Adoption Pending - Chong
Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · Adult (3 years 1 month) · Male · Small · Emmett, ID
Notes from Pet Adoption League of Gem County
Meet Chong!
The vet estimates Chong is about three years old. He came to us as an owner-surrender because his previous family had too many Chihuahuas. While he was initially shy when he arrived a couple of months ago, our volunteers have worked with him daily and he has made incredible progress. He is still shy with new people at first, but he warms up once he trusts you mean him no harm. Chong will need a family that is patient with him as he gets more comfortable with them.
Chong recently returned to the shelter after spending a couple of weeks with a foster family while recovering from his neuter surgery. Here is what his foster mom shared about him:
"Chong loves to cuddle and nuzzle up to me while sitting on the couch watching a movie. He would love to sleep on the bed next to you. He's pretty much a couch potato unless he's following me around while I'm doing chores. Every now and again he likes to grab a soft small toy and run around the yard—but definitely not the ones that squeak, because the noise scares him. Because I was watchful of him and paid attention to his queues, he only had one accident inside the house on his first day in my home. After that he never had an accident in the house."
Chong does well with other dogs and does not mind the office cat.
Please note that Chong is sensitive to cigarette smoke and gets terrified around people who smoke. To ensure his well-being, we require a strictly smoke-free home for his adoption.
Chong has come a long way and will be ready for his new forever home soon! If you are interested in learning more or setting up a time to meet him, please let us know.
All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered (if they are old enough) before they leave the shelter. If the dog is not old enough, you will be given a voucher for Animal Medical Center in Emmett to cover the cost of the spay or neuter and a one year rabies vaccine.
Please fill out an application if you are interested in this dog or call us today for more information.
Because we are an all-volunteer organization, please call ahead to schedule a time for a Meet & Greet so we can ensure a dog handler is available to show you the dog or dogs you are interested in.
Pet Adoption League
1526 N. Washington Avenue Emmett, ID 83617
208-365-1359
Hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday Closed
About Adoption Pending - Chong
Gets along with
- Dogs
- Yes
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Needs a yard
- No
- Energy
- Low
- Exercise needs
- Not Required
- Grooming needs
- Not Required
- How vocal
- Quiet
- With new people
- Cautious
- Training
- Needs Training
- Owner experience
- Some needed
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
AffectionateOK in an apartmentCrate-trainedEager to pleaseEven-temperedGentleGood in the carLap petGood with seniorsOlder kids onlySkittishTimid
As listed by Pet Adoption League of Gem County. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Pet Adoption League of Gem County 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 Pet Adoption League of Gem County, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.