About Bruce

Looking for dog surrender options and am hoping this is a safe place to start. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this incredibly difficult and sad decision I have to make? I have a 3.5 year old male Chihuahua/Boston Terrier mix who I adore but need to surrender for several reasons. I adopted Bruce from South Carolina during Covid. He and his brother were left in a shoebox with bird seed on someone's door step. In the three years I have had him, his behavior has gotten progressively worse and he is unpredictable. He could be on my lap cuddling with me letting me pet him and two seconds later he will turn and try to bite me. Listed below are some of his behavioral issues. He is a barker - he barks at any animal or cartoon character on the tv and will not stop until it goes away. At first I thought it was adorable and sweet, however, it's constant. He also barks at any sound he hears and at people and other animals. Unfortunately, I have received the maximum of complaints at my apartment complex and if I don't find him another home, legal action and eviction are inevitable. He still has 'accidents' in the house. Sometimes I think if we shut him out of the room, he does this because he's upset. He is a biter and has bitten several people. Generally, the bites aren't that bad because he's a little guy with sharp, but small teeth. He usually bites when we take something away from him he shouldn't have. He will grow if he sleeps with us and we move during the night. He does not bite other dogs, however, they give him a lot of anxiety so his behavior is poor if other dogs are around (barking, growling, etc.) He has ruined a couch and a chair I bought last April when I moved into a new apartment. He hides his toys and 'digs' for them and creates damage to the fabric. I love my guy, Bruce so much and this is absolutely breaking my heart. I've been putting it off for about a year now. However, having him has been more of a chore than a pleasure and in order for me to progress with my life, I need to find him a reputable shelter, foster home or another owner before 4/1/25 as we are moving and I cannot have him ruin another home and aggravate the new neighbors like he is currently doing. He has been neutered and is up to date on all vaccines. Could you let me know if anyone has any ideas on the best possible way I can surrender him where he is cared for and loved - even with his issues? Bruce would do much better with someone who can be home with him most of the day and if he was the only pet at that home. If you or anyone you know could help, please message me privately. I ask that there be no judgement on me as I've tried numerous things to try to help him and this is breaking my heart.

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Jen Sarro: 508-740-4905

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