Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure each pet 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 72 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails) . Franky J | 4 years old, Chihuahua mix | Tiny tennis balls, big personality Franky J is an 18-pound Chihuahua mix with a big personality packed into a little body. He is house trained, sweet, playful, cuddly, and easygoing once he settles in. Franky loves going for walks, riding in the car, snuggling under the covers, and showing off his belly for a good rub. But above all else, Franky LOVES tiny tennis balls. They are his absolute favorite thing, and he would happily spend time chasing them around a yard. Franky is reliably house trained in his foster home, although, as with any dog adjusting to a new environment and routine, accidents can happen during the transition. Franky does well with other dogs and would prefer having a canine companion or two in his forever home. He can occasionally get a little snippy when other dogs are worked up, such as when someone is walking by the house or a UPS truck comes down the street, but overall he has positive interactions with his dog friends. He would do best in a home where he has another dog to keep him company and isn't left alone for long stretches. Franky is a bit reactive on leash, primarily when another dog is barking at him. He may bark back or growl, but once he passes the other dog, he settles right back down. His foster family is working with him on this, and he will need patient adopters who are willing to continue helping him build good leash skills. Franky should not live with cats. He has chased and cornered his foster family's cat on several occasions. He has not been around children, but his foster family believes he could potentially do well with older children who understand how to respectfully interact with dogs. That said, a child-free home may be the best fit for him. Franky is very much a mama's boy and seems to feel most comfortable with women. He has been more wary of some adult men, particularly larger men with beards, although he has become friends with his foster dad over time. His adopters should be patient and allow him to build trust at his own pace. Franky was previously adopted and returned after two years. His foster family believes that being an only dog in an apartment simply wasn't the right environment for him, as he has done very well in his current foster home with other dogs, a fenced yard, and regular companionship. Franky would thrive with patient, confident adopters who can give him structure, regular walks, plenty of companionship, and, ideally, a yard where he can chase his beloved tiny tennis balls. In return, you'll get a sweet, funny little guy who loves his people, loves his dog friends, and is always ready for a belly rub or a game of fetch. 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 $400. 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 72 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! October 5, 2026, 10:10 pm
