POOKY - ITALIAN GREYHOUND / CHIHUAHUA / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Italian Greyhound / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: $685. To apply to adopt this dog now, complete our adoption application HERE To see our upcoming events where you can meet some of our dogs, please see HERE Age: 1 - 2 years (as of 10/1/25) Weight: 22 lbs (as of 10/1/25) This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Meet Pooky, a young, sweet, and friendly dog with a goofy side that will surely brighten your days. He's not just playful and gentle, but also smart, having mastered house training and crate training with ease. Pooky adores playing with his toys, showing off his gentle nature even in his most playful moments. He has the best personality and loves everyone, including all dogs. He is a happy, playful lil guy! We recommend that you and Pooky sign up for some dog training classes together, ideally in the first 60 days or so of bringing him home. Group training classes are a great way to reinforce important skills, learn some new tricks, and get some quality socialization time with other furry friends. Adopting Pooky means bringing home a joyful companion who's ready to share love and laughter. He's the perfect addition to any family looking for a loyal and fun-loving friend. Pooky's story: He was found as a skinny stray. He is now living with a loving foster family and doing great! An adoption donation is required for each adoption; please see HERE for more information about this. To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: Adoption Application - SOS Animal Rescue League in Rhode Island (sosarl) **Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No