My name is
Rico!

Rico will be at our adoption event at 82nd and Paws (424 East 82nd Street, NY, NY 10028) this Saturday, 11/23, from 11-1pm.

Rico is a 2-year-old, 8-pound male chihuahua mix from Texas! Rico is a sweet, playful and super cuddly pup. He has adjusted very well so far in Brooklyn, New York. Rico enjoys cuddles, walks and all things food!

He already knows sit and working on other obedience training. During his time with his foster family, he seems to be house trained and waits to do his business in walks. 

Rico is very good on a leash. There’s a lot of smells in the city, so Rico gets a little distracted sometimes, but he listens very well and doesn’t pull. He doesn’t seem to react to other dogs on leash, other than wanting to say hello! His forever family will need to continue working with Rico to reinforce and advance the progress he’s been making. 

Rico has done well in his foster home while being left alone. He likes to sleep on a cozy blanket until his foster mom comes home and even though there are pee pads out he waits to go on his walk.  He loves to be cozy with his foster mom and can often be found curled up in a cozy blanket or playing with a nose work toy.

Rico is looking for a low key family. He appreciates downtime and active moments! He loves sleeping but also loves going on walks. He would do best solo or with another dog! He loves people and also loves dogs, just as long as it’s a home with lots of pets. We would recommend Rico would do best in a home with older children or no children. He can get a little nervous with quick movements

Vaccinated for rabies, DHPP, and bordetella. Neutered, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Current on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.

To apply for Rico, visit our website (www.waggytailrescue.org) for an adoption application. It is important to fill out an application as soon as possible for consideration, and we require a complete application for you to meet an animal. We are currently unable to respond to general email inquiries as an all-volunteer run rescue. If the dog is on our website, they are still available.

Waggytail Rescue CANNOT guarantee the exact age of any adoptable dog, or final size of any of our adoptable puppies. We rely on the information provided to us by veterinarians, shelters, owner surrenders and other circumstances bringing the dog into our rescue.

Adoptions: adopt@waggytailrescue.org