Alamo and Margo have lived together their whole lives and we're hoping they can stay together. I moved back to Chicago to be near family and I'm on my own now with two dogs and a cat in the city. I've spent months trying to make it work, including a week of board-and-train for Margo, but I can't give them the life they deserve.
Alamo is 7 (born Jan 2019), a terrier mix, around 50 lbs. Gentle, mellow guy. Calm on walks, great with other dogs, shy for the first day and then your best friend. He does best on a consistent diet.
Margo is 6 (born July 2020), a pug, around 20 lbs. Total velcro dog. Affectionate, portable, happiest curled up next to her person. She just finished a week of professional training and her leash manners have come a long way. She's still working on minor leash reactivity.
Both are fixed, crate trained, and housetrained. They sleep in their crates and settle fine when left alone. They love daycare and are great with other dogs off leash. They grew up with room to roam, so a yard or a quieter neighborhood would be their dream. They come with their crates, harnesses, and supplies, and I'll help with the transition however I can.
I'd love yearly pictures or updates. And if you're in the Chicago area, I'd be happy to board them once in a while when you travel.
Pet's Name:
Alamo & Margo
Dog: Primary Breed:
Other, not listed
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Terrier mix (Alamo) & Pug (Margo), bonded pair
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
01/15/2019
Where did you get your pet?:
Alamo came from a shelter in San Antonio, TX. Margo came from a breeder.
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.:
Alamo was adopted from a shelter in San Antonio, TX in June 2019. Margo has never been in a shelter or rescue.
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
June 2019 (Alamo); September 2020 (Margo)
Size (at full-grown):
Large
Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only):
50
Primary Color:
Black (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Daycare and off-leash play with other dogs. Margo loves curling up next to her person.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, down, stay, wait, crate, spin, paw, and more.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
They settle well. Both sleep in their crates and stay crated when left alone without issues.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Some leash reactivity. Margo has minor leash reactivity to other dogs, much improved after a week of board-and-train. Alamo is great on leash but has opinions about specific dogs. Both are great with dogs off leash.
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
They sleep in their crates and are crated when home alone. We are currently walking them one at a time as part of training. Both wear PetSafe Easy Walk harnesses.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
No biting or aggression toward people. Both can be selective with certain dogs on leash. Off leash and at daycare they are great with other dogs.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
I usually get them groomed once every 2 months
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?:
Nightly dental chews
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Timid
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Cats
Good with Young Children
Bonded Pair
Purebred
Crate Trained
Comes When Called
Needs Training
Likes Car Rides
Likes to Swim
Requires A Fenced Yard
Jumps Fences
Growls at Strangers
Is Afraid of Storms
Digs
How is your dog with children?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction with children to determine.
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with cats.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Margo is a total velcro dog who melts into her person. Alamo is shy for a day and then your best friend for life.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
A family that wants them both and will keep them together. A yard or quieter neighborhood would be their dream. Home check and a reference I can talk to.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
They come with their crates, harnesses, and supplies. I will help with the transition. I'd love yearly pictures or updates, and if you live in the Chicago area, I'd be happy to board them once in a while when you travel.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Moving
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
I moved back to Chicago and I am on my own with two dogs and a cat in the city. I cannot give them the life they deserve.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
GoodVets, Chicago
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Alamo does best on a consistent diet.
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
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