Wallis, TX - Rat Terrier/Chihuahua. Meet Pixie a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Rat Terrier/Chihuahua

Color

White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

Young

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

9 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Pixie came from a hoarding situation and was transferred to our rescue to keep her from going to animal control. We would prefer an out-of-state adoption but will consider local adoption to the right home.

We believe Pixie (with her magnificent ears) is a chihuahua/rat terrier mix. We estimate that she is around 2 years of age and she weighs around 8 pounds. Pixie needs an experienced adopter who is familiar with headstrong little dogs. Pixie is a typical chihuahua that requires some time to learn to trust and bond with her person. Once she is bonded with her human, it may be necessary to establish that you are the boss. For example, no she cannot keep you from taking away whatever item she is chewing on because she is not supposed to have it. Despite that, Pixie is a wonderful and very sweet little girl. She loves laying in your lap and giving kisses. She will whine at you when she wants something. One of her favorite games is "you can't get me". She also likes you to play tug of war and throw toys for her. This little spitfire is a bit rough and will bite a little too hard sometimes. It hurts but she never breaks the skin, But that is why she needs a home without small children. Pixie likes to sit behind me on my desk chair while I work on the computer. It's not very comfortable so I made a spot for her on a chair next to mine and she will lie there while I work.

Pixie loves to play, run, chase, and wrestle with other dogs. But she does have a temper that sometimes results in minor skirmishes. They are never serious and over quickly. We also think Pixie would do well with cats if properly introduced. Pixie is crate-trained and well-behaved in the house. She is not totally housetrained and could use additional obedience training. Pixie is very small and must be protected from rough treatment by children or big dogs that could hurt her. She must also be protected from raptors and other outdoor predators. Pixie must be in the house as a loved member of the family. She must be walked on a leash and must have a very secure, fenced yard to run and play.

Pixie is healthy. She is spayed, fully vaccinated (DAPPvL2, Bordatella, rabies), and microchipped. Pixie had a light case of heartworms. She was treated with the "slow kill" protocol (we are happy to explain this) and is now heartworm-free. Pixie receives monthly heartworm and flea prevention. Pixies' out-of-state adoption fee includes the cost of ground transport, and she can be transported almost anywhere within the continental United States. She is being fostered in Texas and cannot be transported until after she is adopted. Please send an email to 2manydogstx@gmail.com if you are interested in adopting this little sweet spitfire. Our website is 2manydogsrescue.org and if you are on Facebook, PLEASE visit and LIKE our page: www.facebook.com/2ManyDogsRescue