ID No.: D.41.24

Age: 5 years old

Sex: Male

Breed: Chihuahua

Colour: White and Black

Reason In: Sign over - I cannot be rehomed to the area of Devonport, as this is where I came from.

Can I live with Dogs?

Maybe- I may be able to live with a calm and quiet dog.

Can I live with Cats?

Maybe – I have not lived with a cat before so will need to be tested

Can I live with Children?

No - I am looking for a home with adults only.

I think it’s best if I start my profile by telling you a little about my past before you can get an idea about what I am going to need in my future. I was removed from my previous owners because I was not being properly looked after. I was found in a very tiny crate which was far too small for me and I was very scared which meant I growled and told the people who came to get me to go away!

When I arrived here I was allowed to come out of the crate in my own time and when I felt ready. Very quickly I started to trust those humans who were there in the room with me. I have built some super strong bonds here and once I trust you I am as good as gold. The problem can be that I find it hard to trust new people and at times I will use my voice and teeth to gain space from them. This is purely fear and anxiety and I hope that with the right people I will be able to gain confidence over the coming months. The first time I saw the vet I wasn’t on my best behaviour but I am learning to wear a muzzle which has helped alot. I’ll need to use this in the future when I need to have any treatment or veterinary visits.

I love playing with toys, those small squeaky tennis balls are fantastic. Plus I’m quite partial to a big soft teddy too. I was sharing my previous home with another dog but sadly we fell out and our relationship was irreparable. Saying that I have met other dogs here and although I am not very confident at the moment after we have spent some time together I don’t mind having company. It’s possible that I could live with another dog in the future as long as they are gentle and calm with me.

I’m a very very cuddly chap and I adore laying myself upside down in the nook of an arm, or on a lap, soaking up all the fuss. You’d best not stop with the scritches though or I’ll paw and clap my hands together until you carry on with the attention.

So what, I hear you ask, do I need in a new home. Well, firstly absolutely no children, Thank you very much. They just aren’t for me! Therefore I’m looking for an over 18’s household but with no more than 2 people, it would be much to overwhelming for me to have to build relationships with more than that at once. You’ll need to have owned smaller dogs who struggle to meet new people and can be snappy as this is how I behave when I don’t feel safe. It’s so important you know that I’m not snappy with my friends, even if they need to look at my teeth or touch my feet. It’s only people that I don’t trust that I have issues with.

I really hope you can see the potential in me as I know when I’m in the right home with the right people who are able to build my confidence but give me space when I need it I’ll thrive. I’ve had a difficult time and this is a new start for me where I can enjoy life.