Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ralphie might be small, but his heart is anything but. At just a year and a half old, this sweet little guy has already had a tough start—rescued from a high-intake shelter in Texas where his future was uncertain. But since arriving in Wisconsin, Ralphie’s been learning what it means to feel safe, loved, and home.
He’s currently being fostered alongside two very different dog buddies—a fellow Chihuahua and a big Anatolian Shepherd mix—and he thinks they’re both the best. Ralphie really thrives with other dogs around. They give him comfort, confidence, and a good excuse to play. We’d love to see him go to a home with a doggy sibling who can show him the ropes (and maybe share a dog bed or two).
Ralphie can be a little shy when you first meet him, but once he decides you’re safe? Game over. He’s yours. He loves nothing more than curling up in a lap—any lap—and being close to his people. He’s a calm, gentle soul who’s happiest snoozing through your workday or settling in for a cozy night in.
FEE INCLUDES: Adopting an adult dog (6 months or older) includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations, deworming, flea & tick prevention, heartworm testing, and microchipping.
For dogs under 6 months, they receive age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick prevention, and microchipping. All dogs are spayed/neutered by 6 months, covered within the adoption fee. The procedure must be done at one of our partner clinics.
To begin the adoption process, please submit an application on our website: www.hbwi.org/adopt. Once approved, you'll have the opportunity to meet our available dogs. Following the meeting, you can initiate a 5-day Adoption Trial, allowing you to take the dog home. This trial period is designed to ensure the dog is a match for you and aligns with your lifestyle. After the 5-day trial, if all goes well, the adoption will be finalized. Additionally, we require a home visit once the dog is settled in its new home to ensure a smooth transition for both the dog and the adopter.
