Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bobo! Sadly, Bobo’s owner has dementia and was no longer able to care for him. The family surrendered him to a code red shelter that was out of space, and thankfully an advocate reached out to our rescue for help. Fortunately, we were able to find a foster home for him quickly. He's been living in an active home that includes a foster mom and dad, two small dogs, and two teens he adores. Bobo had a very smooth integration into the pack; he follows their lead and always wants to play. He enjoys the activity of the home and will make a great family dog. After a few weeks in his foster home, we have learned that Bobo is a very spunky, affectionate, and unique little guy. He’s charming and everyone who meets him loves him. He does grumble at new people initially but then warms up quickly. He bounces around his foster home from room to room to see where everyone is, but definitely loves his foster mom, Lacey, and likes to stay close. He loves to cuddle and wants your attention. His favorite place to sleep is on the couch buried under a blanket or under the sheets in the bed with his person. Bobo has been in his foster home for about a month now learning the rules of home life. He knows to go potty outside and just needs a consistent schedule. He is not a fan of the crate but has gone in on his own to nap if the door is left open. His foster mom used a baby gate with him initially, but he has now earned free roam privileges in the home. He loves to go on walks and has good leash skills — he’ll make a great walking buddy. Lacey describes Bobo as a nice mix of active and moderate energy. He has a pep in his step when he walks around that is so cute. Once he is comfortable, he will curl up on the couch and sleep. He loves toys but you have to watch him because he will chew on them and try to eat the pieces. Bobo is a social little guy who would do well in an active home. He really enjoys the teens (13 and 15) in his foster home. He follows them around and cuddles with them. They have taught him how to sit for a treat, and when they have had friends over, he seems to like them as well. He does like to jump up and is NOT a fan of being picked up, so older children or children who are experienced with dogs would be best. We think that Bobo may be hearing impaired, but the vet was not able to confirm it. He does not respond to most noises, and to wake him up, you have to gently rub his head or back. When his foster parents come home, the two family dogs will bark and run to greet them, but Bobo just snoozes away. Other than those instances, you would never know he has limitations. He is food-motivated, learns quickly, and acclimates well to change. If you are looking to add a fun-loving, sweet, cuddly pup to your pack, Bobo is your guy. He'll bring joy, laughs, and lots of snuggles Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Chihuahua Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 9.5lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4 years old COAT TYPE: short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped FOSTER LOCATION: Alexandria, VA FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area. August 18, 2024, 6:07 pm
