Adopt a Chihuahua

Dog Name: Rico

Suspected Breed(s): Chihuahua mix

Gender:  Male

Age: 4 months old   

Weight: 10 pounds

Personality: Loyal, funny, energetic, outgoing, friendly, snuggler, playful, trainable, affectionate.   

Observations with Dogs: Rico does well with other dogs.  

Observations with Cats:  Have not observed with cats.  

Observations with Kids: Rico does well with kids.

House Training Progress: Occasional accidents. Rico is pee pad trained, so he is learning to go to the bathroom outside.

Crate Training Progress:  Rico quiets quickly in his crate.

Location:  DC area foster

Rescued From: Bladen County, NC

Additional Information:

Rico is a loving and playful dog! He loves to meet new people and other pups, and makes friends wherever he goes. Rico has a lot of energy, and has a great time going on walks and exploring the neighborhood. He also loves to play with his toys, and can keep himself entertained or play with other people too. He would be a great fit for a couple or a family, and would be a good match for apartment dwellers. Although he has lots of energy during the day, Rico loves to cuddle at night. He even sleeps in bed with his foster! This sweet boy will give you the best of both worlds-fun and snuggles! What more could you ask for? Apply today to meet Rico!

If you are interested in meeting a dog, we require an adoption application. Visit www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt.html to apply. If a dog has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, they are still available to receive additional applications but also may be in the process of being adopted soon.

If a dog has "NEEDS FOSTER" listed, they are still available for adoption. Information about our current dogs in need of fosters can be found here: www.citydogsrescuedc.org/current-dogs-in-need-of-a-foster.html and the application to foster is here: www.citydogsrescuedc.org/foster.html.

City Dogs Rescue is a foster based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. We focus on local adoptions in DC and the metro area of Maryland and Virginia. CDR has a thorough adoption process in order to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs (we do not operate under a first-come, first-served model).

Prior to arrival, all of our dogs are spayed/neutered (unless specified) and given shots for Rabies, Distemper DHPP, and Bordatella. They are tested for Heartworm, Lyme, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia. They are dewormed at least twice and given a health check by the vet.  Most dogs will have a house training accident in the initial days in their new home and we cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken or crate trained. Our adoption fee is $395 (including puppies) unless noted -- senior dogs are available for an adoption fee of $200.

We do our best to disclose all health records and known health conditions to adopters. Upon accepting a new cat or dog into the organization, we provide a basic vet visit that includes necessary vaccinations and health tests, but does not provide a comprehensive medical exam prior to adoption. As a result, sickness, injury, and disability may exist unbeknownst to CDR & CK.  City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties is not responsible for payment of any vet care, including known and unknown medical conditions once a cat or dog is adopted from us.

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