CHICO

Hey everyyyone! My name's Chico (Cucho in Mexico) and here's my info:

PHYSICAL INFO:

Breed: Border Collie mix
Age: 3 years 2 months approx. 
Gender: Male
Weight: 50lbs (24 kg) 
Height: 70cm (paws to top of my head)
Length: 80cm (head to butt)
Current Location: Mexico City, Mexico

RESCUE STORY - I was a puppy of one month old when my previous 'family' abandoned me in a bad state by leaving me in a garbage can...Thankfully, a kind lady found me and was able to care for me until I regained my full health. When I was found, I was covered in fleas and very thirsty and hungry. It took some time until I got my full energy back and boy, do I have a lot of it! I would do well in a home with an active family that enjoys lots of outings and can provide me with an active lifestyle!

TEMPERAMENT - I am the alpha male in my dog pack, and I'm also a very happy pup who loves to play with my pals (doggos and hoomans alike)! I especially enjoy toys, including plastic bottles and bottle caps. I'm very active and loooove to go on long runs to get all my energy out. Although I am an active pup, I also like to curl up inside my doghouse in the evenings and nap on my bed, in close proximity to the hoomans.

ENERGY LEVEL - High

GETS ALONG WITH:

Kids – No thank you! I was fostered in a home with kids who did not respect my personal space much. As a result, I am not a fan of kids!
Dogs – I get along well with other pups and currently live with many other doggos!
Cats – Unknown 

PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I'm not too sure how I'll react around squirrels/rabbits etc. My adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise.

TRAINING:

NOTE: Perhaps due to my past, I can be nervous around men, and need a proper and patient introduction to warm up to people (and then I'm super sweet as you can see here!)
Leash skills – I do okay with my leash skills as you can see here, however I may need some additional patience and training. A double leash (with a secure harness) is recommended when I go for walks as I can get nervous in new environments and may be a flight risk.
House trained – My rescuer says I am okay with this but I may need some additional training and patience. 
Crate trained – My rescuer says I am not so familiar with this and I may need some additional training and patience. 
Car rides – My rescuer says I am not so familiar with this and I may need some additional training and patience. 

Please Note: WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives.

HEALTH NOTES:

I am neutered and vaccinated.
NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work/cleaning after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter.

ADOPTION FEE:

My adoption fee is $840.00 CAD including tax (5% GST, 7% PST), which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.

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DISCLAIMER:

Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and it's adoption process.

The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live.

WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates.