Pickle
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Male
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: DOB: 04/2023
Weight: 5 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: No or older children would be best
House Trained: In Progress
History: Pickle is an adorable little fellow who arrived to rescue “a medical mess”. Not to mention- he had not had much socialization even as a young puppy and has been working on things like basic mannerisms. He has displayed a very common thing called “little dog syndrome” where he thinks he is bigger than he is! He would do best in a home who has experience with small dogs like chihuahuas. They are little dogs with big personalities!
A note from the foster: Pickle has come such a long way since joining our home. Those that visit us can't believe that he has vision impairments. Pickle is five pounds of spunky chihuahua that gets along well with all of the dogs in our home, sometimes he even forgets that he's the little guy. He loves his chew toys and has a remarkable way of removing a squeaker in no time. Those that are interested in adopting Pickle should know that he does fine going up the stairs, but he does not go down on his own. This could be due to not being able to sense depth perception. He will go potty outside but he needs to be lifted down our three-step patio. You will need to watch for him to give you indicators it is time to go out. Pickle may need some extra special care, but he is such a joy to be around that it makes it all worth it. Pickle does need a middle of the night let out and does like to have a sip of water before nestling back in for the night. He has daily eye drops to help soothe his eyes but he does not seem to have any pain. The vet has recommended that Pickle have his eyes examined every six months as preventative care. If you think Pickle could be the perfect companion for you, apply to meet him today!
Adoption Fee: $550 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
