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My name is Nacho!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Private owner (Washington, DC)
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Adoption fee: $50

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
6383099

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Behavioral issues

My story

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


Nacho is an estimated 4 year old chihuahua mix. He was a stray who I rescued in June 2021. With me, Nacho has grown to a healthy 16 pounds, he is neutered, microchipped, up to date on his shots. He is cuddly, loyal and protective. He needs an experienced chihuahua mama or papa. He got used to me being the only human he interacted with during the COVID pandemic, and after the pandemic I moved cross country and changed homes 3 times with with poor Nacho. He's been a real trooper, but I can tell that the changes are taking a toll on him. He needs a stable home and regular boundaries and training that I cannot provide for him. I move annually for work. Also, his behavior improves when I'm not around - he has an unhealthy over-protectiveness of me and he is more attentive to commands from his dog sitters than from me and even though he has made a lot of progress with me, he would do better with a fresh start with a permanent home/family to live a less hectic life.

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