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My name is Spike D5982!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 3 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20849403-D5982

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Spike is a young, adorable, and sweet little guy. He loves to snuggle up and will be your constant couch companion. He enjoys the company of adults and older, respectful children. Young children frighten him, since he’s so little. He does great out in public, but is shy at first if new friends come up to pet him. He also travels well in the car and stays in his seat!

Spike is playful with other dogs once he gets to know them. He warms up quickly, especially for friendly, larger dogs, and his play style is very rambunctious.  He may need extra time getting to know smaller dogs, and he is tolerant of respectful cats.

Spike has a head tremor that gets more pronounced when he is excited or just waking up. It doesn’t impact his love for life, and we find it very endearing. He also has luxating patellas, but you wouldn’t know it, except for some occasional wobbliness when going potty or some hopping when he is running around. They don’t bother him at all, and he has no restrictions on activities. He loves walks and gets the zoomies when he’s feeling playful. 

Potty training is going really well, but he wears a belly band to prevent accidents in the house. Being on a regular schedule with another dog works great for him, as he follows their lead on going potty outside. If he goes out alone, he will need to be walked around to go potty, since he is still learning, but he’s well on his way to being fully housebroken.

Spike loves to eat and is very food motivated. He likes to eat undisturbed by other pets, or he may growl and bark if he is bothered at mealtime. He is eager to learn when motivated by a treat, and he already knows how to sit. He also gets protective of his loved ones and may growl or bark to let people coming into the house or room know that he’s aware of them.  He redirects quickly when he knows there’s nothing to worry about. 

If you’re ready for a very special and loving little companion, Spike is ready to meet you!

 


Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.


Interested in adopting this lovable animal? Please go to our website www.wagsmn.org and fill out an Adoption Application.  Once the application is processed, a Wags representative will contact you, answer any questions you may have, and set up a time/location for a meet and greet!  A home visit is required prior to adoption. 

Thank you for choosing to adopt!


Breed and temperament determination:  Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue attempts to determine breed and temperament using a combination of looks, information provided to us at intake, and our experience with the animal while in our Rescue.  We do not guarantee this determination.



November 1, 2024, 6:28 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20849403-D5982
Contact
Phone
Address
Farmington, MN 55024

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process includes adoption application which can be completed at our website wagsmn.org. Current fees can also be accessed on our website. After reviewing your application, a meeting is scheduled between you and the pet in the foster’s home or a neutral dog friendly place. If there are any resident dogs in your home, it is required that the dogs meet at this time. After the meeting, a home visit is scheduled and, if everything goes well with the visit, the adoption is finalized. A home visit by one of our representatives is required prior to finalizing any adoption, and we must meet all members of the household where the pet will be living sometime during the adoption process. We reserve the right to refuse any applicant for any reason Adoption fee includes: vet exam(s), spay/neuter, de-worming, heartworm test (if 6 months of age or older), vaccinations, microchip, and FIV/FeLv testing (for cats only). Email is the best way to get a fast response (wagswhiskersmn@gmail.com).

Go meet their pets

All animals are available to meet by appointment arranged with the foster.
Please come see us at Petsmart on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Eagan (Petsmart 1297 Promenade Pl, Eagan, MN 55121); 4th Saturday of each month in Richfield (Petsmart 1100 W 78th St, Richfield, MN 55423); and the 3rd Sunday of each month in Maple Grove (Petsmart 11200 Fountains Way Maple Grove, MN 55369). We will have many adoptable dogs, puppies, and maybe a kitten or two that are able to attend for public viewing... please stop in and play! If you are interested in a specific dog or cat from viewing our available animals at wagsmn.org, please email us in advance of an adoption event (wagswhiskersmn@gmail.com), and we will do our best to have them at the event.

More about this rescue

Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to finding forever homes for stray, abandoned and surrendered companion animals. We are a small, volunteer run organization. All of our animals are housed in foster homes waiting to be adopted. We do not have a physical shelter. Please visit our website at wagsmn.org.

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