Tessa
Border Collie / Mixed (short coat) · Baby (2 months 14 days) · Female · Large · Chama, NM
Notes from Chama Valley Humane Society
Young Tessa was part of a litter of five puppies abandoned by a stray mom in a yard in Dulce, NM. We estimate the puppies were about 4-5 weeks old during the first week of September, 2026. The family cared for them the best they could and rehomed one pup, but were in and out of town for several weeks. Around October 8, the pups were taken in by another family in Dulce and were given first DAPP on October 17. This family kept one pup and we took the remaining three into foster on October 18. Tessa is the largest of the three and has a relatively (for a puppy!) calm disposition. All three will be altered on October 26 and ready for adoption a few days later.
Tessa is the largest of the three pups in foster and is less of an explorer than her sister, Tatum. She loves to get a toy and have her siblings chase her.
About Tessa
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- No (Three pups together in a puppy pen--hard to train)
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Needs a yard
- Yes
- Fence
- 6 foot
- Energy
- High
- Exercise needs
- High
- How vocal
- Some
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
AffectionateEager to pleasePlayful
As listed by Chama Valley Humane Society. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Chama Valley Humane Society 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 Chama Valley Humane Society, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.