My name is Leo!

Posted 4 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Waggytail Rescue

Adoption fee: $450

This helps Waggytail Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

11 months old, Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

16 lb (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

ps_2336137-3856

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Leo is a 1-3 year old, 15-20 lbs chihuahua/doxie mix from Mexico.

Leo was very nervous at first, but is now adjusting to his new life in the city quite well. He loves to be out on walks and explore his new surroundings. He likes to join you on errands and is patient and well mannered wherever he goes.

Though he may get a lot of attention, he is shy to people when they approach him. His friendly side comes out when he sees another dog, always showcasing his dog etiquette. He has superb leash skills and walks like he is a dog in show, prancing and keeping his pace next to you while looking up to you for reassurance.

Leo is learning to get used to putting his leash on and taking it off and prefers to when he is lounging. Along with his quirks, he has many expressions that will make you laugh especially when he gives you a one eyed raised eyebrow. He likes cozy blankets and loves all snacks, especially cheese and his new favorite yogurt.

Leo is quiet at home and plays quietly with his foster sister, usually gently wrestling. He quickly warmed up to his foster sister and likes when she licks his ears and gives him kisses and will nuzzle up to her for more. He would benefit from having another pup at home to adjust to his new family and new routine.

Because he gets nervous when adjusting to new things and has a shy nature, he would be best with older children and a patient family. As he comes out of his shell, he shows a devoted and easy going boy!

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

To apply for Leo, visit our website (www.waggytailrescue.org) for an 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.

Questions: adopt@waggytailrescue.org

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Leo is a 1-3 year old, 15-20 lbs chihuahua/doxie mix from Mexico.

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

Questions: adopt@waggytailrescue.org

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Rescue

Waggytail Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

ps_2336137-3856

Contact

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Phone

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adopt@waggytailrescue.org

Website

http://www.waggytailrescue.org

Address

EMAIL ONLY, Please visit our website to see how you can adopt before contacting us., New York, NY 10002

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

STEP 1: Apply!
Download and complete an ADOPTION APPLICATION from www.waggytailrescue.org/adopt-a-waggytail

STEP 2: The Meet and Greet!
We strongly suggest the ALL members of the household come to the meet and greet. This is the time to determine whether a dog's personality is match for you, your family and your other animals, and if you have allergies. If everything goes well you may adopt the same day, or take a day or two to decide, but we cannot indefinitely hold dogs in foster care for you.

STEP 3: Contract and Donation!
Fill out and sign the TRANSFER AGREEMENT.

The DONATION FEE may be paid by Venmo (@WaggytailRescue) or Paypal (waggytailrescue@gmail.com, add $15 processing fee). Please put the name of the dog in the memo section! Electronic payment is preferred!
You may also pay by check (payable to Waggytail Rescue), however processing of adoptions may be delayed by up to 2 weeks.
If your new buddy is not yet neutered, a $100 refundable deposit must be paid at adoption.

Dog Donation Fees
(includes microchip registration, age appropriate vaccines, and neuter)

$550 for puppies under 1 year
$450 for dogs 1 to 8 years
$325 for seniors over 9 years of age

Please add an additional $15 when paying by PayPal to cover processing fees.
Add $100 neuter deposit for unfixed animals.

Adoption application

https://awo.petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Adopt&form_id=936&form_type=generic&generic_form_id=936&pet_id=41629®istration_section=false§ion=1&selected_pets=false

Go meet their pets

Waggytail Rescue does not have a physical shelter location, all of our animals are in foster care in private homes!

The quickest and only way to meet a dog you are interested in is by sending a completed adoption application to adopt@waggytailrescue.org!

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More about this rescue

Waggytail Rescue is a NYC based animal rescue charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs.

We focus on finding permanent placement for animals in urgent circumstances, saving dogs from imminent euthanasia at over-crowded local shelters, West Coast and South East kill shelters.

Founded in 2004, Waggytail Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has rescued over 5000 abandoned dogs and even a few cats and kittens! Through the tireless work of our many volunteers and amazing fosters, we are committed to continuing to find forever homes for New York's littlest strays.