The status of Tommy was
last posted on 11/15/24 by
Live. Love. Bark.
Male Dog, Chihuahua
Chihuahua / Mixed
Description:
Meet Tommy, affectionately known as "Mighty Mouse," the adorable Chihuahua with a big personality! This little guy may be a bit timid when he first meets new people, but don’t be fooled—he warms up quickly and is eager to make friends. Once he feels comfortable, Tommy loves to express his affectionate side, often cuddling up with the resident senior Chihuahua in his foster home, showcasing his sweet and gentle nature.Tommy has a cozy crate that he sleeps in at night, but he enjoys the freedom of having it open, allowing him to roam and explore as he pleases. His curiosity shines through as he eagerly investigates his surroundings, whether it’s exploring the backyard or checking out what’s happening around the house. He’s always on the lookout for new adventures and loves to know what’s going on!Despite his small size, Tommy is mighty and brave. He has seamlessly acclimated to his foster home, which is bustling with medical caregivers coming and going at all hours. Tommy has charmed every single one of them, proving to be friendly and loving with everyone he meets. His ability to trust and connect with people is truly heartwarming.Tommy is not motivated by treats or toys; instead, his driving force is affection. He thrives on love and companionship, and he will quickly nestle up to you or anyone nearby, showing his trust and appreciation. His fun-loving nature comes alive during his zoomie moments, where he showcases his speed and playful spirit, but don’t worry—he’s just as happy to curl up in your lap or be carried around, soaking up all the cuddles!This dog was rescued from a crowded shelter in New Mexico after being left in the shelter drop box with 7 other dogs. Meet and greets are by appointment only. An approved application is required to schedule a meeting. Check out our events page for upcoming open adoption events!We have no additional back story or update for this dog at this time. When we do, it will be updated here. This is all the information we have currently. Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above. Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog. Dogs adopted with our rescue come with FREE training from #GoodPup to help you build strong bonds from the start! If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded. Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free Pet insurance. We are not affiliated with Pet First pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect). Adoption fees help cover the medical care of the animals while he or she waits for a new home, as well as food and transportation costs. These fees help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. The money also acts as a donation to help support the organization as a whole, allowing the group to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets. The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances. More questions? Read our FAQs here: https://4p4l.org/faqs/ Breed labels are a "best guess" by a shelter veterinarian and cannot be guaranteed. A new study has concluded that (in layman's terms), breed assumption is NOT indicative of behavior in mixed breed dogs. Therefore, if a dog looks presumably to be a German Shepherd breed, one cannot assume the dog will have a high prey drive. From the study: "Although many physical traits were associated with breeds, behavior was much more variable among individual dogs. In general, physical trait heritability was a greater predictor of breed but was not necessarily a predictor of breed ancestry in mutts. Among behavioral traits, biddability—how well dogs respond to human direction—was the most heritable by breed but varied significantly among individual dogs. Thus, dog breed is generally a poor predictor of individual behavior and should not be used to inform decisions relating to selection of a pet dog" - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abk0639
