Adopt

My name is Taco!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Take the Pet Home

4

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $175

This helps Small Breed Rescue of East TN with pet care costs.

My basic info

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

My story

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

Adoption Area: East Tennessee

Taco needs:

-Someone home a good part of the day
-To be your one and only
-Enjoys long walks daily
-No children
-Some allergy treatment

Hi, my name is Taco, and I am a 6 year old, 9 lb male chihuahua mix. I came into rescue as a stray and the local shelter called SBRET to help me. My skin was a bit of a mess at that time but after receiving help and advice from The Itch Clinic, I am much happier with some affordable allergy food and a Cytapoint shot every 3 months.

I am a people loving boy. I will do my best to keep other dogs away from us. Seriously, I don’t like other dogs. I’m no fan of cats either. And while I’m at it, skip the kids as well. No wiggle room on this. 🙂

My best day is a long, active walk and then some cuddling on the couch. After lunch we could have a potty break (I’m rock solid in this department!), play with my toys and then maybe a car trip around town. Doesn’t that sound like a cool day to you?!

I’d like a real dog walker by the way. Someone strong enough to keep me close in case we see a dreaded dog along the way.

For being such a people loving dog, I am remarkably slow to warm up to new people. I am so worried and anxious that it could take 3-4 days for me to relax in a new home. I come with a set of instructions from my foster parents on how to care for me during this time. But, it never fails, the lightbulb goes on and it’s all love and snuggles!!

Taco is neutered, microchipped, current on vaccines and on heartworm and flea prevention. Taco’s adoption fee is $175.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 22482, Knoxville, TN 37933

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

We contact your vet to confirm that your past and current pets are/were spayed/neutered and current on vaccines and preventives.

3.

Take the Pet Home

We will schedule a home visit (actual or virtual), then bring the dog you chose to your home or convenient meeting place.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

We have a 7-day trial period. Please see the full Adoption Process at sbret.com.

Additional adoption info

All our dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, receive heartworm/flea prevention, have dental cleaning when required and medical care. Our adoption fees help cover these expenses but we also rely heavily on donations.

Go meet their pets

All our dogs live in foster homes in the Knoxville, TN area and we do not have a shelter facility. If you are interested in meeting one of our Available Dogs, please see our website's Events Calendar or fill out an online application at sbret.com. When your application is approved, we will arrange for a meet-and-greet or home visit.

More about this rescue

Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Inc. (SBRET) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppymills.

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