Adopt

My name is **BIG HUNK!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 6 days ago

Cared for by Almost Home NM
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Submit Application

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Shih Tzu
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20813003

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

My story

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

Please contact Janelle (adopt@q.com) for more information about this pet.

Please visit our main website https://almosthomenm.org/   We also offer boarding and have a Facebook page with photos and stories.

Be aware birthdays and breeds listed are our best guesses based on looks - we seldom know this information unless they come in with registration papers.

Approximate DOB 7/5/2024

Approximate Adult Size - Small (momma Tinker is 9 lbs and dad is unknown)

History- Momma Tinker along with her 4 puppies (Snickers, Twix, Godiva, and Big Hunk) were surrendered to a local shelter as strays when the puppies were a week old. Momma Tinker was showing aggression towards kennel staff (new environment and 4 puppies to protect). The shelter couldn't get anyone to foster her but the staff knew she was just trying to protect the babies but still nobody would foster them. So when we called them about another dog they told us about her. They knew she was showing aggression but they also knew and understood why so they truly advocated for her and her little family to come into rescue. So here they are and the babies are now old enough to start looking for their happily ever afters. 

Temperament- Super sweet, loves attention, and is super playful. This guy is nuts for kisses!!! e absolutely goes wild for kisses and cuddles. This might be the most hyper and loving of the litter. He is very outgoing and climbs all over everyone. 

Energy Level- This cute little tiny guy is a ball of energy who wants nothing more than to climb up you for kisses and cuddles. He is our wild child!!! Please keep in mind all puppies no matter how sweet and quiet and mellow still need time, love, training, and playtime to burn energy and be the best puppies they can be. If you are not prepared for sharp nails and teeth and a lot of training, messes, and work then please consider an adult dog who is already trained.   

Dogs/Cats- Loves all the other dogs and cats    

Housetrained- He is currently using puppy pads and in an x-pen when he can't be watched. Adopter will need to be willing and able to housetrain. We recommend all puppies be kept in an x-pen with bed, food/water, and a puppy pad or litter box when they can't be watched to prevent puppies from getting into the habit of going potty in the house where they can't be corrected. In an x-pen with a puppy pad they know the puppy pad is where they go then slowly you can start losing the x-pen. If you have a dog door even better!!!  Crates for puppies in my opinion are a recipe for disaster because if they go potty in it there is nowhere for them to get away from the mess then the owner gets upset because they've stepped in it and gotten poop everywhere. So if you can get an x-pen or baby gate and put them in an area where they can have a puppy pad is best. 

This little guy is super cute and will be adopted quickly. He is so tiny and looks like a tiny Golden Retriever with his fuzzy coat and golden color. His mom seems to be a Chihuahua X and we aren't sure what dad is. We are guessing Shih Tzu due to the heads and coats of some of them however we could have more than one dad so who knows. It will be a surprise!! But for now two look like tiny Boston Terriers and two like Shih Tzu mixes(well Golden Retriever I guess but know that can't possibly be with mom being so tiny). This boy absolutely loves, loves, loves attention and cuddles and would make an amazing adventure buddy exploring trails and parks.   

Adoption fee $300 includes neuter, age appropriate vaccinations (4 for puppies), deworming, microchip, rabies, collar and leash, training information, and all the support you need.

Send us an e-mail to adopt@almosthomenm.org requesting an application to adopt this sweetie!!

Animals are seen by appointment after we have an application.

If you would like to donate to our cause you can donate several ways-
Check/money order to Almost home NM - PO Box 772- Peralta, NM 87042
Paypal to email address adopt@almosthomenm.org
Venmo to almosthomenm last 4 of the phone number 3384
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2932935556595712787...
CashApp https://cash.app/$adoptahnm

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September 11, 2024, 5:13 pm
Rescue
Almost Home NM

Contact info

Pet ID
20813003
Contact
Janelle Chavez
Phone
Address
PO Box 772, Peralta, NM 87042

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Send an email to adopt@almosthomenm.org to request the adoption application

2.

Submit Application

Send an email to adopt@almosthomenm.org to request the adoption application

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting from us but have questions please feel free to e-mail us at adopt@almosthomenm.org

In order to start the application process you must send us an e-mail request for an application. We will e-mail it to you as soon as possible. Then just fill it out and send it back via e-mail. Once we receive it then we can schedule an appointment for you to come out and meet the animals.

We are not an open to the public facility with specific hours of operation. We are a foster home and therefore require an application submitted before an appointment can be made and directions given out.

If you would like to adopt from out of state then you must be willing to come out to meet and adopt the pet you are interested in.. We do not ship pets nor will we meet someone somewhere.. We want adopters to come out and spend at least an hour with this pet in their environment before adopting just to ensure there is a connection. We would hate for the adoption to not work and be so far away.
The Animal Rescue Site

Go meet their pets

Send us an e-mail request for an application adopt@almosthomenm.org.
We are available by appointment only.
You must fill out an application before setting up an appointment.
We are located in Peralta, NM 87042

More about this rescue

We are a newly formed rescue in Peralta, NM. We are still very small and currently in process of getting our 501c3 tax exempt status.It is mainly just myself, my two daughters and a small group of volunteers. We only take in animals from shelters who are scheduled to be put down. All animals are housed in my home and on my property. We started this rescue due to the simple fact that there are so many wonderful dogs dying everyday at the shelters because there just isn't enough room.We do not discriminate against any breed. Every dog has the potential to be a great family pet, working dog, or therapy dog- just as every dog has the potential to become a "dangerous dog" due to the simple fact that they all (or most anyway) have teeth and can bite when provoked or trained to obey their owners commands.
We do it for the love of the animals and the need to find forever homes for the ones impounded due to no fault of their own.

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