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Ronnie #2 | 8-year-old, 20 lb Chihuahua Mix | A gentle soul learning to trust
Ronnie is a sweet, gentle 20-pound Chihuahua mix who is just beginning to discover how wonderful life can be. Understandably cautious when he first arrived, Ronnie has spent the last week and a half slowly learning that people can be kind. His biggest breakthrough came when he finally climbed onto the couch for a snuggle—and now he can't seem to get enough cuddle time! Watching this shy boy blossom has been incredibly rewarding, and his future family will have the privilege of seeing that transformation continue. He enjoys affection, is motivated by food and love, gets along well with other dogs and cats, and is a quiet houseguest who does well when left home with his canine companions.
Ronnie is still building confidence in several areas. He's making progress with house training and is currently learning to use pee pads while also working on becoming comfortable going outside through the sliding glass door. Leashes are still unfamiliar and a bit scary, so his future family will need to continue introducing him to walks at his own pace. He doesn't seem interested in toys just yet, but he has discovered that moving shoes around the house is quite entertaining—and flip-flops should probably be kept out of reach! As his confidence grows, his foster plans to begin teaching him basic commands.
Ronnie's ideal home is one with patient adopters who understand that trust takes time and won't rush him. Once he feels safe, he has shown that he is incredibly affectionate and eager to be close to his people. A friendly canine companion would also be a wonderful addition, especially if his family is away from home during the day. While Ronnie's past is unknown, the scars and healing wounds on his face suggest he may have had a difficult life before rescue. Despite that, he is choosing to trust again, and with a little patience and a lot of love, Ronnie is going to make an incredibly loyal and devoted 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.
