Snickers

Visit www.sbret.com for our adoption process, online application form, and other rescues. We are a foster home rescue and do not have a facility. Adoption Area: East Tennessee Snickers needs: -Adult home experienced with shy/skittish dogs -Secure fenced yard as I am a flight risk -Someone home part of the day to continue my house training My name is Snickers. I’m a handsome male Chihuahua that weighs 7½ pounds and I’m just over a year old. I’ve got a sleek black body with tan markings on my face and white on my forehead, neck and white socks. I am starting a new adventure in my life and looking for my forever home. I’m a sweet boy but very shy and nervous at first and it takes a few days for me to warm up but once I get comfortable in my new surroundings I turn into a complete love bug. I’m learning to wear my collar and harness and I walk fairly well on a leash attached to my harness. However, I will need a secure fenced yard because I am a flight risk. My caregiver will need to be diligent that I don’t slip out the door. I’m quick and move fast! When I first came into foster care, my foster mom used what is called a long line attached to my harness. It allowed my foster mom to stop me without much drama by her stepping on the line and saying “wait”. The long line helped me learn to stop and sit still and it’s ok for me to be picked up and I’ve stopped running away. My ideal home will have someone that can help me continue to learn the ropes with my leash training and be patient with me because some normal home noises are scary to me, like the vacuum cleaner, the dish washer. But I’m getting braver though, the coffee bean grinder isn’t going to hurt me! Patience and time will help me learn that I am safe. There are other dogs that are bigger and smaller than me and I get along with them just fine as I do the cats. The dogs that are similar in size to me have been great playmates!! The dogs here have helped me to learn to go outside to potty and I’m doing great with my house training. My new human will need to make sure that I get outside on a regular schedule to keep me honest with my potty manners. It would be nice (but not required) to have a canine companion similar in size that might want a playmate or just hang out. Because of my small stature and my tendency to get scared of loud noises and sudden movements I need an adult home. I get nervous during car rides and it would be best for me to ride in a small crate. I will probably fuss a little but I’ll settle down. When my foster mom has settled in for the evening or in the morning when she is having her coffee, I love being next to her or in her lap. I have been sleeping in a crate at night but a few times I’ve been allowed to sleep in the big bed to help me to bond and feel safe with my human. My future is very promising if I find the right home that wants to show me love and keep me safe. I know my new someone is out there and is probably reading this right now. I would love if you would go to SBRET.COM and submit an application so we can get started on my new adventure together. I’m up to date with my vaccines, heartworm-negative and on prevention and I’ve been neutered. My adoption fee is $175. Love, Snickers