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My name is Festus!

Posted over 3 months ago

Adoption fee: $250

This helps Second Chance Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
10 years 6 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Festus is a distinguished senior dog who, at a sprightly age, still enjoys the simpler pleasures of life—like a good nap and the company of friends both big and small. He's about 10 lbs of charm and has shed some extra weight recently, making him more sprightly than ever!

Having recently undergone a $1,200 dental treatment, Festus is back to enjoying solid kibble with gusto. We are currently accepting donations to help cover the costs of this necessary care, and any support would be greatly appreciated!

Festus is the epitome of a seasoned gentleman who values his independence and quiet time. He is fully potty trained and prefers to spend his days lounging and relaxing in peace. He cherishes his autonomy, and like any respectable old timer, chooses when and by whom he wants to be petted—often showing a preference for children.

However, due to his mature nature and the fact that he has one canine tooth left, Festus would be best suited in a home with older children who understand his need for personal space. He isn't fond of being picked up and will make his preferences clear!

When it comes to other pets, Festus shows a loving affinity for small dogs and has even befriended guinea pigs. He's generally tolerant of larger dogs but prefers those who are mild-mannered, as he isn’t shy about snapping if a larger dog invades his personal space.

It's important to note that Festus may be deaf, so getting his attention requires a gentle tap rather than calling his name. This little quirk simply adds to his unique character and means he’ll fit right into a patient and understanding family.

For those looking to add a chill, independent soul to their family, Festus’s adoption fee is $250. Bring this chill little dude into your home and heart, and enjoy the serene companionship that only a senior dog can offer.

If Festus sounds like the perfect match for your family, please reach out to us to learn more about how you can adopt him and possibly help with his recent medical care.
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Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Donation
You can donate online, all donations are tax-deductible.

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We adopt out pets to people living in Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada. As of now we do NOT do out of state adoptions.

In order to adopt you must fill out an application. We can e-mail one or you are also more than welcome to fill out one in person at one of our events.

*Please be aware we can not adopt out dog or puppies that will be/are over 50 pounds to apartments or condos, with the exception that the dog has special needs or is over the age of 5.*

What is included in your adoption?
Before our animals are adopted out they are up to date on vaccines, wormed, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered.

Why charge an adoption fee?
Please be aware that we do not make any money on these adoptions, the adoption fee's are simply to try a recoup some of the money that we put into the animals in the rescue. Any donation or adoption fee goes to saving another life and keeping our programs running.

*Please note that although we do our best to keep the website updated some animals may no longer be available for adoption. Approved applicants can adopt on a first come first serve basis, we can not hold an animal for any reason.

Go meet their pets

Our pets are kept in foster homes to provide them with a less stressful environment. We do adoption events throughout the month.

If interested in setting up a time to meet our animals please visit our website and fill out an application BEFORE scheduling a time to meet the animal you may be interested in.

More about this rescue

Second Chance Animal Rescue is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to saving and rehoming the homeless animals of Las Vegas. Our mission is to improve the lives of homeless, abandoned, neglected, and abused animals through out rescue, rehabilitations and re-homing efforts. We endeavor to remove them from harms way by pulling them from kill shelters, taking them in through owner surrenders, providing for their immediate medical needs, evaluating their behavioral and social needs, then finding suitable placements for them so that they may live out the remainder of their lives happy, healthy, and well loved. We seek to show all these animals the love and respect they deserve that comes through humane care, heartfelt compassion, and the touch of human kindness.

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