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A little about them
Meet King, a loyal 2-year-old Chihuahua who thrives with patience, consistency, and time to build trust. Once you’re part of his circle, he’ll happily follow you around, curl up beside you, and become your devoted little companion.
Ideal Home
King is looking for an adult-only, single-dog home with someone who understands shy or fearful dogs and will let him build trust at his own pace. His adopter should enjoy daily walks and a quieter lifestyle. King has a human bite record from early in foster care, when he was scared and overwhelmed in a new environment.
Ongoing Health
King has intervertebral disc disease, a spinal condition in which a disc bulges or ruptures, and takes pain medication. His adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines.
Training & Support
- House trained, potty trained, and crate trained
- Excellent house manners
- Food motivated and eager to learn
- Knows his “place” cue at mealtime
- Enjoys long walks and sunshine
- Sleeps through thunderstorms and fireworks
- His foster describes him as loving, playful, affectionate, and loyal once he feels safe
Application Details
- The adoption fee is $250.
- An adoption application is required, and adoption is not guaranteed or first come, first served.
- Applications start by contacting King’s provider through Wags.
- King must live indoors as part of the family.
- Please apply only if you are ready to commit to adoption.
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King needs an adult-only, single-dog home with a patient adopter who understands shy or fearful dogs and will let him build trust at his own pace.
King has intervertebral disc disease, a spinal condition in which a disc bulges or ruptures, and he takes pain medication.
Yes. King is house trained, potty trained, crate trained, and has excellent house manners.
King has a human bite record from early in foster care, when he was scared and overwhelmed in a new environment. His current foster reports that he has since become loving, playful, and affectionate with people he trusts.