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My name is Brina and I’m a 5 year old female Chihuahua mix and I weigh almost 9 pounds. I’m a beautiful girl with a white body and a black head and a white stripe on my nose. I had a rough start because I lived in a cage in a hoarder’s house for most of my life. I didn’t get enough interaction with the people there so it has made me afraid of new people. Finally I found myself at the shelter and then on to Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee. You can imagine how happy I am that part of my life of living in a cage is over!
I came to my foster home afraid and pretty worried but over a couple of days I saw that my foster mom was really very kind and I showed her that I was a nice girl by wagging my tail and jumping into her lap. From then on I just love my foster mom. That told my foster mom that deep in my heart I’m a good girl and I just need some time to get comfortable with new people and different situations like going for a walk at the park. My foster mom thinks I would not be the best dog for brand new dog owners because I need someone that knows how to help me understand that all people are really ok by positive reinforcement when I’m quiet and sweet when new people are around. Because of my lack of socialization I would not be a good dog if there are small children around and big dogs scare me. My foster mom believes that I was abused by rough hands so hands of strangers are very scary and I don’t like it when people reach for me unless I’ve gotten to know them and I’m given time to reach out to them myself. But once I get know to know you I am a total love bug
My foster mom takes me for walks in the park with one of her dogs and it’s nice to be out. I get along with the other little dogs here in my foster home and I’ve had some playdates with other little dogs and that was pretty fun. I love to play fetch with my foster mom but I’m still working on the “bring it back” part! I’m doing pretty well with my house training and I will potty outside. I’ll use a pee pad in a pinch but sometimes I have a hard time hitting the middle of the pad, if you know what I mean. At night I don’t mind sleeping my a crate but one day when I have my own home I know I’ll get to sleep in the big bed, my foster mom told me so!
I’m up to date with my vaccinations, I’m heartworm negative, I’ve been spayed and I have a microchip. My adoption fee is $175. Please give my friends at SBRET a call and tell them you want to meet me. I’m waiting by the phone!
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Brina
In Loving Memory
Brina, the last year was the best year of your life! You will always be in my heart, and I miss you.
