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Because Pinto is not a dachshund, we need your help. If Pinto isn’t a fit for you, we need your help. Please share this post with your friends, family and on local FB groups. Its very possible his perfect family is looking for him somewhere else, because well, he’s not a dachshund. So let’s get his adorable guy in front of as many people as possible!
PintoChihuahua10 years old10 poundsFostered in Benson, NC (outside of Raleigh)
Short version: Sweet, friendly, dramatic, needs fenced yard, pee pad trained, leash trained, crate trained, kids only
Pinto loves to climb into the lap of his person and stare lovingly into your eyes. And his deep brown eyes will melt you – we promise!
First, the elephant, well the Chihuahua in the room. We rescued Pinto and his two sisters (Sadie and Sassy) from a very full and rural shelter where they were facing euthanasia. And we don’t leave family behind in a shelter to be euthanized – we have Proxy in our name just for cases like this. So that’s why we have our very own Chi – it’s not the first time and we are sure it won’t be the last.
Pinto loves to snuggle and is super friendly with guests. He greets new people at his foster home with a tail wag and lets them pet him. He loves both men and women – he’s not specific at all – anyone who will give him attention. Pinto gets along with other dogs but would also be OK as an only dog. Cats are unknown but we can test and suspect he would be fine.
Pinto got the memo that he’s an honorary dachshund – he loves to burrow in blankets. We keep meaning to get him a shirt that says Rufferee – Pinto will bark at the dachshunds if they bark at ant farts or people in the home in his self-appointed role as a referee. He’s got great manners – will wait his turn and be respectful. But if you have a treat – he does the most adorable dance and butt waggle.
Pinto is pee-pad trained – he pees on the pad, but the poop doesn’t always make it on the pad, but it’s near it to make clean up easier. Without pee pads, he will have accidents – even when taken outside regularly.
Now comes the catch. Pinto has 100 percent the Chi attitude! We haven’t seen quite the dramatic flair that Pinto has since we were middle school girls. And we are a dachshund rescue, so we are no strangers to drama. This little dude can bring the drama with a capital D when his boundaries are crossed. And his hill to die on is getting a harness or collar on him – once it’s on he’s fine – so he must have a fenced yard. He likes to kiss you, but gets pissed off if you give him kisses, for some bizarre reason. So he needs a family without kids under 12.
Pinto is neutered, UTD on shots, had an extensive dental, had senior bloodwork, and is HW negative. He has a mild heart murmur that needs to be monitored. His new family will need to drive to Benson, NC to adopt him – no transports. We prefer to adopt within a 4 hour drive of central NC. To get the process started of bringing this dude home, fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/application.
Yes, Pinto is a bit quirky. But aren’t we all? And if you listen to his boundaries, then this guy is going to be your best friend till the end of time. He’s sweet, spunky, and completely adorable!
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