same level of enthusiasm for men that he does for women. Bonds quickly with women.
- Neutral with other dogs. Bocce is fostered with three large dogs and does well with them. He hasn't been playful with them yet but it's been less than a week so we think he will get there. He does follow their lead though. We think Bocce could do well as an only dog or in a home with other dogs that aren't big and rambunctious. He prefers dogs that aren't in his face and pushy with him.
- We have not cat tested him but we have helped find homes for 3 other dogs in Bocce's immediate family and all were appropriate with cats. We do think he will likely be fine with cats.
- No kids please. Bocce startles and will also bolt if he is scared. We would worry a child might open a door or gate and set Bocce free. He needs safe containment and management around open doors.
- Potty habits are going well. No pee accidents in the home. He has had a few poop accidents because he goes potty almost immediately after eating his meals so he needs to be let out promptly after he's finished eating. He holds his potty all though the night with no accidents. He also holds his potty in the crate with no accidents in the crate. He reliably goes potty when you take him out.
- Does well in the crate and has been crated for up to 5 hours at a time
- Enjoys sleeping out on a dog bed in his foster mom's bedroom at night. Good sleeper and doesn't disrupt the human's sleep.
- Likes to be pet but hasn't quite figured out how to solicit pets from the humans. So when you pet him he kinda freezes but then relaxes and closes his eyes from bliss as you pet his head and body. He does enjoy petting and can be picked up.
QUIRKS:
- Bocce can scale chain link fences. However, he only tries to escape the first week as he's settling into a new home. After a few days in his new home, he settles in pretty readily and no longer looks to escape. He will just need to be on a long line leash for at least the first few days in his new home to help keep him safe and secure.
- Shy. Bocce bonds strongly with his person and is reserved with new people. So he may not seem enthusiastic to meet you at a visit but we promise he WILL bond with you usually within the first 48 hours if you give him some grace and patience to get his bearings in a new home.
- Bocce is super food motivated which means he may try to swipe food from the table or kitchen counter. He has tried it 3 times in the first week in foster. Correcting him when caught in the act has helped and he's realizing that putting paws on a dinner table or kitchen counter is not appropriate. It is not a persistent act. It's more like he may try it once or twice and then gets the message that it's not ok.
Bocce is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested negative, dewormed and current on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. His adoption fee also includes a free wellness exam at one of our partner veterinary clinics in Oregon City, Milwaukie, Portland or Tualatin.
$250 adoption fee
Fostered in Oregon City, Oregon
APPLY TO ADOPT BOCCE ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.AGAVEDOGS.ORG
Bocce is a terrific little dog in the making. He came to us as the last of a group of small dogs dumped in an orchard in California last November 2025. Since then he had been living in an outside kennel. Bocce has been fostered with our Director since January 31st and is truly embracing the comforts of indoor living!
- 18 pounds and approximately 2 years old
- Regal, distinguished Chihuahua mix who prefers a calm home.
- Adores women! Bocce would like a female adopter as the main character. He follows his foster mom everywhere she goes with his loyal little spirit. He readily takes treats from his foster dad and is neutral to him. No barking or aggression. He just doesn't show the same level of enthusiasm for men that he does for women. Bonds quickly with women.
- Neutral with other dogs. Bocce is fostered with three large dogs and does well with them. He hasn't been playful with them yet but it's been less than a week so we think he will get there. He does follow their lead though. We think Bocce could do well as an only dog or in a home with other dogs that aren't big and rambunctious. He prefers dogs that aren't in his face and pushy with him.
- We have not cat tested him but we have helped find homes for 3 other dogs in Bocce's immediate family and all were appropriate with cats. We do think he will likely be fine with cats.
- No kids please. Bocce startles and will also bolt if he is scared. We would worry a child might open a door or gate and set Bocce free. He needs safe containment and management around open doors.
- Potty habits are going well. No pee accidents in the home. He has had a few poop accidents because he goes potty almost immediately after eating his meals so he needs to be let out promptly after he's finished eating. He holds his potty all though the night with no accidents. He also holds his potty in the crate with no accidents in the crate. He reliably goes potty when you take him out.
- Does well in the crate and has been crated for up to 5 hours at a time
- Enjoys sleeping out on a dog bed in his foster mom's bedroom at night. Good sleeper and doesn't disrupt the human's sleep.
- Likes to be pet but hasn't quite figured out how to solicit pets from the humans. So when you pet him he kinda freezes but then relaxes and closes his eyes from bliss as you pet his head and body. He does enjoy petting and can be picked up.
