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Chihuahua

Rudy

Young·Male·Extra small

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About Rudy

Howdy y'all! Rudy Tooty Fresh and Fruity here, reporting for cuddle duty and backyard zoomies!

Rudy may be fun-sized, but his personality is anything but small. When you first meet him, he might tiptoe into your heart a little shy and unsure. Give him a little time, though, and you'll watch him bloom into the sweetest, silliest, most lovable sidekick you could ask for. Rudy is a social butterfly in the making and absolutely thrives with other dogs. In fact, he's looking for a home with at least one confident pup buddy to show him the ropes. His Australian Shepherd foster sister has been his ultimate partner-in-crime for playtime in the yard, and once the zoomies are out of his system, he's more than happy to join his chihuahua foster brothers for a cozy couch cuddle session. He's proven to be patient, gentle, and a great little friend to dogs of all personalities. A fenced yard would be a dream come true for Rudy, giving him space to play, explore, and build confidence. His toy of choice? Anything with a squeaker... though fair warning, squeakers tend to have a very short lifespan in his care. Rudy is currently working on his potty training and does great when kept on a routine. He's also learned to use potty pads for backup situations. While he hasn't spent time in a crate yet, his foster family believes he's smart and eager enough to pick that up quickly. At the end of the day, Rudy is a gentle soul with a playful spark, just waiting for the right home to help him shine. If you're ready for a loyal little companion (and maybe a few squeaker casualties along the way), Rudy is ready to ride off into the sunset with you.

Ideal Home

A home with a fenced yard would be ideal for Rudy to play, explore, and build confidence. He would also do best with at least one confident canine companion to show him the ropes.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions or procedures are mentioned in the description.

Training & Support

Rudy is working on his potty training and does well with a routine. He uses potty pads as a backup. His foster family believes he will quickly adapt to crate training.

Application Details:

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Transporation

Rudy is currently in foster care in the Philadelphia area and can be transported to approved adopters within a reasonable distance.

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Dogs

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MismatchGreat fit

Know the breed

Chihuahua

Exercise

20 min/day, Light activity

Trainability

Easy to train

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

Apartment, Condo, House

Shedding

Minimal

Lifespan

12-20 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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