Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Chico is a sweet feisty teeny tiny chihuahua with a special situation. He is a fully grown 4 pound 1 yr old dude who is healing from his second leg break. He has been in his cast for 8 weeks and has at least 4 more to go. Then likely some rehabilitation afterwards to gain muscle back and remind him to use his now healed leg. For this reason we are looking for a Foster to Adopt situation. He has been in foster care for said 8 weeks, but he’s ready to start his forever life.
Because Chico has proven to have such delicate bones, the last two breaks have been from jumping off of a bed, he will have strict guidelines while looking for his new family to ensure we minimize the break risk.
1) No kids under 10 due to little kids not having enough body-conscious awareness. This can also be said about adults who move too fast or are not able to subconsciously keep his whereabouts in their mind. Or if your a free-for-all family, he is not your ideal dog.
2) Due to his toothpick bones - no dogs over 15 pounds (fully grown) or dogs who like to body slam in play. He loves to play with his foster sisters, and he would encourage rough play but for his safety, this needs to be monitored and controlled.
3) You must be willing to separate and contain him as needed for his safety in your environment, as well as being able to provide stairs and other necessary equipment. This will be discussed further with the foster parents. This doesn’t have to be a big deal but should give you pause to assess your environment and decide if you have enough space, in your traffic area, to give up for a small kennel and pen area that he can use. We also don’t want him stuffed in the back room having no contact with others.
4) If, after considering all that, you still are interested in this little apple of our eye, we have one more thing for you to think on. Chico didn’t act like a dog when he first arrived. His Foster family has worked really hard to show and teach him what it is like to be a dog. And he loves his new freedom on life. Chico is NOT a doll or a baby (even though he loves a good cuddle and to perch on your chest) so if you’re looking for a pocket pet he is not for you. He needs a family that can keep him physically safe while simultaneously letting him act like a normal dog, as much as possible.
In the end, Chico is just a dog and wants to be a dog. He is long and skinny and jumps like a kangaroo. He’s a very fast little runner, and I suspected once he gets his cast off, he will be hard to catch. He is not potty trained, but consistently goes potty when taken out and seems to howl in his pen when he wants to go out potty. He will also howl when he feels lonely in there or didn’t get enough cuddle time before bed or it’s time for you to wake up!! He is also a very fussy eater-eek. He despises the cold, so be prepared to have a few sweaters on hand, and mountains of blankets for him to crawl under, maybe even a dog heating pad in the winter. He was skeptical of strangers at first, but has been warming up quicker as long as they give him time and don’t just swoop him into their arms.
Animal is fostered in New Berlin, Wi
For more information, or to apply for adoption, visit our website at: www.RescueOutreach.com
Please note the following will be performed on all animals prior to adoption:
Microchip
Spay/Neuter (unless medically unable at time of adoption, in which case this will be discussed)
Heartworm Testing (dogs); FELV/FIV Testing (cats)
Age appropriate CORE vaccines. Dhpp, Rabies (if old enough)-dog; CVR, Rabies (if old enough) - cat - WE DO NOT ADMINISTER BORDETELLA unless indicated. PLEASE NOTE- puppies and kittens may need to complete vaccination schedule depending on age at time of adoption.
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All breeds are best guess from veterinarian based on physical exam. All animals come from high kill shelters with poor access to resources. Once they arrive to our rescue they are quarantined for health purposes and spoiled in loving foster homes until their forever home is found! Our organization is operated 100% by volunteers who give their time and love out of the goodness of their hearts.
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