Dexter is a sweet and spunky Chihuahua who came to us as a surprise. His dad was surrendered due to his families unfortunately situation with being unable to find housing. After months of trying and Summer heat setting in they noticed that his dad Steak was unable to cope with living in the car and heat any longer. Dexter’s who was Steak’s son had already found a home with someone but due to lack of care his family took him back and asked us to take Dexter and Steak together. We accepted both Steak and Dexter, and Steak with his medical issue and special needs along with older age has become a sanctuary resident. Dexter got baths, flea meds, heartworm meds, grooming and nails, neutered, shots, and micro-chipped and then worked on his manners learning how to be a family member. He started to learn to accept new people but still tends to be untrusting of people until after a few meetings. He did however show that he was happy to go on walks, meet new dogs casually, and was a gentleman with small animals and cats. His respectfulness with other animals and desire to bond with someone showed great promise of him flourishing in the right home that he could get lots of time with his trusted human. He then met Chele upon her visit to the Sanctuary and immediately took a liking to her with no shyness. We were astonished with how quickly he warmed up. She agreed to give him a trial in her home with her kitties and bird family. Dexter went to Chele’s house where he seemed to settle in quickly while we were there and was enamored with the fact that she had already bought him toys for him to claim and pile up on the couch to hoard. However, when we left he did turn fearful and reject Chele at first, but her patience and allowing him to settle in and come to her won him over and let him bond! Little by little he warmed up to Chele in big ways and eventually sought out her attention, protection and love. After a long trial he showed he was trustworthy with the bird and cats and build a special relationship with Chele. He still has household manners to learn but he knew he found his home and somewhere he will always be loved and cared for. We are so happy to announce that Chele and Dexter are family. Dexter is adopted.
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