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ArchieRescue Me ID: 20-11-29-00138

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About Archie

Adoption Fee: $275
Chihuahua mix
Age: Adult
Sex: Male

Facts About Me Breed Chihuahua Mix Color Tan/Yellow/Fawn Age Adult Size (when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less Weight Sex Male Pet ID 16283475 My Info Neutered House-trained Good with Dogs Good with Kids My Story ARCHIE Chihuahua Mix | Extra Small (under 10 lbs.) | About 8 Years Old/ Neutered Male | Available for Adoption HI, I'm Archie ! I am 8 years young and I am a proud Chihuahua Mix. I have been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and have received a dental since being in rescue. I have been with my foster family since October 22nd and have become fully potty trained since then. I have three dog and four cat siblings and I do great with all of them (except for the old man dog of the house, he doesn't really like me). I was really anxious and shy when I first met my foster family, and I was scared about being touched and held. I had been living in a bush in a park for a really long time and something bad happened while I lived there and my whole body hurt because of it. I currently take Carprofen, an anti-inflammatory medication, once a day and I feel a lot better. If someone is home with me, I am extremely quiet and hardly make a sound. I do get a little anxious though when both of my foster parents leave, and I bark and whine for a while and eventually settle down- the length of time that I do this has reduced a ton! Also, I won't chew any of your stuff, I promise! Although I had a prey drive when I first moved in and was really excited about the four cats in my new home (they ran so fast!), I have learned to live peacefully with all of the cats. I love other dogs but don't care for dogs that are too pushy or that are grumpy with me. I had to defend myself for a long time, so I will get feisty with dogs that get feisty with me. I can be a little shy with new people at first because they have not always been nice to me, but I warm up to people very quickly and love scratches and pets. Once I learn to trust you, you have my whole heart. I haven't been around kids since coming into rescue, but our fosters think small kids would be a bit too much for me because I have nipped (never bitten!) when I am really startled. Teenagers with dog experience would be great! I am easily startled when I am sleeping so it is best if I am woken up gently. If I do something you don't like I correct very easily but will cower and shrink away from you if you use too harsh a tone or move too quickly when I am in trouble. All I want to do is snuggle, cuddle, and be close to the humans in my life. I am a big-time cuddle bug and have already taken over my foster moms' bed- I am happiest when I am spending time with them. I am extremely playful and love a good walk, but I also enjoy naps and sleep through the night. I don't really know how to play with toys yet, but I love to be playful with people and I LOVE food. I mean, I can eat! I enjoy being close to my foster siblings and I follow them around but I am still learning how to play with them. The big guy is my favorite. My foster moms always tell me that I am the sweetest little boy (if they didn't have so many fur babies they would adopt me themselves!) but I know I am a bit older and I am afraid no one will want me because I am not a puppy. One thing I hope for more than anything else is that I will find my family and get to have a place to finally call my own. My foster moms assure me that my family is out there, and I really hope you're reading this now. Archie is located in southern California he is with www.idohr.org

Los Angeles County
Laverne, California 91766

Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Kids and Adults

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Average Temperament

Health

  • Neutered
  • Vaccinations Current

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