Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Joey, a 7-pound Chihuahua with a personality about ten times bigger than his tiny body! Joey was found by a Good Samaritan injured, extremely underweight, and clearly in pain. They brought him to our rescue, and we immediately rushed him to the veterinary office. After an exam and X-rays, we discovered that Joey had two compound fractures in his left rear leg, along with an infection. He was then rushed to a veterinary surgeon who tried everything possible to save his leg, but unfortunately, the damage was too severe, and his leg had to be amputated. Joey was started on antibiotics for his infection and began his road to recovery. I expected this little guy to come to me exhausted and wanting nothing more than to sleep, but boy, was I wrong!
After just one day, Joey was ready to PLAY! This little tripod is loving, playful, and absolutely full of life. He loves other dogs and most people—unless you're a very tall man, in which case he may need a minute to decide if you're okay! Once Joey warms up, though, he's all in. He wants to snuggle, follow you around, and run like a cheetah, whether he has a toy in his mouth or not. When breakfast or dinner rolls around, Joey is VERY excited because this boy absolutely loves his meals. And let's be honest, Joey has no idea he's only 7 pounds. In his mind, he is every bit as big and important as the 30- and 50-pound dogs around him!
Joey is already showing us just how smart he is. He's learning to play tug-of-war, has already figured out the dog door, is housebroken, and even loves the water. His little legs may look different now, but Joey certainly doesn't let that slow him down. If you're looking for a little dog with a BIG bark, an even bigger personality, and a heart that will melt yours, Joey just might be your boy. He's going to be the little shadow who follows you around, makes you laugh every single day, and reminds you that sometimes the smallest dogs have the biggest hearts. ❤️🐾
