Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Colorado

Jack is an adorable ball of cottony fluff that deserves the love and goodness of a great adopter with love in their hearts and an understanding that acclimation to a new life can take a bit of time. Our sweet Jack has had a challenging time in his short life. Shelters are terrifying to a little guy who doesn't understand why he's in this terribly loud and scary place. A long transport from Houston to Boulder is equally so but worth everything to get Jack to a safe and nurturing environment. Through all the changes, this pup has never shown an ounce of aggression or meanness. It's as if he knows that a far better life is waiting for him. At just about 4 - 5 years old and just 27 lbs, Jack is a perfect size for a retired couple or individual. He would thrive on the time and attention that this group often put into their doggy best friends. A younger individual that works from a home-based office (to cuddle sweet Jack periodically over the course of the day) would also be perfect for a little guy who is searching for love and acceptance in his life. With patience and without a time agenda, Jack will emerge and slowly his fears will slip away as he bonds with his new family. Farfel's feels that Jack would be happiest as the one and only dog in his family. Once he understands that he is loved and cherished, Jack will become a loyal and bonded guy knowing that his environment is a safe and nurturing one. Since every dog's basic nature is to be loving, once this guy blossoms, he'll fall deeply in love with his family and become a very loyal best friend. Our wish for Jack is a family that understands, and is patient with a dog that has gone through challenges and unkindness in his life. Farfel's has made a commitment to this wonderful dog, as we do with all our rescues, that we'll search until we find a forever family that will love, nurture and commit to him for the remainder of his life. At this point in Jack's development, he would love to be a full-time best friend, but will hold back just a bit until he's sure that the recipient of his love is kind. If treated with patience during his acclimation to his new family and life, this sweet guy will absolutely shine. Farfel's will nurture a positive vision of the world by matching Jack to a family who expresses their devotion for him in many different ways. We'd like Jack, when ready, to attend positive reinforcement / force free obedience classes to be the very best dog he's capable of being. These classes develop very strong bonds between a family and their dog as well as teaching skills to enable that dog to socialize in the world with appropriate behavior. Farfel's is happy to provide a list of positive reinforcement / force-free trainers in your area. Jack is completely house trained as well as having had extensive training with his previous person. It's still important, however, for Jack to experience training classes with his new family for bonding purposes with his people. Our sweet guy, from the first moment, has had a love affair with his foster's fenced yard. He loves the freedom to run free, play fetch and just be a crazy guy with zoomies! Jack does feel a bit fearful on leash when meeting other dogs. We wonder about a time earlier in his life when he may have had a bad experience. We feel, possibly due to that experience, that his preference is to be at home with his family having fun in his fenced yard. We would love a quiet home for our little guy. Jack enjoys his quiet time at home and thrives on the familiarity of a schedule. He will fall hard for an individual or couple that enjoys quiet times in their home coupled with outdoor fun. Jack is happy going on rides in the car / van and will love the time together with his family. Right now Jack is a blank slate who, with guidance, will soak up positive feedback with every effort to be the best behaved and most cuddly guy around. Jack, once comfortable is so loyal that he can easily be a constant companion. He would love nothing than backyard lounging and fun with his favorite people or just lap-sitting at the end of a busy day would be perfect for this very loving guy. Jack will be flexible enough, once comfortable, that he can be introduced to virtually any situation, and if there is love and gentle guidance, he can succeed. Jack, with his gorgeous, tri-colored coat will require a lifelong commitment to periodic sudsy baths and excellent nutrition to keep his hair shining and cottony-soft. There has been extensive new research that a human-grade, natural diet will provide a healthier (far fewer vet visits) and longer life for our best friends. Farfel's recommends Chi Diet (chidog.com) due to our personal experience with the health of our own dogs. We wish the same for every dog we rescue. Jack has been fully vetted and vaccinated to support Farfel's commitment to adopting out only healthy dogs. He has also been neutered to be in line with our commitment to zero population growth in the canine community. Jack is currently in a foster home in the Denver area. Applications are currently being accepted and can be found at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/. If interested in this cuddly and sweet as can be best friend, please fill out our application completely and submit. **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting Jack please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving dog. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.

Come down and meet handsome Saul! He is small, shy, and sweet! When he gets overwhelmed he ducks his head and hides. He is very shy but loves to cuddle and eat treats! Treats are the way to this guys heart. Are you ready to let this fella come out of his shell?

Meet Hamm! This 6-month-old Chihuahua mix weighs in at a whopping 5 pounds, so he’s basically pocket-sized perfection! Don’t let his tiny stature fool you, though. Hamm has a big personality and isn’t afraid to let the world know he’s here. He’s a bit of a chatterbox, so if you’re looking for a quiet roommate, Hamm might have other plans! Hamm is outgoing, social, and friendly with everyone he’s met so far. He’s dog-friendly, loves his people, and is always up for a good snuggle session. He’s also a big fan of chewies, especially yak cheese, and is very food motivated, which should make training a fun adventure. He’s doing a great job with potty training and sleeps happily in his nighttime kennel with his brother. Like any good puppy, Hamm is still learning about the world. He has a little puppy mouthiness but doesn’t bite, and he’s happiest sharing his crate with his brother rather than flying solo. He hasn’t met kids yet, so we can’t make any promises there. If you’re looking for a tiny, fearless, affectionate little sidekick with a big voice and an even bigger heart, Hamm might just be your guy! Hamm is in foster in Parker, Colorado. *We require all adopters to come to Colorado to adopt. *We do not transport dogs. * You can view this wonderful dog at https://www.milehighcanine.org/post/dogs/hamm You can apply for our wonderful dogs at https://www.milehighcanine.org/adopt/adoption-application/.

