Gus
Chihuahua · Adult (9 years 9 months) · Male · Small · Cedar Rapids, IA
Notes from Last Hope Animal Rescue
Hi, I'm Gus, a distinguished older gentleman who has perfected the art of being a professional homebody!
I like to spend my days burrowed under the covers, taking cozy naps, and enjoying the finer things in life... like a good supper prepared by my personal in-house chef. I have no teeth and cannot afford dentures, so my meals are cut into tiny pieces for me. I've even taught my chef how to make some of my favorite dishes, including steak, chicken, and pasta!
I do have allergies and, unfortunately, lost most of my hair because of them. Thankfully, I now receive allergy injections which have made a huge difference! I'll need to stay on them long-term, and my caretaker also keeps my skin feeling comfortable with a little coconut oil. I'm so used to being naked... I do not like wearing a collar... at all. Therefore, I am looking for a home with a fenced in yard so I can run out and do my business on my own terms.
I'm not much for playing or going out on the town. Honestly, I'd much rather stay home, snuggle up, and enjoy a quiet day. I'm a true homebody and I'm perfectly happy that way!
The good news is that I get along wonderfully with both humans and other four legged friends. So, if you're looking for a handsome, chill gentleman who would much rather relax at home than be the life of the party, you've found your guy.
Gus's adoption fee is $250 and includes his neuter, microchip, current vaccinations and preventatives, plus a free basic obedience course at Cedar Run Company in Hiawatha. Last Hope requires that all animals be kept as indoor only pets and that adopters have a history of having kept their pets altered and current on vaccinations and preventatives. Our adoption process includes a background check, home visit, and a vet history check. If you would like to meet Gus, please submit an adoption application on our website, Adopthope.org.
About Gus
Gets along with
- Dogs
- Yes
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- Fence
- Any Type
- Energy
- Low
- Grooming needs
- Low
- Shedding
- Moderate
- With new people
- Friendly
- Owner experience
- Some needed
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- No
Has allergiesLap pet
As listed by Last Hope Animal Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Last Hope Animal Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Last Hope Animal Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.


