Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Milo is an absolutely wonderful dog in so many ways. He is calm, easygoing, and so loving. The epitome of a lap dog. He is potty trained and kennel trained, but since he’s non destructive, his foster family doesn’t need to kennel him when they leave the house. He’s stands perfectly in the bath, rides wonderfully in the car, sits completely still for nail trims, and walks nicely on a leash. He is also independent and has no problem entertaining himself with his favorite Benebone.
Remember allllll of that while we explain the catch. Milo is not a fan of men.
He’s a bit of a weird case, though. Most dogs who don’t like men are consistent about it; they don’t like men in private, and they don’t like ‘em in public, either. Milo is different, as he’s completely fine with men in public. At adoption events, he’ll let anyone pet and hold him, and he’ll even roll over for belly rubs.
The problem comes when men enter his home. 10 times out of 10, he’ll bark, and probably 2 times out of 10 he’ll try to nip their fingers as well. His foster family says “He likes to protect his ladies in the home”.
Ultimately, he’s best described as being protective, not necessarily aggressive. As far as he’s concerned, women can do no wrong. They can pick him up, cuddle him, hold him on his back, mess with his feet, give him kisses, you name it.
With that, Milo’s ideal home is one where he’s the only boy. Think single woman, two women, mother and adult daughter, etc. etc.
So, you may be asking: How does living with Milo work, practically?
In public: He’s a superstar. Take him to brunch on a patio, on a walk through a park, to your nearest pet store. He’ll be on his best behavior.
In the home when male guests come over: Two options. (1) Put Milo away in his kennel or in a room. He’ll probably just take a nap. (2) If your male guest can resist the temptation to pet the cute dog, all they have to do is ignore him, and Milo gets over it in about an hour and will be ready for pets and belly rubs. Even shorter if you bribe him with treats.
If an intruder breaks in: Milo’s got you covered. Don’t think we need to elaborate on that one.
One additional note: Milo lives with a man right now. His foster dad just knows that he’ll get barked at when he comes home and that he’s Milo’s last choice to sit with on the couch; actually, his last choice for everything. Milo will choose his foster family’s college daughters first who don’t even live there. So yes, Milo could live with a man if the family has had experience with dogs like this and would consider themselves strong dog owners. We don’t want to count anyone out who thinks they could give Milo a chance.
If you’re still reading and intrigued by Milo, here’s a little more you need to know. Milo is a 6 year old Chihuahua mix weighing 15 lbs. He currently lives with other dogs, both small and large, and does good with them. His dream home would be as an only dog, but he’d be just fine with other chill, mind-your-business type dogs. He does particularly well with senior dogs and likes to hang out on the back of the couch with them. He’ll also rarely pass up cuddling if another dog lays next to him.
So, if you’re ready to take a chance on a loving, cuddly, gentle, easygoing, well-mannered (remember all that from the beginning?)…. and slightly protective lap dog, visit rescuerowinc.org to fill out your application for Milo!
*Please check your junk email folder if you do not receive a response from a Rescue Row member within 2-4 business days.
*You must live within an hour of the DFW Metroplex because we do trial adoptions and require a homecheck
*Our adoption fees are as follows (paid by cash or a check made out to Rescue Row):
Dogs 12 weeks-6 months old: $300 adoption fee
Dogs 7 months and older: $275 adoption fee
Rescue Row is a 501(c)3 (non-profit) all volunteer dog rescue organization serving the DFW Metroplex. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs in shelters, dogs in abusive or neglectful situations, and dogs surrendered by their owners because of difficult circumstances. We place dogs in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process, which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a dog into their homes and lives. Dogs in our care are spayed or neutered, microchipped, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement. Dogs in the greatest need take priority. Finally, we strive to work with shelters and other rescue and humane organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless dogs.
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