Amos

Meet Amos, the 6.8-pound Chihuahua who may be small in size but comes fully loaded with premium personality features. Though he seemed a little unsure at first, it turns out he was simply decompressing. Now that he’s settled in, he’s all sweetness: he barely barks even with contractors around, climbed onto a house visitor's lap within minutes, and welcomed scratches from the visiting father-in-law like an old friend. Once you’re in his cuddle circle, Amos is pure delight.<br/><br/>At the first meeting, Amos may give you a polite “Ah hem, I do NOT approve” growl if you attempt nonsense like harnesses, wipes, or—Heaven forbid—sweaters. (Seriously. Don’t even try. He will file a formal complaint.) It’s best to respect his boundaries. Check in with Amos’s foster mom for more details.<br/><br/>But here’s the magic:<br/>Give him 24 hours, some space, and let him decide you’re worthy—and suddenly he’s ready for full-time snuggle sessions. He loves curling up on or right next to his humans. And he’s not picky! He happily distributes his affection among adults, tweens, and husbands alike. <br/><br/>More Amos perks:<br/>• Car ride pro: Sits politely and doesn’t judge your playlist.<br/>• Sleeps through the night because he respects your REM cycle.<br/>• Housebroken— Foster mom reports he’s had zero accidents since arriving.<br/>• Knows the important words: “food” and “potty.” What else is there, really?<br/>• Dog compatible: Totally chill with his foster sibling.<br/>• Kid friendly-ish: He’d do best with respectful kids 10+ who understand “tiny dog, big boundaries.”<br/><br/>He does have a congenital defect in his right paw (doesn’t bother him one bit) and a mild collapsing trachea, but neither slows down his ability to demand cuddles, enjoy life, or snooze adorably. He’s already had his dental and neuter done in Texas—so he’s ready for his New England retirement-with-snacks era.<br/><br/>If you’re looking for a small dog with a big heart, a little sass, excellent house manners, and world-class snuggle potential…<br/>Amos is your guy.<br/><br/><br/>If you are interested in finding out more about Amos, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:<br/><br/>https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRO/Dog<br/><br/>Amos is being fostered in Worcester, MA.<br/><br/>The adoption fee is $400.<br/><br/>Like Broken Tail Rescue on Facebook!.<br/><br/>Follow Broken Tail Rescue on Instagram!<br/><br/><br/>Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs, we are only guessing at the predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.<br/><br/>We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.

Meet Amos, the 6.8-pound Chihuahua who may be small in size but comes fully loaded with premium personality features. Though he seemed a little unsure at first, it turns out he was simply decompressing. Now that he’s settled in, he’s all sweetness: he barely barks even with contractors around, climbed onto a house visitor's lap within minutes, and welcomed scratches from the visiting father-in-law like an old friend. Once you’re in his cuddle circle, Amos is pure delight.

At the first meeting, Amos may give you a polite “Ah hem, I do NOT approve” growl if you attempt nonsense like harnesses, wipes, or—Heaven forbid—sweaters. (Seriously. Don’t even try. He will file a formal complaint.) It’s best to respect his boundaries. Check in with Amos’s foster mom for more details.

But here’s the magic:
Give him 24 hours, some space, and let him decide you’re worthy—and suddenly he’s ready for full-time snuggle sessions. He loves curling up on or right next to his humans. And he’s not picky! He happily distributes

Meet Amos, the 6.8-pound Chihuahua who may be small in size but comes fully loaded with premium personality features. Though he seemed a little unsure at first, it turns out he was simply decompressing. Now that he’s settled in, he’s all sweetness: he barely barks even with contractors around, climbed onto a house visitor's lap within minutes, and welcomed scratches from the visiting father-in-law like an old friend. Once you’re in his cuddle circle, Amos is pure delight.

At the first meeting, Amos may give you a polite “Ah hem, I do NOT approve” growl if you attempt nonsense like harnesses, wipes, or—Heaven forbid—sweaters. (Seriously. Don’t even try. He will file a formal complaint.) It’s best to respect his boundaries. Check in with Amos’s foster mom for more details.

But here’s the magic:
Give him 24 hours, some space, and let him decide you’re worthy—and suddenly he’s ready for full-time snuggle sessions. He loves curling up on or right next to his humans. And he’s not picky! He happily distributes his affection among adults, tweens, and husbands alike.

More Amos perks:
• Car ride pro: Sits politely and doesn’t judge your playlist.
• Sleeps through the night because he respects your REM cycle.
• Housebroken— Foster mom reports he’s had zero accidents since arriving.
• Knows the important words: “food” and “potty.” What else is there, really?
• Dog compatible: T