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Bruno

Chihuahua

Male, Adult

Gaithersburg, MD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Bruno is approx. 7 years old and is loyal, but he is not very comfortable with children. He loves to sit on the sofa with his bff and watch tv or take a nap. He has been with our family his entire life, but he needs a home with a loving person who can spend lots of time with each day. He likes to go to the office, car rides and is trained to stay in the confines of a gate when he is home alone. We are not charging a fee, we just want Bruno to go to a loving home that is a good fit.

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Bruno

Chihuahua

Male, Adult

Gaithersburg, MD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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Luna

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos

Rockville, MD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Luna! This baby hippo is a sweetheart and bsolutely adorable. Luna has returned to Miri's Haven after more than a year in her adoptive home. Her owner had a medical issue and her family was unable to care for Luna. Luna returned to us completely bewildered, unsure what just happened, and with a few extra pounds that we're helping her shed with time and care. She loves sunbathing, food, and taking long naps - ideally in her favorite cave bed. She is not very leash-trained so would love a fenced in yard to explore (and sunbathe in). She is housetrained, pee pad trained, and gets along beautifully with the other dogs in her foster home. Luna is a great passenger in the car, sleeps through the night, and doesn't mind staying home alone while her humans are out. She needs eye drops twice a day but doesn't mind taking them as long as she is in her bed, which is her safe space. Like many seniors (human and canine!), she has some trouble hearing and seeing, and needs a hand navigating stairs. Since she doesn't love being picked up, a home without stairs would be best. Luna likes having a consistent routine and would love a home that is generally calm and quiet. She's also big on food and snacks (as evidenced by her weight!) - her forever family will need to continue supporting her on her weight loss journey and help her maintain a healthy weight. Luna is a chill, sweet, quiet girl who would love a permanent place to sunbathe. Could you be the one to finally give this girl the forever she deserves? Luna is approximately 10 years old and 10 lbs. Fostered in Severn, MD Please apply at MirisHaven.org

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Ernestine

Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo

Rockville, MD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Ernestine, aka Tina! This elegant queen has fully settled into her routine and is living her best life. Tina was found as a stray down south, lost, frightened, and unsure of what kindness looks like. Now she’s safe at the Haven after taking her very first flight to get to us. She’s spending her time in foster care resting, healing, and learning the fine art of chihuahua diplomacy in a house full of tiny, friendly supervisors who have made her feel right at home. Tina adores exploring the yard at her own pace, following foster mom around for treats, and supervising household activities like a tiny, silent CEO. She still isn’t a fan of being handled, and leash training… well… let’s call it a journey. She does great once the leash is on, but getting it on and off? Absolutely not. A fenced yard would be ideal for her comfort and peace. Tina is a wonderfully independent girl who would love a calm home where she can just chill out, vibe, and socialize when food is involved. She’s not a cuddle bug, and she’ll tell you that herself, but she’s a lovely companion for anyone who appreciates quiet company, a gentle presence, and a little lady who lives life on her own terms. Tina is looking for a home with patient humans who will let her acclimate on her own timeline. While it takes her some time to trust you and she's not much for snuggling yet, she LOVES chicken jerky treats and they are a surefire way to win her heart. She bravely eats them directly from her foster mom's hand, and will even let her foster mom pick her up as long as she does it confidently. She has recently permitted foster mom the honor of delivering chin rubs, which is basically her version of signing a peace treaty. While Tina is generally a quiet, gentle little lady, she has strong opinions about dinner being served promptly at 5pm. She toddles behind her foster mom from room to room, selecting cozy beds the way some of us collect throw pillows. And she is a great dining companion: as soon as her foster mom sits down to eat dinner, Tina is right in front of her asking for a seat at the table. She's not leash-trained so she'll require a fenced-in yard. She loves bouncing around her foster mom's yard like a silly, happy explorer. Tina gets along well with other small dogs - we haven't had a chance to observe her with bigger ones yet. She's learning lots of new skills in her foster home and is making great progress on both stairs and housetraining. For now, she will benefit from having some potty pads around. She does well in the car and is happy to stay home while her humans are at work. Tina is looking for a quiet, gentle, and patient forever family who will win her over one chicken jerky treat at a time. Could it be yours? Ernestine is approximately 9 years old and 10 lbs. Fostered in Richmond, VA Please apply at MirisHaven.org

