Colby

About Colby (Chihuahua) in Aurora, CO 80012

Colby is waiting for you at Animal Rescue of the Rockies in Aurora, CO 80012. Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Colby 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 48 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails). Colby | 5–6-year-old Chihuahua Mix | Smart, Active, and Deeply Loyal Colby is a bright, affectionate little guy with a big personality packed into his 9–10 pound frame. This tan and black cutie is incredibly intelligent, highly food-motivated, and loves learning—he already knows commands like come, sit, stay, no, and down, and truly enjoys training sessions. He’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply with his person and will happily follow you around, keeping a watchful and loving eye on his favorite human. Colby has a higher energy level than many small dogs and thrives with regular activity. He loves his daily walks (currently totaling about three miles a day), enjoys time outdoors, and is always up for a car ride or a short play session with his favorite toys. When it’s time to relax, he’s equally happy to snuggle up, burrow under the covers, or rest his head on you for some quiet affection. He is house trained with very few accidents and does great when left home alone for several hours, behaving like a perfect gentleman. On leash, he’s a joy to walk, and he generally does well with other dogs, showing friendly and curious behavior. However, he can be a bit vocal when dogs are across the street and may guard his food around other dogs, so continued guidance in those areas will be helpful. Colby would do best in a calm, adult-only home. Young children make him nervous, and he may react defensively when uncomfortable, so a household without kids is essential. He can also be protective of his home environment and may need s