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Chihuahua Dogs For Adoption in Boonton, NJ, USA

Carolyn's Gherkin TX - Chihuahua (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chihuahua Dogs For Adoption in Boonton, NJ, USA

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Nickname
Carolyn's Gherkin TX
Breed
Chihuahua
Gender
Male
Age
Senior
Location
Boonton, NJ, 07005, USA

Description

Chihuahua Dogs For Adoption in Boonton, NJ, USA

Dog Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Hi. My name is… well… it depends who you ask. The rescue people called me Gherkin because when they found me in a trailer park in Texas, nobody

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seemed to know my real name. Apparently I’m small, wrinkly, and a little bit pickled looking. Hence… Gherkin. Turns out my actual name is Junior. But honestly at this point I answer to both. Call me Gherkin. Call me Junior. Call me “Hey buddy.” Just call me to dinner and we’re good. I’m about 8 years old and a very respectable 13 pounds — basically the perfect portable size. Big enough to be a real dog, small enough to fit directly into your lap… which, by the way, is my preferred seating arrangement. A few things about me: • I love people. All of them. Big people, little people, people sitting on couches that clearly need a dog on them. • I am mostly housetrained. Look, I’m trying my best here. We’re all adults. • I’m crate trained, but I will absolutely voice my opinion about it for a minute when you first put me in. • I require a dog friend. Non-negotiable. I am not a solo act. I need a buddy. Think of me as the supportive sidekick in a buddy comedy. • At night I prefer to burrow under the covers like a tiny heat-seeking missile. I was treated for heartworm, but don’t panic — I’m still fully capable of performing my primary job duties: snuggling, following you around the house, and supervising all couch activities. You may have heard about my former trailer-park neighbors: George (aka Nichols) — already adopted, living the high life. Dixie — still looking for her people. And then there’s me, the handsome one. So if you’ve got a friendly dog, a couch, and a bed with room under the covers, I’m ready to move in and start my new career as your full-time shadow and professional snuggler. Apply at .northstarpets And when you fill out the application, make sure you ask for Gherkin… aka Junior… aka the biggest dill you’ll ever meet!

⛛ Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Other
Crate TrainedHousetrainedLikes to Be in Your Lap

⛛ Personality

Affectionate
Yes
Goofy
Yes

⛛ Additional Information

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

Rescue Information

Organization name
Northstar Pet Rescue
Location
Boonton, New Jersey, 07005
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1609146
Date Listed
03/11/2026
Date Expires
06/09/2026

Chihuahua


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  1. Do your research - find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.
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  4. Start looking… - Once you know what you're looking for and what to expect you can start your search through thousands of adoptable dogs. PuppyFinder allows you to search by age, breed, location and gender.
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