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Little Andy

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
This is Andy and he comes to us seeking a forever home with patient adopters! Andy was running as a stray and all the signs are there that he had a difficult/abusive past. Andy needs his time to get settled in and get to know you, which is just a few days. He loves being near you, indoor life (especially couches), a yard where he can watch the birds and Andy loves to eat! Andy is approximately 4 years old and about 22 pounds. Andy would love to start his live with family that will love him for who he is. He has a lot of love to give to that special person who will earn his trust. Apply to meet Andy at ricopetrecovery.org. Fee is $250.
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Mira

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Meet Mira! This little girl loves everyone and is fearless around other dogs. She loves to play and also cuddle on your lap. We are guessing on her breeds based on her size and appearance and expect her to be a smaller dog. She will be available for transport after 4/16. ✔️good with kids ✔️ good with dogs Once adopted (if remote adoption) she will travel via the Rescue Transport to her new family. Transport is an additional $185. They travel every weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the north east, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island. If you would like to make this cutie part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application. Our turnaround time is typically less than 24 hours so please be prepared before you submit your application. https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BCAR/Dog
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Sweetie

Chihuahua Pug

Female, senior

Columbus, OH

Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Are you the type of person that likes to give sweet older pups a chance they might otherwise not get? Sweetie loves attention and will happily help you out by guarding the door of the bathroom from the inside. However, she can also be quite the independent little lady and doesn’t need to be a velcro dog… unless you want her to be! Sweetie can be a little bossy with her dog friends (part of why we think she’s mixed with chihuahua!) but generally gets along well with everyone. Sweetie is a beauty but would benefit from a little tough love when it comes to feeding and giving out treats and a little more activity in her day. A physically fenced yard is required. Sweetie is available for adoption in Ohio to residents of Ohio. If you are interested in adopting Sweetie, please complete the online application here (copy and paste into your browser): https://hhdane.formstack.com/forms/lostpetrecoveryadoptionform
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The Beast

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 mos

Delaware, OH

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Meet The Beast (don’t let the name fool you. he’s more cuddle bug than conqueror!) The Beast is a sweet, super chill Chihuahua mix who’s happiest when he’s curled up in someone’s lap. He’s currently in a foster home, where he’s proving to be an absolute gem. At night, he sleeps peacefully in his crate as long as he's got a buddy nearby. He may voice a few opinions when he’s crated during the day, but settles down especially when he’s sleepy. While he hasn’t had any accidents in the house, his foster has been very consistent with potty breaks, so we’re not making any promises on house-training just yet. Still, he’s off to a great start! The Beast has a big heart packed into a small frame. He loves meeting new people and has gotten along wonderfully with his foster’s two boxers, showing that he’s comfortable around larger dogs. As for cats, we’re not sure how he’d do as his foster doesn’t have any feline friends to test that out. If you’re looking for the perfect lap companion with a gentle spirit and a whole lot of love to give, The Beast might just be your match!
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BooBoo

Chihuahua Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Columbus, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
ABOUT ME… My name is BooBoo! I am guesstimated to be an approximate 2-year-old yorkie/chihuahua mix. I ended up at the big loud scary county shelter with an unknown history. I was struggling with some fear and anxiety in the shelter setting, so COPAW pulled me outta there. Now I am enjoying the great life of demanding love and affection from the humans whenever I desire. I especially love to be carried around in a sling, so I am always by your side! I AM GREAT WITH… -People, dogs, and cats! -Basic commands! My favorite one is to “sit pretty” for my treats! I AM STILL WORKING ON… -Housebreaking. I am scheduled to be neutered on 4/16/25, but I am admittedly a bit of a marker. ___ VETTING... ~All animals in our care are spayed/neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested (age 1 & up), given preventatives, and provided with initial vaccinations AT MINIMUM. ~If booster shots have not been completed prior to adoption, they may be completed at our clinic in Columbus, OH at no additional expense. Alternatively, the adopter can use their own vet to boost vaccinations, at their own expense. TERMS & CONDITIONS... ~Adopters must reside in the State of Ohio. ~No transportation assistance is provided; adopter must commute for meet & greet. ~Meet & greets are not scheduled until there is an approved adoption application on file. ~The expectation is that you will bring your new pet home from the meet & greet, if all goes well. Please be prepared to do so by bringing a collar, leash, harness, crate, etc. to secure your new pet.
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Butch

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos

Plain City, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Butch was so frightened when arriving to us, but who wouldnt have been. Picked up as a stray with his buddy, Billy. Taken to the shelter where he was minutes from losing his life. Then transported across the country with lots of other barking and frightened pups. It’s been a whirlwind of stressful events. But even so, Butch began to relax slightly after a few days and after a week he allowed us to touch him. It just takes a little time and patience. Billy warms up a lot faster, but with time these two will be a delightful addition to any family. We are looking for someone with the time and patience to bring the best out in this sweet boy who Wants so badly to trust and believe there is good that exists in this scary world. At not quite three weeks we are now receiving kisses from Butch. Both boys are vaccinated, neutered, flea and tick treated and microchipped. Please submit an application to meet these sweet little guys. Canaananimalsanctuary.org
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Billy

