Pet's Name:
Mable
Dog: Primary Breed:
Chihuahua
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
02/2020
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
San Diego County Animal Shelter
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
02/24/2024
Gender:
Female
Size (at full-grown):
Small
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size):
12
Primary Color:
Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Mable loves to go on walks, play fetch outside, cuddle with her owner, play with lots of toys, sunbathe, and find a great spot where she can look outside.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, Come
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
She can be nervous at first, now she is able to be alone during a work day.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Being alone for too long.
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
Mable is a very routine oriented dog. We get up at around 6am each day, I feed her and walk her. Then she gets a second walk in the afternoon. Mable eats her second meal around 5-6pm. She likes to go to sleep around 9pm. She sleeps through the night.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
Mild gum disease, tooth pulled in June 2024.
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
Mable will mark her territory indoors if there are other dogs. Mable has not had very much interaction with children but she has growled at them if they are being loud/running around near her.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
Brushing weekly, Bathing every 2 months, Nails trimmed monthly, Anal glands expressed monthly
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?:
Whimzees dental chews
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
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Mable is a sweetheart. She loves to follow her people around and is a great companion. She is also so silly and loves to roll around and play. She is a hunter and loves trying to catch lizards and bugs outside. Once, she even caught a mouse.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
I want Mable to have a loving family who spoils her just like I do. I cook chicken each week for her to have with her morning meal. She gets triple kabob treats (good n fun brand) each morning when I leave for work as a “goodbye treat” which helps signal that I am leaving. She would do great with someone who has lots of time to spend with her because she wants to be around her favorite people more than anything.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Mable has outdoor access during the day which has been great. Mable also loves to look outside, she has a cat tree that she climbs on so that she can see out of the window during the day.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Schedule, No Time
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
Due to the end of a relationship I am now living on my own. My work schedule has changed and I will also be going back to school. As a result, I am gone long hours each day and cannot give Mable the time and attention she deserves, nor can I afford doggy daycare.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Two months
Who is your veterinarian?:
Spring Valley Animal Medical Hospital
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Mable eats IAMS Healthy Digestion food and cooked chicken.
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
National City, CA
Zip Code:
91950
How did you hear about us?:
Rescue/Shelter
Service Level:
Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)