Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Toby — a 5-year-old (+/-) Chihuahua with a heart full of love, a head full of opinions, and legs that are always ready to zoom.
Toby is what we’d call a “selective socialite.” He’s not the type to run up to strangers and hand out friendship bracelets—but with patience (and a thorough sniff test), he’s been making progress. He’s had several positive experiences meeting new people lately, which shows how much potential he has when given time and encouragement. Basically, he’s a tiny bouncer in a fur coat who’s learning that maybe not everyone is trying to sneak into the VIP lounge.
Here’s what Toby does love:
🌲 Nature walks on quiet trails, where he struts like he owns the forest.
💦 Splashing at the water’s edge—he’s not a swimmer yet, but he’s curious.
🥦 Broccoli. Yes, seriously. He’s a veggie connoisseur.
🧹 The vacuum? Not scary. Toby’s got bigger things to bark at.
🚗 Car rides are his jam—bonus points if he gets to announce his arrival out the window.
🐱 Cats? Totally fine. Zero drama there.
Now, Toby isn’t without quirks. Cars on walks? He thinks they need to be put in their place, so he’ll bark and lunge to make sure they know who’s boss. Strangers? He’s still learning that new people can be okay, though he listens beautifully to direction and encouragement once he trusts his human. With patience, consistency, and maybe a little professional training, Toby has all the potential to keep growing into his best self.
At home, he’s a lovable cuddle bug who adores pets and zooms around like a caffeinated squirrel when he’s excited. He’s affectionate, playful, and absolutely hilarious once he feels secure.
Toby may never be your party pup or the mayor of the dog park, but he doesn’t need to be. What he will be is a fiercely loyal, endlessly entertaining little companion who will love you with everything he’s got.
Adopt Toby—your spicy, snuggly adventure buddy with a bark that’s big, but a heart that’s even bigger. 🐾💚
If you are interested in finding out more about Toby, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRO/Dog
Toby is being fostered in Groton, MA.
The adoption fee is $500.
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Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs, we are only guessing at the predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.
We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.