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

Plain City, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Billy is a very sweet but shy boy who barely escaped death with his buddy Butch. They were already in the euth room in a shelter in Texas, but fortunately we were able to pull them just in time. Billy and Butch were roaming the streets with a few other dogs when they were picked up by ACS. It has been a rough start to life for these two, but we are hoping they will find a wonderful family to show them that life can be good and not all humans are bad or scary. They are definitely bonded and must be kept together. Billy adjusted pretty quickly, but little Butch is frightened and less trusting and will take a little longer to warm up. Once he begins to trust and relax, you will see his loving and kind personality emerge. Please submit an application to meet these two special boys. Canaananimalsanctuary.org
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Pretty Girl

Chihuahua

Female, young

Ashville, OH

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Meet Pretty Girl! This little pretty has not had an easy go of it, as she spent many days in emergency care for Parvo and then some (over $8,000 in vet bills!) Pretty Girl is healthy now and making up for lost time. She is a petite princess and can sometimes be bossy with other dogs. She has had some exposure to cats in her current foster home. The cats there do not put up with dog nonsense. She is ready to have all your attention to herself. She can be a little timid and unsure so she will need to have your heart and your time. Because of her rough past, she can be a flight risk. She will need a physical 3 foot fenced yard that she cannot escape from and since she is so tiny, their can't be any spaces she will fit through. Pretty Girl is still working on leash training so a secured area will be the safest place to get her used to her new family and a leash. Just be patient with her and you won’t be disappointed. Pretty Girl is working on using the doggie door and piddle pads in her foster home. If you want the cutest addition to your home – turn in an application! She is ready for a stable and safe home. Columbus and surrounding areas only please. If you're interested in adopting, the first step in our adoption process is to submit an application on our website, www.dashanimalrescue.orgVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 4, 2024, 1:55 pm
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Sugar

Chihuahua

Female, adult

Ashville, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Welcome Miss Sugar to DASH. This remarkable little girl came to DASH with several other dogs when their owner passed away unexpectedly. She is tiny and her biggest characteristic is she is missing part of her front paw, which we believe she was born that way. It doesn't cause her any pain and she uses it just fine. This little one has endured quite a lot since coming to DASH, as she was diagnosed with kidney stones, several rather large ones at that for a pup so tiny, and had to have surgery to have them all removed. She is now totally healed up and you'd never know the pain she was in. She is extremely shy, and loves to just be carried around by her foster mom. She also does not really like being outside, and expresses her dislike for that by just using pee pads. She has a very humorous bark that she uses on larger dogs, as she is very fearful of them, but is fine with smaller dogs. She would be great for a senior looking for a constant companion. Due to her small size, young children are not recommended. She has ignored the cat in her foster home. Put in your application to meet Sugar today! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 17, 2025, 5:04 pm
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Sammy

Chihuahua

Male,

Ashville, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Meet Sammy! This sweet boy was set to be euthanized at a rural shelter before DASH came to the rescue! He is just a super sweet, laid back boy, who wants to be wherever his human is. He follows his current foster mom around everywhere and will even sit on the table while she is working. He does really well with the other dogs and cat in the home as well. He is crate trained and housebroken. He is working on his leash manners, so his new home will need to continue to work on those or have a fenced in area he can just go out in. His foster mom says he's the perfect boy. He has not been kid tested. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 27, 2025, 8:55 am
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Denver

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, young

Ashville, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Meet Denver!! He is a sweet boy who came from a hoarding situation. He can take a few minutes to warm up to people. He loves to play with all sizes of dogs. He is great with cats and even loves to seek attention from kids. Denver is crate trained and potty trained but is not a fan of going outside when it's raining. Denver doesn't like wearing a harness but does well on a collar and leash. He loves to sleep under your covers in bed.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 17, 2025, 6:35 pm
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Spark ~ Foster To Adopt

Chihuahua

Male, adult

Ashville, OH

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Get to know Spark! Let’s give this a try and FOSTER TO ADOPT! Spark with a little time really wants to bond with his new family. He is shy and had not been socialized to trust. Here at DASH, he has opened his heart and really wants to have a family of his own. Maybe you like to take your time and get to know your friends, Spark and you can work on reassurrance and confidence. Spark will need to be crated while not in your care. He will need encouragement in his potty training journey. Before you know it, you will have a friend for life. Look at that little grin, he wants to be important to someone who believes in him. If you're interested, please apply online at our website. www.dashanimalrescue.org Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 2, 2024, 3:49 pm
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Adopting a Portuguese Podengo

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Portuguese Podengo - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Portuguese Podengo at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Portuguese Podengo is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Portuguese Podengos from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,300 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Portuguese Podengo is through a rescue that specializes in Portuguese Podengos. A great place to start would be to create a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Portuguese Podengos in your area.

Portuguese Podengo fun facts

Fun Facts:

There are three types of Podengo Portugueso (small, medium, and large) but only the Hound group is currently registered in the AKC. The others are in the "Miscellaneous" AKC class.

This breed has two types of coats, both rough and smooth. The water-resistant smooth coated breeds are more commonly found in wetter northern Portugal, whereas the wire-haired versions are usually found in the more arid parts of the country.

The Podengo Portugueso is the national dog of Portugal.

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Portuguese Podengo Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Portuguese Podengo types to temperament and health issues to popular Portuguese Podengo mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.