Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Rory finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 48 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails) . Rory | 1.5-Year-Old Chihuahua Mix | Tiny Body, Big Heart Rory is a 1.5-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing in at just 12 pounds, with a handsome red-and-gold coat and a sweet, gentle soul. He’s still very much a work in progress when it comes to house training and is starting from scratch, so he’ll need a patient adopter who’s willing to help him continue learning the ropes. Despite that, he does well being left home for 6–8 hours with other dogs and settles in just fine overall. Rory enjoys going for walks, though his leash style has been lovingly compared to “walking a ping pong ball.” He has low-to-medium energy and is happy with short strolls, some playtime, and plenty of couch time afterward. He has shown positive interactions with dogs his own size and would likely enjoy having a similarly sized canine friend in the home. He hasn’t met cats or kids yet, and because he can be shy and a bit nervous, a calmer home—possibly without young children—may be the best fit. This little guy is playful, sweet, and very cuddly once he feels comfortable. He loves toys, especially plush squeaky ones, and is highly motivated by food, affection, and especially cheese. Rory responds well to structure and boundaries and is making progress, even if he’s not quite there yet. He’ll happily rest his head on you or roll over for belly rubs, soaking up all the love he can get. Rory’s ideal home is one with a yard, a patient family, and possibly another small dog to play with. With continued consistency, gentle guidance, and lots of reassurance, Rory is going to blossom into a loyal, affectionate companion who’s happiest curled up right next to you. If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives! A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you. The adoption fee for this pet is $375. Our adoption fee covers the following: Spay/neuter Microchip DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption. Please fill out an adoption application by clicking here . Please give us 48 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email dogs@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can't accept calls. PLEASE NOTE: The breed listed is the information we've received from the shelter. Shelters usually guess at the breed, so there is no guarantee, as we don't DNA test our foster pets. Here is some interesting info on breed identification: https://arrcolorado.org/category/puppy-dog-tips/ Our adoption process is: 1. Fill out our Adoption Application online. We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet. 2. If the pet looks like a great match, we'll schedule a meet and greet and ask you to fill out our online Adoption Agreement if you'd like to proceed with adopting. Once you've completed the Adoption Agreement and pay the pet's Adoption Fee, you can arrange to pick up your new furry family member! January 12, 2026, 3:07 pm
