Tabasco #1

Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Tabasco #1 finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our
adoption application
so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 72 hours
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Tabasco | 5 month old Chi mix | Tiny dancer with a tender heart

Tabasco is a 5-month-old Chihuahua mix weighing about 9 pounds. This sweet little guy came into foster care very scared and unsure of people, but with patience and consistency, he has already started making progress and showing more of his playful, affectionate personality.

Right now, Tabasco is most comfortable approaching people on his own terms and can still get nervous when someone walks directly toward him or tries to catch him. Due to past unknown trauma, he does have a tendency to fear bite when he feels overwhelmed or unsafe. Because of this, Tabasco is not suited for a home with children of any age. He will do best with an experienced, patient adopter who understands fearful dogs-bonus points for anyone familiar with "spicy" Chihuahuas.

Once he feels safe, though, he truly shines-enjoying pets, affection, toys, and chewing bones. His foster describes him as a gentle, submissive puppy who simply needs time to continue building trust and confidence.

He does wonderfully with other dogs and seems to gain confidence from having canine companions around. He has also done well with cats and will sometimes try to engage them in play. Because of this, Tabasco would likely thrive in a home with another friendly dog or with someone who works from home or is around often.

Tabasco is still working on potty training and currently learning to use pee pads. Leashes are still very scary for him, so he has not yet started going on walks. Because of this, Tabasco will require a home with a securely fenced yard where he can safely go outside while continuing to build confidence. Apartment living would not be a good fit for him at this time. His foster is taking things slowly and focusing first on helping him feel safe and secure before introducing leash work and walks.

He does very well when left home alone and has a medium energy level overall-happy to play with squeaky toys and rope toys before settling down to relax.

One of Tabasco's cutest habits is hiding his toys around the house, and he is also known for his adorable little dance moves.

His ideal adopter will be patient, understanding, and willing to let him settle in at his own pace. With time, consistency, and love, Tabasco is going to make an incredibly loyal companion.



If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives! A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you.

The adoption fee for this pet is $475 (includes a $50 refundable puppy training deposit). Our adoption fee covers the following:

Spay/neuter

Microchip

DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.

Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.

Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption.

Please fill out an adoption application by clicking
here
. Please give us 72 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process!

Please email [email protected] for more information, as we can't accept calls.