About Roo

Roo is a loving, playful, smart, just-turned-2-year-old Chihuahua mix. (The shelter told us she was Chihuahua and Portuguese Podengo.) She weighs approximately 15 lbs. We've enjoyed having Roo with us for over a year. We are sad to have to rehome her, but our living circumstances unfortunately require it. We want to make sure Roo finds herself in a loving and safe new home and welcome the opportunity to talk to you more about her! When Roo first came to live with us, she was very anxious, but once she is comfortable with someone, she really comes out of her shell. She is very affectionate and would love nothing more than to sit in your lap all day--that is, when she's not busy playing tug of war or fetch. Being a young dog, she is energetic and does better when given adequate exercise. She really enjoys her walks and playing with her toys inside the house. She craves attention and will take any opportunity to interact with her people. We think her ideal living environment would be a quiet home with an individual or couple who can devote the time and attention she prefers. We venture to guess that the more active/chaotic the living environment, the more agitated she may become. That being said, once she got used to extended family, she has been comfortable in a larger group. She hasn't had a problem with our 6-month-old baby, and she especially likes our 3-year-old niece, often getting excited when we mention her name. We don't have other pets, so we can't say how she would be with other animals. She might enjoy another dog in the house to play with, but we're honestly not sure. She is crate trained and enjoys sleeping in, snuggled under her blanket. She is reliably housebroken and should have no problem going to the bathroom outside the house. She also has good manners inside the house. We've never had a problem with her chewing shoes, destroying furniture, etc. Maybe the occasional nibble on toilet paper or tissues if you leave them within reach :) Roo enjoys car rides and has done well on longer car rides. She also loves taking showers and frequently gets the zoomies after a bath! She is very treat motivated and follows commands well when treats are offered. She especially enjoys her dental stick each evening. If you want to phase out treats, she will likely need a little more training/support in this regard. Perhaps Roo's biggest challenge is her anxiety. When visiting the vet or the groomer, she will likely require a light sedative. She struggles most with transition and novel experiences. It can take her a while to calm down and accept new people. If you're having guests over, for example, it would be best to introduce her on prior occasions, where possible, and at a minimum, meet outside the house before everyone enters together. Alternatively, if it's a short visit, perhaps having her play outside or a different part of your house might also be a good idea. Roo is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccinations. She won't need her yearly vaccinations until June 2025 and some even longer than that. Thanks for reading. You probably have more questions and we're happy to answer them. Please consider welcoming Roo into your home!

Alameda County
Newark, California