Meet An Adoptable Dog

Date into Rescue: 02/02/2025

Reason for being in rescue: Found as stray

Special Needs: Dora is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.

What kind of home would be best for me: Dora is young and active and looking for an experienced home. We're looking for a very specific home for Dora. Our first preference is for a family with experience with her breed. Chihuahuas are wonderful but not for the faint of heart (if you know you know!). Dora requires another young, small, active dog in the home that will play with her and model confident behaviors. She can be timid about larger dogs. Cats are fine. If you have children, they need to be over 10 and have grown up with dogs. Dora is small and does not like unexpected movements. And finally, you need a physically fenced yard that will allow Dora to run and play freely under your supervision. No doggie doors - this girl is WAY too small and easy prey!

What is my personality like: Miss Dora (aka the Explorer) is 50 pounds of personality packed into 5 pounds of body. Found as a stray wandering the NC streets, Dora is a bit of a free spirit who we suspect simply took herself on an adventure. Dora LOVES other small dogs. She is the best and happiest version of herself with another playful, small dog that will engage in tug of warm, chasing all the insects from the fenced yard, and even snuggle to rest. Humans are a-okay too, Dora is just less sure about them.

Dora is your typical strong-willed, bossy chihuahua. She has a voice and is not afraid to use it. She is comfortable with a crate for a safe space in her foster home. A trailing lead is going to be key for her first 30 days - for her safety and yours. Dora will benefit greatly from group positive reinforcement training. She is learning all things potty training in her foster home and will continue in her forever home. Dora sleeps happily in a crate or dog bed, though she will sneak up to snuggle in your bed if you have stairs to allow her access in the middle of the night.

Miss personality has so much potential that will blossom in the right home!

How do I act when I first meet new people: Dora will not run up to greet you. She prefers to sit back and watch you. Once she is comfortable she will sneak into your lap for all the cuddles.

Tips and Tidbits: Dora was found as a stray so we have absolutely no history on her. Based on her overall health and condition she is estimated at 4 years old. We celebrate her birthday 02/02/2021.

House trained: Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.

Please note - we do not ship or transport our dogs. If you are interested in adopting a dog, take a look at the distance between the dog's location and your location and make sure you are able to make the trip.

Thank you for your interest in a dog who needs a new home. This description contains all that we currently know about this dog. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. When screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, age, temperament, personality, etc. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.

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