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My name is Nico (aka Cooper)!

Posted over 4 years ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
8 years 3 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
20 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Breed: Chihuahua / Jack Russell Terrier mix
Age: 8 yrs.
Weight: 20 lbs.
Good with dogs: yes, with bigger dogs
Good with cats: unsure
Good with kids: no
Energy level: medium
Good with men/strangers: yes
Hypoallergenic: no

Special home requirements or medical: experienced, quiet home as the only dog or with a well-behaved dog that won't react negatively

Additional info:

Nico is a Chihuahua / Jack Russell mix looking for a quiet home with no kids or small dogs (friendly big dogs ok). He is very fearful of new people, especially men, and needs someone who will be patient with him while he learns to be comfortable around you. He does have a bite history when his boundaries are pushed (new people touching him and resource guarding toys), but once he gains your trust, he is a fun-loving boy who enjoys playing with his toys, going on long walks, running around, and cuddling with his owner. He does have a bit of separation anxiety and will bark when left alone, but eventually calms down. Nico is also very smart and will listen to most commands given to him; he is fully house trained. He’s a treat-oriented boy and will surely gain your trust faster when lots of treats are involved.

Although it can take Nico a while to warm up to new people, he is very sweet and loyal to his person once he feels safe and comfortable. He would do best in a home with no children and where he can get a lot of exercise to help with his high energy. He is crate trained but is trustworthy when left alone once he gets used to his surroundings. Overall, he is a sweet boy who just needs someone to give him time and space while he learns to love you.

If you are not ready to adopt just yet and would like to help in other ways, please consider clicking on the green “Sponsor Me” button above to help this dog receive the best care we can give. We rely on the generosity of others to make rescuing dogs possible.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE DOG'S INFORMATION CAREFULLY. ONCE YOU HAVE DONE SO, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Visit www.dogswithoutborders.org
2. Then fill out an online ADOPTION APPLICATION - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-application/
3. Please wait to hear from our representative in approximately 48 hours on weekdays.
4. To learn more about our adoption process, please look up our Adoption FAQ’s. - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-faq/
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Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 17344, Encino, CA 91416

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

After you've identified some dogs you might like to adopt please fill out an application on our website

2.

Interview

We will contact you via email to let you know if the dog is still available and to book a telephone call interview.

3.

Meet the Pet

We'll invite you to meet the dog at a fair, or in some cases at the foster's home. Dogs over 6mos will go to a 1 week adoption trial.

4.

Home Check

When the pup is in your home we'll follow up to see how it's going and volunteer will visit you for a home check

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

If all goes well you'll come to our next adoption fair to FINALIZE! Pay the fee, sign the contract, get your photo!

Additional adoption info

Dogs Without Borders screens potential applicants to make sure the dog is right fit for their home. We require an adoption application and a home-check. Our adoption fees are $325 for dogs over 1 year, $350 for puppies 6months - 1 year, and $425 for puppies under 6 months. All dogs are spayed/ neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption. We also give new owners an ID tag.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

**All adoption events cancelled until further notice**

Adoption Fairs at
TAILWAGGERS
The 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month*:
1929 N. Bronson Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
1:00pm - 4:00pm

*Except for Holidays

PETSMART ON LA CIENEGA BLVD.
2nd & 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sunday of the month
330 S. La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90048
2:00pm - 5:00pm

*Except for Holidays

Check our complete calendar at DogsWithoutBorders.org/events

More about this rescue

Dogs Without Borders is a 501(c) non-profit dog rescue that saves homeless & abandoned dogs from high-kill shelters in the Los Angeles area, and find them permanent and loving homes. We rely on volunteers to help us foster dogs, assist at adoption events, provide transport and conduct home visits. We are self-funded and rely on contributions and donations to keep our organization running. If you are interested in volunteering or donating to our cause, please contact us or go to our main website - www.DogsWithoutBorders.org

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