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Name: Gilbert

Rescue ID: 16001-S

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: Chihuahua (short coat)

Learn more about the Chihuahua.

Sex: Male (neutered)

Current Size: 6 Pounds

General Potential Size: Small

Current Age: 7 Years 7 Months (best estimate)

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Kids: No

Description:

Meet Gilbert!

Gilbert was left unclaimed at a high kill shelter.   When he first arrived in rescue, he was very scared and could not come out of his kennel.   He is still scared and needs plenty of time to adjust to everything around him.

He is making slow but steady progress with his foster.    He is no longer hiding all day in his kennel.   He likes his kennel and will go in on his own.   He fusses a little when placed in the crate, but settles down in a short time.    Gilbert is following his foster around and will nap curled up next to her, but still shies away if she reaches out to touch him.

He is currently potty pad trained fairly well.   Outdoor house training will begin as soon as he has had a little more time.   He needs to get used to being handled and being on a leash before he can safely be taken out of doors.    He likes being with other dogs best of all and will definitely need a canine companion in his adoptive home.

Given his temperament and size, Gilbert is not going to be a dog who can be with kids - older teenagers would be ok.   He likes being with other dogs best of all and will definitely need a canine companion in his adoptive home.   He is starting to figure out toys, but seems to prefer to burrow in blankets or snuggle with another dog.

He's a good little guy who needs someone willing to put in the time to help him get over his fears.   Whoever does that will be rewarded with his love and trust.

Please feel free to fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION by clicking on the button below.

Thank You!

*The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility and does not come with a pedigree. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed. Sometimes the pets appear to be a particular breed(s) in the pictures we receive from our rescue partners and when they arrive we are surprised to see an entirely different breed(s) in person! If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess. It is with deep longing that we wish there was a breed called "cute" as we believe all of our dogs would fall under this new breed classification!

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*Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption.

When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.

Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.

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