Louie

We have to come to the heartbreaking decision to rehome a dog we truly love and cherish- Louie. He is a special guy with special needs- he was very traumatized before we got him and will thrive in a home without cats, kids and only with calm, senior small- medium-sized dogs.

Louie has paws that are missing ligaments, so he is pain a lot of the time and on gabapentin and trazadone daily.

Louie is incredibly cuddly and loyal to his person. He is a fierce protector and has a fun personality to the person he trusts.

We recently came home with a newborn and he is resource guarding and attacking anyone who tries to pick up or be around baby and it is very scary, so we need to find a home for him asap before any bites.

Like most chihuahuas, Louie can show teeth and growl, and be reactive but he can be redirected and knows to go in his crate when he is overwhelmed.

He is a hunky guy, so sweet and needs a quiet place to heal.

Pet's Name: Louisiana aka Louie
Dog: Primary Breed: Chihuahua
Birthdate, estimate is okay: 3-5 years old
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Auburn Humane Society
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: January 2022
Gender: Male
Size (at full grown): Small
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 22
Primary Color: Brown
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: We love him so much!
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Behavior
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): Aggressive/ reactive since bringing home newborn
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Three months
Who is your veterinarian?: Metropolitan Vet Hospital
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Tacoma WA
Zip Code: 98405