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Piglet

Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs 5 mos

Rockville, MD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Piglet! He’s a sentient loaf with a tender soul wrapped in a rotund exterior —like if a Hot Pocket came to life. Piglet came to Miri's at twice the weight he should be, and he has been killing the fitness game since he got here: he’s gone from 12.4 lbs to 8.5, has started conquering indoor stairs (just the “up” for now. We celebrate progress, not perfection), and his sticky neck skin is healed. He loves leash outings, and if you so much as whisper the word “walk,” he’ll bark and bounce like a snack-sized gazelle. We’re keeping up with Piglet's health regimen and cheering him on every step (or stair) of the way. Piglet is looking for his forever home… but he’s not looking that hard because he refuses to move from his current cozy spot. So you’ll have to come to him. Here's what you need to know about this friendly (and sometimes spicy) burrito: - He gets along well with other dogs and cats and would love a canine brother or sister - He's working hard on housetraining and rocking a belly band in the meanwhile - He can be left home alone without starting a riot or getting into mischief - He LOVES exploring outside and smelling all the smells - his ideal home will have a fenced in yard and a family who'll take him on lots of walks and adventures (even hikes once he's slimmed down a bit!) Piglet needs time to warm up to new people before he trusts them enough for pets (honestly, seems like a good rule for all of us). His forever family will need to be patient, go slowly with him, and learn his body language so they can tell when he's uncomfortable and give him space. But once he knows he can trust you, he is the most loving, loyal, sweet, and squishy man. Piglet thrives in chill, predictable environments. So, no toddlers, no loud parties, and definitely no surprise guests dropping by all the time. Gentle, patient humans who are home a lot? Perfect. He’s also more of a “ladies’ man” than a “dude’s dude,” so he tends to prefer women over men. Most importantly, Piglet needs a family that will help him continue on his weight-loss journey. He’s got dreams of running, jumping, and chasing squirrels like a real, active dog. Help him reach his full potential, and he’ll reward you with love, loyalty, and cuddle sessions. Currently, Piglet's breathing seems labored, which may be weight-related. He has a level three (out of five) heart murmur that does not require medication. This little burrito has a heart as big as his body and will bring his forever family an endless supply of love, joy, and laughter. Submit your application for his review today! Piglet is approximately 8 years old and 8.5 lbs. Fostered in Woodbridge, VA Please apply at MirisHaven.org

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Cornelius

Chihuahua

Male, 12 yrs 4 mos

Rockville, MD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Cornelius! Cornelius is a local celebrity, style icon, tiny warlord, and one-eyed lovebug all wrapped into one perfect, mostly hairless package. How can a dog be all these things at once? We ask ourselves this every day. When we first met this pint-sized powerhouse, he came to us completely shut down. We were not sure he was going to make it through his first few days, but boy were we wrong. Through sheer force of will, this resilient nugget went through a massive palate reconstruction and somehow managed to sneeze it off like it was nothing. He hasn’t missed a single beat since. Cornelius is a pint-sized pirate of passion with exactly one working eye and absolutely zero sense of personal space. He’s part gremlin, part cuddlebug, and spends his evenings burrowing into blankets like a mole on a mission, staring into the middle distance with his good eye like he’s solving cosmic mysteries, and vibrating with joy anytime a snack bag crinkles within a 20-foot radius. Cornelius may be small, but he has big opinions. He chooses his people selectively and mainly loves one person at a time. He is all personality and heart, and loves his chosen person fiercely - though he will absolutely still give them the occasional reminder that he likes things done his way. Fortunately, his reminders aren't too painful since he only has two teeth (don't tell him that). Cornelius thrives on routine and spends his days rotating between his foster mom's lap and a dog bed. He sleeps most of the time but enjoys quiet companionship and soaking in sunshine when it's nice out. He is a potty pad expert and would like to continue using them in his forever home. He takes mealtime very seriously - he knows exactly when it is and eats with astounding focus until he's finished every bite. He will also scurry around the house looking for stray crumbs like a hardened homicide detective on a case. Cornelius would love to be an only dog but is happy to coexist with other dogs and cats if they let him be - and let him have dibs on their human. Because of his visual impairment and history of severe neglect, he can be spicy when surprised by other dogs or by humans. With time he has become more tolerant of sharing his space with other dogs, but he will default to defense mode if surprised. Again, his defense mode has very limited impact due to his tooth situation. The key to Cornelius's heart is time, patience, and a willingness to love him for exactly who he is - sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, always entertaining. Earning his trust is a process, but more than worth the wait. While he may not offer the warmest welcome when you first meet him, give him a little time to adjust and you'll wonder how you ever lived without him. Cornelius is approximately 12 years old, 6 lbs, and absolutely epic.

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Bea

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs

Rockville, MD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Bea, aka Bea Arthur! This little sprite is somehow even more heartbreakingly adorable in person than she was in the shelter email that made all of us stop what we were doing and immediately fall in love. Bea is a small, blind, feisty squirrel who arrived non–weight-bearing on her front right foot. She met the chaos of arrival in a strange place on her own terms: she shouted at every dog she encountered, ate an enormous dinner with great enthusiasm, found herself a bed she deemed worthy, curled up, and declared the day officially over. Upon starting her medical care, we learned that her shoulder was fully dislocated in a way that could not be repaired. Our vet recommended amputation, and now Bea is finally able to live without pain. We weren't at all surprised when she was up and hopping about the very day after her surgery - she is small, tough, opinionated, and absolutely unforgettable. Bea is excellent at using the potty pad, enjoys a brief and very important yard sniff, and requires 100% blanket coverage when resting. While wrapped like a burrito, she expects to NOT be bothered. By anyone. Ever. This is non-negotiable, and you'll get a stern telling off if you forge your own path here. This tiny warrior is looking for a soft, peaceful place to land. In return, she promises to provide endless entertainment, just like her namesake. Her preference is to be the only dog in her new home, so she can soak up all the love. We love this little squirrel so much and know her forever home is right around the corner! Bea is approximately 9 years old and 4 lbs. More details to follow as we get to know her better. Fostered in Rockville, MD Please apply at MirisHaven.org

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