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My name is Goldilocks!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 5 days ago

Adoption fee: $375

This helps Old Dominion Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Small)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn/White
Age
7 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
793

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Approximate DOB: 4/22/2024
Approximate Weight: 3.9 lbs

Meet Goldilocks!
- Fun little bundle of playful energy and joy
- Typical chihuahua attitude; some stranger danger but warms up eventually with calm introductions to new people
- Crates well at night and for daytime “time outs”
- Enjoys playtime with dogs and toys
- Tiny, 4 pound velcro dog who wants to be with her chosen humans always
- Still a puppy with sharp teeth and will use them when she’s playing
- Only aggressive behavior she has displayed is some resource guarding with treats/food/laps; corrects well
- Enjoys other dogs after proper introductions; loves smaller dogs but tolerates her medium-sized foster sister
- OK in a car; will need work on leash skills
- Working on potty manners.
- Barks very loudly and shrilly at times; May not be a good apartment dog.
- Quick movements/chaos make her nervous; probably not a good fit for small children.
- Tiny size can make her a trip hazard; she likes to stay very close and is quite stealthy.

Goldilocks is super cute, and I’m sure she’ll make a great pet for any “toy dog” lovers out there. I think she’d like nothing better than to be a constant companion to a favorite human. She’ll make a great “purse” dog, and would love to be carried around in a sling, I’m sure 💕!

As a puppy, I am required to go to training within 90 days of my adoption with a certified trainer.

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Visit our website for an application to adopt.
https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-application

What breed am I? Mixed mutt! ODHS does not breed label (unless there's official paperwork), as studies show it is nearly impossible to tell the exact breed of each dog based off of their appearance.

Educational article:
3/3/3 rule:
https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/?fbclid=IwAR2iv5m7fqk3FieO7LOsstGeGsYYV_F1rJOd1BPxaImofLpcinpYsUbFRWs

Adoption Donations are $275 for an adult, $375 for puppies (a dog under one year of age), and $175 for a senior dog (based on the age of the dog). More "sought out breeds may have a higher adoption donation) Adoption donations are to be made via cash, or credit/debit card. There is a $5 fee to run cards. We do not accept checks for adoption fees.


Please remember to bring a martingale collar and leash (non-retractable) with you the day of the adoption.

We typically have adoption events on Wednesdays 5-7pm, Fridays 6-8pm, and Saturdays 11am to 3pm. Our adoption center is located at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. It's important that you keep an eye on your emails for any changes or updates during the adoption process.

Old Dominion Humane Society is a volunteer based organization. We are run completely by volunteers, who also have full time jobs, so we appreciate your patience. Currently, the average timeframe for a response to your application is 1 week.

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Note: ODHS adopts within a 350 mile radius of Fredericksburg, Virginia. A $50 out of state fee applies.
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Contact info

Pet ID
793
Contact
Chrissy Blake
Phone
Address
3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We require an application and a contract. We do a back ground check. We require adopters to have a leash, martingale collar, food and a crate.

For an Adoption Application please click the link below:
http://olddominionhumanesociety.org/Adoptions.html

Please allow 1-3 days for a response. We are a volunteer ran rescue so please be patient.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We have adoption events on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at our adoption center. We also have several offsite events every month. Please follow us on Facebook to see up date information on events.

More about this rescue

Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched permanent homes for animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.

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