Chewy

Does your day need more smiles in it? More giddy love? More silly, playful joy? Then you need to meet Chewy.

Chewy is somewhere between 6 and 10 years old, but somehow, he’s a puppy and a reliable adult all in one. He has the soft coat, curiosity, playfulness, and silliness of a young pup, plus the quiet home manners of a calmer old man. Best of both worlds, for sure. Chewy is crate trained, quiet at home, has a great start on housebreaking, and is learning how to get harnessed up and use a leash. Chewy came from a hoarding situation where he spent far too much time confined, so he’s still learning how to be a pet. Normal household things like water bowls, glass doors, mirrors, stairs, new rooms, and new sounds are still new to him. But he’s learning, he’s trying, and he’s having fun along the way. Chewy is instantly pretty friendly with people who greet him slowly, but it takes him a few days or weeks to fully believe that new sounds, new spaces, and new routines are safe. He does best when new things are introduced one at a time. Once he feels safe, he turns into an affection-seeking, back-scratch-loving, backyard-playing enthusiast. He could do well in a smaller living space, as long as he has access to a secure yard. He’d also likely do well with someone who works outside the home, since he is quiet and used to spending time on his own. He’s good with other dogs. Cats are unknown.

Ideal Home

Chewy may never be the kind of little dog who enjoys errands, trips, busy outings, or neighborhood walks. He is happiest and most confident in the safety of a familiar home. His ideal adopter will love him for who he is—not for who they hoped a small dog might be. You might be the right home for Chewy if you want a dog who stays mostly at home, have a small quiet room with easy-to-clean floors that he can use as his safe space while he adjusts (a bathroom with a baby gate would be perfect), have a fully enclosed yard that is safe for a small dog, with no pool, understand that he’ll need a few weeks before he can let his hair down in new surroundings, and are willing to continue helping him with housebreaking on a regular schedule. He’d also likely do well with someone who works outside the home, since he is quiet and used to spending time on his own. Because of his small size and his need for gentle handling, older children only.

Ongoing Health

Chewy still needs a medical checkup and dental before he can be officially adopted.

Training & Support

Chewy has a great start on housebreaking and is learning how to get harnessed up and use a leash. He’s learning how to be a pet and is still getting used to normal household things. He needs a few weeks before he can let his hair down in new surroundings and requires a patient adopter who is willing to introduce new things slowly. He likes snuggles, back scratches, and little belly flops into your lap. He enjoys playing with plushies and you’ll love seeing him dive-bomb the turf, roll onto his back, and kick his feet in the air with pure joy every day.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Additional information can be found at www.tucsoncoldwetnoses.com.

Transporation

Chewy is adoptable to homes in Tucson, Phoenix, Marana, Catalina and Oro Valley only.