Adopt a Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)

Chip and his 3 siblings were owner surrendered to Emmy's Hope Rescue at five weeks of age, along with their parents. Chip quickly found a family that wanted to adopt him but after only a short time, he jumped out of the man's arms, fracturing his front leg. When his broken leg required expensive surgery and a lengthy recovery, the family returned Chip to Emmy's Hope Rescue. Little Chip made a complete recovery and you would never know he had leg surgery. He was soon adopted by a second family and settled in nicely with another little dog, that became his playmate and companion. But just shy of a year, Chip's human mama got a new job that required long hours and travel, so again Chip was returned to Emmy's Hope. 

Shortly after being returned to the Rescue, Chip began favoring and licking the leg that he had broken as a puppy. He was taken back to the vet that performed the surgery and it was determined that he is allergic to the metal implants that were used to repair his fracture. Presently, we are taking donations to raise the funds needed to surgically remove the implants in Chip's right leg. 

Chip is shy and cautious in new situations and when he first meets a unknown human. He is well behaved and good in the house and does well with a buddy / companion dog. He plays well with other small dogs, likes cats and loves to be with his special humans. Chip has waited a long time to find his special FOREVER family.

Estimated birth date: August 2015   

Approximate weight: 13 lbs.

If you would like to meet Chip, please call or text Stephanie at 281-622-6549.

*** ADOPTION  CRITERIA ***

YOU MUST:

1. Live in the Houston area (no more than an hour's drive away).

2. Be 21 years or older.

3. Have a fenced yard.

4. Have at least 2 years of good vet history, with current and / or past pets, including:

annual Rabies and DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Parainfluenza) vaccinations, annual heart worm test and using a monthly heartworm preventative.