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Chip

Pomeranian

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Elkhart, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chip is once again looking for his new home Chip has been adopted twice and returned so we are going to try it one more time. Each time Chip has been bounced from home to home he becomes ever more unsettled and its really not fair to him. He is confused and hasn’t had enough time to get into a routine. I will be very honest in the type of home Chip needs. Although it may take time to find just the right family, we as a rescue want his next placement to be his forever home.  He is a very special boy with some special requirements and needs. A potential adopter should have zero expectations for Chip as this will set him up for failure. Medical: Chip has had a full medical workup. Parrett Veterinary Clinic to rule out any medical. We did a full bloodwork panel and urinalysis along with x-rays. He has been cleared for adoption physically.  He has been neutered and vaccinated, on prevention and has a Bordatella.   Behaviorally: What I've observed in my home is that Chip wants to have things his way. He can also be a pretty fearful dog.  We believe that this goes back in time before Chip ever came into rescue and it will be important for Chip’s new family to enroll in confidence classes and help continue his confidence at home as well as open up his world to new things.  We are seeking a family who can be respectful of chip and his bubble. Even after an adjustment time of 3 weeks to 3 months he is still a quirky dog and doesn’t always appreciate love and affection.  He is happy to tell you he has had enough politely but will escalate if you don’t listen to him. His cues are very noticeable, and we can go into these in more details to set his new home up for success. Let's talk about what Chip needs to succeed in a new home and environment. He needs an Adult/teenage only home. If children come to visit, they must be respectful of him and his space. Chip is great with cats. Dogs need to be coexisters. We have seen Chip play with dogs in his previous home but he takes time to feel comfortable to be able to play with them. Chip is really a very easy going dog when he is left to just dog. Let him go at his pace. Lastly, If your still reading then you might be just the person Chip needs. Here is what you can expect the first few weeks. Chip will drag a leash 24/7. Chip is housebroken and crate trained but sometimes he doesn’t like to go out and so guiding him with a leash until he is in a routine is best. Fenced required. No electric/underground fencing allowed. Once comfortable Chip will turn sideways for you to pick him up. He will also jump on the couch to sit by you. This could take a couple months, but oh the reward when it happens. Basically, this is all on CHIPS TIME. He is not a needy dog so don't expect that from him. If you are interested please fill out an application at www.trackingintheshadows.com.  Please live within 1 hour of Cassopolis, MI or Elkhart, IN. Adoption fee $200 All pets in the home must be up to date on vaccines spayed/neutered, and receive monthly heartworm prevention.  ##1986346##

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