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Chihuahua

Mr A./ Atticus

Young·Male·Extra small

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About Mr A./ Atticus

Meet Mr. A.!

Mr. A. is a handsome 1-year-old pup weighing 18 pounds. He's a shy boy who is looking for a very special home that will give him the time, patience, and understanding he needs to blossom. Right now, Mr. A. isn't ready to be petted or handled and spends much of his time hiding while he learns that the world can be a safe place. His future family will need to let him move at his own pace without rushing interactions or expecting immediate affection. While he may not be ready for human touch just yet, Mr. A. enjoys the company of other dogs and gets along wonderfully with his canine friends. A calm, confident dog in his new home could help him continue building confidence. Mr. A. is still learning to trust people, and every small step forward is a big victory. With a quiet home, gentle encouragement, and plenty of patience, he has the potential to become a wonderful companion. His adopters should understand that earning his trust may take weeks or even months, but watching him grow more confident will be incredibly rewarding. Mr. A. isn't looking for perfection—he's looking for someone who will love him exactly where he is today and celebrate every milestone along the way.

Ideal Home

A calm home with a kind heart and the patience to let a shy dog bloom at his own pace. A resident dog who is calm and confident would be a great asset to help Mr. A. build confidence.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions or procedures were mentioned in his description.

Training & Support

Mr. A. is very shy and not yet comfortable with human touch or handling. He needs adopters who will allow him to approach them on his own terms and not rush any interactions. Patience will be key to helping him learn to trust.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • We review applications and conduct a background check.
  • Approved applicants are invited to meet the pet and given a day or two to think about the adoption before making their decision.
  • If it's a good fit, you'll complete an adoption contract and submit the $500 adoption fee and a photo of you and your new family member.
  • We require a quick home check to ensure a safe environment.
  • Take your new pet home for a 10-day trial period to make sure it's the right match.

Transporation

Mr. A. is available for adoption at our shelter. Transportation may be available, please inquire.

Gets along with

Dogs

Ready
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

Map showing location in Tacoma, WA

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$500