Hi, my name is Barney. I am a 6-pound, 3-year-old, male Chihuahua that needs a special place I can call my home. I had not been socialized growing up and if you know my breed, you know that is not a good thing! I’m a scaredy cat, I admit it. Before you fall madly in love with me, let me tell you the kind of home I need where I will feel safe and continue to learn to be brave.
1) Adult only
2) A patient person with dog experience, preferably an experienced Chihuahua home
3) A fenced yard is ideal although if everything else is good I might consider one without
4) A home that is for the most part quiet, with not a lot of people going in and out
5) A home where you don’t travel a lot so I can avoid going into a scary boarding facility
When I first came into my foster home, I was so scared I wouldn’t let my foster mom pick me up for three days. As soon as I trusted her, it was as if the sun came out! I went for walks and car rides. I ate better and I’m pretty proud of my potty skills! I sleep in my crate all night but I really love to burrow under the covers with my foster mom. I follow her wherever she goes! I have lived with another Chihuahua in the past but I’m also fine as an only dog.
I have difficulty warming up to anyone but my immediate family. I don’t even like when my foster mom reaches for me because it scares me. I will cower and freeze and then allow her to pick me up. My foster dad is ok but I love my foster mom more. I wonder if I will only have room in my heart for one person.
So, as you can see, there are a lot of wonderful things about me but I will never be a social butterfly. I have been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, am current on flea and heartworm prevention, and even had a dental. My adoption fee is $175.
