Bandit

Senior
Male
Small

Chihuahua

About Bandit

Kalamazoo, MI

Breed

Chihuahua

Physical Traits

Senior

(8+ years)

Male

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Coat: Short

Brown / Chocolate, Golden

Behavior

Bandit’s Compatibility

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Bandit's Story

Name: Bandit • Male or female: Male • Approximate Age: 15 or 16 • Breed: chihuahua • Weight: 7.5 pounds • Any impairments: back hip issues • Potty trained? No. Cold weather impairing training. Working on pee pad training and utilizing a belly band. • Crate trained? No. I want to be with my people. • Good with other dogs? Yes • Good with cats? Likes to chase them but is correctable and can't run fast due to hip issues • Good with kids? Yes if respectful. • Commands known: Name • Needs fenced in yard? No. Could use leash or tether to potty. • Need another dog in the home? No mandatory • Location: Kalamazoo, MI • Energy level (high/med/low)? Low Hi! I’m Bandit. I'm an old, sleepy guy who likes soft blankets, dog beds and laps. I don't do much, other than sleep and snuggle, but I do occasionally chase the cats. (The cats have no trouble outrunning me because, well, I'm old). I came from a hoarding situation and didn't get great care. I have bad teeth (which will be taken care of) and some hip problems/joint pain. I often won't eat unless my person sits with me. My foster mommy says I need just the right place for my golden years where someone has time to spoil me. Maybe someone who works from home or someone retired? Is that you? ***PLEASE READ*** WE DO NOT RESPOND TO PETFINDER OR EMAIL INQUIRIES. Please fill out an application on our website if you are interested in adopting this dog. We will only set up a meeting with the dog once you have an approved adoption application. We actively manage our dogs on Petfinder. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please review our adoption policies and apply online at [www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt](http://www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt). Visit [www.speakfortheunspoken.com](http://www.speakfortheunspoken.com/) will give you more information about our rescue.

Name: Bandit
• Male or female: Male
• Approximate Age: 15 or 16
• Breed: chihuahua
• Weight: 7.5 pounds
• Any impairments: back hip issues
• Potty trained? No. Cold weather impairing training. Working on pee pad training and utilizing a belly band.
• Crate trained? No. I want to be with my people.
• Good with other dogs? Yes
• Good with cats? Likes to chase them but is correctable and can't run fast due to hip issues
• Good with kids? Yes if respectful.
• Commands known: Name
• Needs fenced in yard? No. Could use leash or tether to potty.
• Need another dog in the home? No mandatory
• Location: Kalamazoo, MI
• Energy level (high/med/low)? Low

Hi! I’m Bandit. I'm an old, sleepy guy who likes soft blankets, dog beds and laps. I don't do much, other than sleep and snuggle, but I do occasionally chase the cats. (The cats have no trouble outrunning me because, well, I'm old). I came from a hoarding situation and didn't get great care. I have bad te

How To Adopt

Bandit was listed as Adoptable by Speak for the Unspoken

How can I adopt Bandit?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Speak for the Unspoken. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Bandit is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Speak for the Unspoken for details on the pet.

When can I meet Bandit?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Speak for the Unspoken will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Bandit, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Speak for the Unspoken, and they'll be happy to help!

Speak for the Unspoken's Adoption Policy

Before completing our online application please read the following: Our adoption process involves multiple steps and it typically takes up to 2 weeks from the time we receive your application to the time your adoption is finalized. We reserve the right to deny any application without explanation. All of our dogs and/or puppies are in foster homes. We do not schedule “Meet and Greets” without an approved application. Our Adoption Fees start at $325 per dog, $75 per cat or kitten. We can adopt an animal ‘out of state’, but you must be willing to travel to where the pet is being fostered, and transport the animal yourself after the adoption. If you have other animals (dogs/cats) in your home, they must be up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention (dogs), and spayed/neutered. We will verify this with your veterinarian. If your animals are not up to date, your application will be denied. Please make sure to fully complete your application; leaving questions blank or not including all requested information will delay your application. Once your online application is submitted, it can take our volunteers 5 to 7 business days to process it. If we have questions about your application, we will email you. Please make sure to add our email, adopt@speakfortheunspoken.com to your email so our messages do not end up in your spam folder! Once your application is approved by the processors, it is sent to the person fostering the dog you have applied for. They will make the decision on whether the animal that you applied for is the right fit for you and your home. They may also choose to initially contact you via email or phone. If you do not respond promptly to their email or phone call, they will move on to the next applicant. Your application will be saved on file for 1 year and will be used for all dogs you would be interested in that time-frame. No need to keep filling out applications! Adoption application approval means you are approved to adopt an animal from us, it does not mean you are necessarily approved for the animal you applied for. There may be specific circumstances in your home that do not make it a good fit for one animal, but it may be a fine fit for another.

Our Mission

Speak for the Unspoken is a foster-based animal rescue with locations all over the midwest. We rescue special needs dogs and give them their best lives. Our goal is to educate the public of the dangers of merle to merle breeding in hopes of putting an end to careless breeding; but more importantly, we want to show the publ...