Meet Rex! This 6-month-old, 5 lbs, Chihuahua/Dachshund mix is a sweet, snuggly little guy who loves people, playing with toys, and doing all the fun puppy things. When playtime is over, he’s happy to curl up with his favorite humans for some quality cuddle time. He’s dog-friendly and sleeps happily in his crate with his brother. Rex has a few things he’s still working on, including potty training, and he can be a little protective of his space or his beloved yak cheese. He’ll benefit from continued guidance and security that he doesn’t have to defend his favorite things. He’s also a bit of a picky eater, so mealtime may require some negotiation! Rex is a typical work-in-progress puppy with lots of love to give. He’s ready for a family who will help him navigate puppyhood, build his confidence, and give him plenty of opportunities to play, learn, and snuggle. As a young pup, Rex sustained a break to his growth plates in his front right leg. It has caused that leg to grow a little wonky. At present, the breaks are not painful and he runs and plays and uses his leg like normal (only it’s not). It’s possible, as he ages, he may need supportive care and/or an amputation. Only time will tell! Rex is in foster in Parker, Colorado. *We require all adopters to come to Colorado to adopt. *We do not transport dogs. * You can view this wonderful dog at https://www.milehighcanine.org/post/dogs/rex You can apply for our wonderful dogs at https://www.milehighcanine.org/adopt/adoption-application/.

Congratulations, you just found the best dog EVER!!! Seriously... we are all SO obsessed with Berry! Berry is a 4 year old, 23 pound little mystery mix with the most gorgeous, bright blue eyes you’ve ever seen. We and the Texas vets believe she may be a Chihuahua / Husky / Dachshund / Cattle Dog mix, although we do not DNA test our rescue dogs, so her breed is simply a best guess based on her appearance. Whatever she is, we know one thing for sure: Berry is absolutely perfect! Berry is incredibly friendly, super social, playful, super silly, and really just the sweetest thing! She knows no stranger and loves every new person she meets. She also loves other dogs and is really just a social butterfly! Berry's story is one of those that makes absolutely no sense. She was picked up as a stray in Houston and ended up in a very crowded, high-kill shelter. She was such a sweet and friendly girl that she actually made it out of the shelter's general population and into their adoption section, which gave her a chance to find a home. Unfortunately, adoptions are incredibly difficult at this particular shelter, and after a week without finding an adopter, Berry was placed on the euthanasia list. She had done absolutely nothing wrong. She was simply running out of time because no one had chosen her. Thankfully, we learned about Berry and rescued her with literally two hours to spare. We still cannot believe this wonderful little dog came so close to losing her life when she is exactly the kind of dog who should have been scooped up by a family and loved immediately. From Berry's foster: "Oh my god, I didn't know a PERFECT foster dog was a thing!!!! We love her so much! She is potty trained! (She only has had 1 accident and it was on her first day home, which is typically normal even with a potty trained pup). She is so friendly and loves to snuggle. My roommates and I have to take turns snuggling her. She is super super silly and the queen of play bows. She gets these little tiny zoomies where she doesn't really run, but she just spins in a cute lil circle. But she's not too crazy and LOVES to cuddle if she's not playing! She is so cute and so fun!" Berry does have some areas of hair loss along her body from dermatitis that has been treated. This is unfortunately something we see very frequently in dogs rescued from the Houston area. Dogs who have spent time as strays in the extreme Texas heat, without consistent nutrition, veterinary care, flea prevention, or protection from the elements, can develop dry, irritated skin and poor coat condition. Luckily she has been fully vetted, and is totally healthy. With some time and good nutrition, (she currently gets salmon oil on her food for her skin and coat and we will send her home with some as well) her coat to continue improving and growing back beautifully. Farfel's would like to see Berry in a home that includes her in family time and fun activities (and some lap or couch-time with belly rubs would be absolutely perfect!) as well as taking that extra step to participate in positive reinforcement / force free virtual or in-person obedience classes. These classes successfully teach a smart and cooperative dog like Berry the skills to accompany her family out into the world with excellent behavior. Farfel's Rescue is happy to provide a list of approved virtual and in-person force-free / positive reinforcement trainers in your area. Berry has been fully vetted and is up to date on her vaccinations. This support Farfel's commitment to adopting out only healthy dogs. She has also been spayed to reinforce our commitment to a euthanasia-free future in the canine population. Berry is available for adoption now! Applications are currently being accepted for this sweet and very loving best friend and can be found at http://farfels.com/farfels-res. cue/adoption-form/. If interested, please fill out completely and submit. **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving dog. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.

Diva is currently located at our Everyday Adoption Center in Westminster (10460 Town Center Dr, Westminster, CO, 80021) and can be visited from 10am-6pm Sat/Sun and 12pm-7pm Mon-Fri! Email our Everyday Adoption Center team at EAC@savinganimalstoday.org for more information! Meet Diva! Diva is a sweet, one-year-old Chihuahua mix who is initially shy when meeting new people, but once she feels comfortable, she is a gentle companion! She will lean in for some pets and cuddles when she knows she is with someone safe. While she can be a bit wary of her surroundings and may need a little time to adjust to new environments, we are sure that she will blossom into a confident girl with the right human! Diva is also very tolerant to handling and we think she would be a good fit for families with kids who will respect her boundaries and let her come to them. Come meet this sweet girl today!