Tabasco #1

About Tabasco #1 (Chihuahua) in Aurora, CO 80012

Tabasco #1 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 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 (please check your spam folder for our emails) . 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 th