Adopt a Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog

Benson the Dog needs a home

Meet Benson! You know those "good" chihuahuas? Benson is the perfect example of one! He's young--we think about a year old. He's relatively quiet, not a big barker. He enjoys other dogs, and he especially loves people, once he warms up to them (which takes about 24 hours). He lived in a homeless camp with a canine friend, and his owner decided he could not care for the dogs properly. His friend is Fargo--they could be adopted together but are not bonded and easily separated. Both, however, would prefer to live with dogs. Benson weighs about 12-15 lbs--the perfect size! 


If this posting is up, this dog is still available! Please submit an online application at www.yolospca.org.


Thank you so much for your interest in one of our adoptable dogs. If you have questions, please e-mail ([email protected]). Our volunteer adoption committee will do its best to answer your inquiry within 24 to 48 hours.


If you are interested in adopting please read the following to expedite your application.


1. Return to our website at http://www.yolospca.org


2. Fill out an adoption application at http://bit.ly/1PIWjIA

3. If you are interested in meeting multiple animals please put all their names on one application. 

4. The adoption committee will email you to confirm receipt of your application as long as you have an email address listed on your application. 


5. If the dog is a good match for your family, a volunteer will call you to set up a meeting. The Yolo County SPCA is a volunteer run organization and are usually only able to call back if the dog would be a good match for your family based on the information received from the volunteer foster families. 


All of our canines are altered (spayed & neutered), puppies are started on their shots (DAPP), adults are up to date (rabies and DAPP) and have been heart worm tested (negative) and all dogs are microchipped. The adoption fee is $150 (which covers all of these costs) for all dogs and puppies. We also have special discounted adoption fees for Chihuahua mixes, at $100 for Chihuahua mix puppies and $50 for Chihuahua mix adults.


THERE IS NO SHELTER FOR YOU TO VISIT BECAUSE WE ARE A FOSTER BASED ORGANIZATION. IF YOU ARE READING THIS THEN WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS, WE REMOVE OUR ANIMALS FROM OUR SITE WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN ADOPTED.


The Yolo County SPCA is a private, not-for-profit animal rescue organization. All of our animals awaiting adoption are in foster homes. For more general questions please visit www.yolospca.org or contact us through email at ([email protected]).

  • Animal: Dog
  • Breed: Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
  • Size: Small
  • Gender: Male
  • State: California
  • Zip/Postal Code: 95617
As of 5/6/2024 Benson is still available for adoption. Please use the owner information below to confirm that Benson is still available or to adopt. Don't forget to check the other animal shelters near me there are many other pets needing a fur-ever home.

Owner Information

You can find Benson at Yolo County SPCA

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