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Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Round Lake Beach, IL, USA

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Porkchop - Chihuahua / Jack Russell Terrier (Parson Russell Terrier) / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Round Lake Beach, IL, USA

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Nickname
Porkchop
Breed
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Adult
Location
Round Lake Beach, IL, 60048, USA

Description

Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Round Lake Beach, IL, USA

Posted Breed: Chihuahua / Jack Russell Terrier (Parson Russell Terrier) / Mixed (short coat). Porkchop was rescued from a hoarding case in December of 2013 and is STILL waiting for his forever home. H

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e was rescued from an owner that had over 30 small dogs - many of them being severely ill, malnourished and under socialized -in a small studio apartment. Porkchop has is about 5-6 years old and had not had nearly any human interaction before he was rescued by us. When he first arrived in our care, he trembled in the presence of humans and hid in a corner. We were unable to pick him up or handle him without experienced help. But, with the constant work and support from several foster homes, Porkchop has been making tremendous progress! He gets along GREAT with other dogs, and would probably do well in a home with other dogs and/or cats to make him feel more secure. His foster mom can now successfully leash him and take him or a walk, pick him up and sit with him on the couch, and pet him. He is trained to go potty on puppy training potty pads indoors, and will also go outside (we let him out in a fenced in backyard). He is still very shy and will most likely be that way for the rest of his life, but with a loving owner that he can trust, he will slowly begin to come out of his shell. Watching him grow and experience new things is extremely rewarding. Please consider adding this little man to your home; he is one of our favorites! For updates on his progress, visit "The Adventures of Porkchop" on Facebook! If you are interested in adopting Porkchop, please go to our website at www.castawaypetrescue.org and fill out an adoption application. An adoption counselor will contact you. Please bring any dogs, children, and decision makers to your appointment. Be prepared to adopt and take your new family member home that day if we have a match. Please note that adoption counselors will only know of your interest if you submit an application. They do not see emails sent to the administration email account. The adoption counselor can answer your questions when they call after receiving your application. Please remember we are an all volunteer organization. Minimum Adoption Donation is $250.00 (includes deworming, microchip with free registration, age appropriate vaccinations, spay if performed by our vet, 30 days of health insurance). Any donation above the minimum is appreciated Our organization uses 24PetWatch microchips, which include free registration into the 24PetWatch pet recovery service. For more information visit www.24petwatch.com or call 1-866-597-2424

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Likes to Vocalize
Quiet
Shedding Amount
Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
No
OK with Dogs
Yes
OK with Cats
Yes
Energy Level
Low
Activity Level
Not Active
Exercise Needs
Low
Fence Required
Any Type
Obedience Training
Needs Training
Owner Experience Required
Species
Other
Yard Required

Personality

Timid
Yes
Skittish
Yes
Independent
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Location

Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-35797
Date Listed
10/01/2016
Date Expires
Expired

Chihuahua-Unknown Mix.

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