Copper

Copper is a cute little 1 to 1.5 year old chihuahua. He's shy, but very sweet. He's copper brown with some black. His coat is short and shiny. He's only 4.5 pounds. He's on the thin side after being so afraid at the shelter, so he should gain a little bit of weight. (but not much!)

Copper is working on his house training in his foster home. Crating will help and somebody really needs to stay on top of him to correct him when he marks.

He is with other dogs and cats in his foster home and is fine with them. He's a little shy at first meeting new dogs. Copper is shy and scared of new people, but is great once he trusts you.

Copper does just fine on car rides.

Copper does fine in the crate and crating will be important until he's housetrained. But we don't think he'd be destructive if left loose in the house. He whines some in the crate, but does OK.

Copper likes walks and pulls a little on the leash, but at 5 pounds you'd hardly notice. Copper is energetic while playing, but loves to cuddle. Copper takes treats gently.

Ideally, Copper should get maybe two twenty minute walks per day, or play time with another small dog. Because he's fearful, Copper will not go to a home with children.

Adoption Process: We are not first come first served. Indigo Rescue focuses on finding good matches between dogs and families to ensure life long adoptions. We deliver all dogs to their new homes.

All of our dogs are in foster homes. We have adoption events at the Beaverton PetSmart every other Saturday where you can meet many of our dogs at once. Click Here for our Calendar of Events. Or, if you're interested in a particular dog, you can send an e-mail via the e-mail link at the bottom of the page ("Email Indigo Rescue") with answers to the questions below. If the dog seems compatible with your situation we'll set up a time for you to meet the dog.

Do you have other pets now? (briefly describe)

Have you had pets in the past? What became of them?

What kind of exercise will you provide for the dog? (type/frequency)

What is your schedule like? How long/often will the dog be alone?

Where will the dog be while you're gone? Where will the dog be when you're home? Where will the dog sleep?

Who else lives in the home? Do you have children? How old are the children?

Are you in a home or apartment? How long have you lived there? Do you have a fully, securely fenced yard? (type/height)

Do you own or rent your home?

What changes in your life are likely in the next 10+ years (or life span of the dog) and how will the changes affect the dog? (moving, job or schedule change, school, having children)

Anything else you'd like us to consider in finding the right dog for your family?

Thank you for your interest in adopting and saving a life!

Indigo Rescue only adopts to homes within 50 miles of Portland.

Adoption Fee: $150 for full sized dogs, $250 for small dogs and puppies of any size.