QUIRKS:
- Bocce can scale chain link fences. However, he only tries to escape the first week as he's settling into a new home. After a few days in his new home, he settles in pretty readily and no longer looks to escape. He will just need to be on a long line leash for at least the first few days in his new home to help keep him safe and secure.
- Shy. Bocce bonds strongly with his person and is reserved with new people. So he may not seem enthusiastic to meet you at a visit but we promise he WILL bond with you usually within the first 48 hours if you give him some grace and patience to get his bearings in a new home.
- Bocce is super food motivated which means he may try to swipe food from the table or kitchen counter. He has tried it 3 times in the first week in foster. Correcting him when caught in the act has helped and he's realizing that putting paws on a dinner table or kitchen counter is not appropriate. It is not a persistent act. It's more like he may try it once or twice and then gets the message that it's not ok.
Bocce is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested negative, dewormed and current on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. His adoption fee also includes a free wellness exam at one of our partner veterinary clinics in Oregon City, Milwaukie, Portland or Tualatin.
$250 adoption fee
Fostered in Oregon City, Oregon
APPLY TO ADOPT BOCCE ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.AGAVEDOGS.ORG
Applications can be submitted directly on our website www.agavedogs.org
2.
Interview
We give you a call over the phone. If we think you and the dog could be a good match we provide you with the foster home's contact info.
3.
Meet the Pet
Call the foster home and set up a time to meet the dog you're interested in.
4.
Home Check
If you like the dog and want to finalize the adoption, we would drop the dog off at your home during a home visit.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
We will email or provide you a physical copy of the adoption contract to complete when you meet the dog.
6.
Pay Fee
The dog's adoption fee can be paid via:
Venmo: @agavedogsrescue
PayPal: agavedogs@gmail.com
Cash or check
Additional adoption info
We are a volunteer run organization and try our best to return correspondence promptly, however sometimes there are delays. We appreciate your patience.
The first step to meeting one of our dogs is to fill out an adoption application at www.agavedogs.com.
Once we receive your adoption application we will call you to discuss what dog might be the best match for you. We will connect you with the foster home who has the dog you are interested in adopting. Once you meet the dog, let us know if it is a love match and if you would like to adopt the dog. We will email you an adoption agreement to complete and return.
Our adoption fees range from waived entirely to $550 depending on the dog, age, breed and it's behaviors. Our work to save dogs is supported by our adoption fees and donations. Enjoy your new dog and please don't hesitate to contact us with questions or updates. We love happy photo updates!
We are a volunteer run organization and try our best to return correspondence promptly, however sometimes there are delays. We appreciate your patience.
The first step to meeting one of our dogs is to fill out an adoption application at www.agavedogs.com.
Once we receive your adoption application we will call you to discuss what dog might be the best match for you. We will connect you with the foster home who has the dog you are interested in adopting. Once you meet the dog, let us know if it is a love match and if you would like to adopt the dog. We will email you an adoption agreement to complete and return.
Our adoption fees range from waived entirely to $550 depending on the dog, age, breed and it's behaviors. Our work to save dogs is supported by our adoption fees and donations. Enjoy your new dog and please don't hesitate to contact us with questions or updates. We love happy photo updates!
All of our dogs are in foster homes that help them to learn to be good house guests. Our foster dogs thrive in a home environment rather than a scary shelter where they would become stressed. Plus we gain lots of good information about the dog's personalities in a foster home setting.
All foster homes are located within 45 minutes of Portland, Oregon. Once we receive your adoption application and chat with you, we will provide you the foster home's contact information that has the dog you're interested in meeting.
All of our dogs are in foster homes that help them to learn to be good house guests. Our foster dogs thrive in a home environment rather than a scary shelter where they would become stressed. Plus we gain lots of good information about the dog's personalities in a foster home setting.
All foster homes are located within 45 minutes of Portland, Oregon. Once we receive your adoption application and chat with you, we will provide you the foster home's contact information that has the dog you're interested in meeting.
More about this rescue
Agave Dogs rescues adoptable, homeless dogs from areas overwhelmed with pet overpopulation and finds them loving, permanent homes in Oregon and Washington. We assist dogs at risk for euthanasia in high kill shelters and strays found on the street by out of state rescuers. We have been saving dogs since 2017.
Agave Dogs rescues adoptable, homeless dogs from areas overwhelmed with pet overpopulation and finds them loving, permanent homes in Oregon and Washington. We assist dogs at risk for euthanasia in high kill shelters and strays found on the street by out of state rescuers. We have been saving dogs since 2017.
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