My name is Mathew (Courtesy Post)!

Mathew is a 5 yrs old, 11lbs Chihuahua. He’s quiet, house-trained, and a couch potato. Will amuse himself with a toy, or just snooze. Loves 5min of fetch, or to sunbathe. A short walk is plenty for him, and walks well on leash (non-reactive). He doesn’t guard his food or toys, has no separation anxiety being left home alone, and he puts himself to bed at night.

We believe Matthew had had bad experiences with people in the past and can get very nervous or defensive. He is best suited to a patient, calm, household and lifestyle, without too many visitors, changes, or shared spaces, where he can feel safe and relaxed. He could be someone’s most loyal little buddy!

He wants to love, he’s very affectionate and snuggly, he just doesn’t fully trust it yet. If someone can create an environment where he feels safe is patient (give him more than a few weeks before they expect to pick him up), he’ll settle in nicely and bond very strongly with his person.

To meet Mathew, please fill out an adoption application at www.muttscouts.org/adoptmutts