NAME: Smoke

BREED: Chihuahua

BIRTHDAY: 2016

WEIGHT: 11lbs

ADOPTION FEE: $300

 

A brown dog named Smoke, sent to a high-kill shelter intact, every bone in his little body sticking out, with horrible stomach issues. Red flags everywhere for this owner surrender, who is clearly used to people and indoor life but who also was neglected almost to the point of death. Whatever his history, we are happy to help little Smoke and hopeful that he has put his old life behind him. Within just a few days of regular meals and medications, Smoke started to gain weight. He still struggles with loose stools and will need ongoing care for his sensitive stomach, and patience as he overcomes his food insecurities (Smoke is not food aggressive but he is a bottomless pit who snatches and steals treats like a tiny toothy shark.) For this reason he should not be placed in a home with small children.

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Smoke is doing well with house training, getting better and better as his hormones work their way out and his stomach issues improve. He is pretty good on leash, great in the car, and not too noisy at all. Although he is very good with cats and is learning to love playing with dogs, Smoke does have moments where he seems to regress into survival mode and starts fights. It's nothing dangerous here as he's just a little guy, but he will need an experienced and understanding family to help him through these issues. As time passes, he makes more and more friends and finds joy in playing and wresting nicely. With his human friends, Smoke just needs a little time to warm up before being a kissy and snuggly sweetheart. He may not be perfect but he sure seems to be trying his best, and he deserves a family of his very own to help him learn to be the best boy!