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Baxter

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Small
  • Chihuahua

About Baxter

Santa Clara, CA

Breed

Chihuahua

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Baxter’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Baxter's Story

Baxter<br/>is a sweet senior boy who joined our rescue after his family of 11 years moved out of the country. At just 4.5 pounds, he is a tiny little guy with a big personality. He is adjusting to his new life and would love nothing more than to spend his golden years with a family to call his own.<br/><br/>Baxter is a bit hot and spicy and is not shy about letting you know if you are misbehaving. Since he has no teeth, his “corrections” are all gums, loud sounds, and a little slobber. It is more comedy than anything else.<br/><br/>Energy Level?<br/>Low.<br/><br/>House trained?<br/>Yes. However, we have used belly bands to discourage marking, and it is working!<br/><br/>Describe how they are on a leash?<br/>He walks nicely on a leash, but also doesn't mind a good push in a stroller<br/><br/>Describe how they are with other dogs?<br/>Baxter is great with all dogs, big and small, and even tolerated a large breed puppy. He is currently fostered with several dogs<br/><br/>Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they?<br/>Baxter is good with cats.<br/><br/>Commands they know?<br/>It's time for dinner :-)<br/><br/>What are their favorite things?<br/>He loves to explore the backyard and enjoy the sun.<br/><br/>What do they need to work on?<br/>He is slow to warm up to new people, very spicy, and will try to gum you and slobber all over you since he doesn't have any teeth to bite you with.<br/><br/>How are they when left alone? How long have they been left alone?<br/>He’s fine left alone. We leave him in a pen when he is alone. He does not potty in his pen.<br/><br/>Where do they sleep?<br/>He sleeps in his bed in a pen.<br/><br/>What is their ideal home?<br/><br/>Baxter would do best with someone who appreciates his spicy little personality. With new people or if he feels someone is fussing with him too much, he may growl or give a gummy snap warning. Remember, he has no teeth, so it is mostly sounds and slobber.<br/><br/>He would be happy in a home with or without other dogs. Baxter is a simple guy who enjoys the easy life. Give him a fluffy bed, good food, and a calm home, and he will be perfectly content.<br/><br/>The Adoption fee is $325.<br/>For adoption consideration or to meet our dogs<br/>, please complete our online adoption application at<br/><br/>www.everypetsdream.org/adopt<br/><br/>. W<br/>e will have everything we need to know to call you back and set up an appointment. Follow us: Facebook and Instagram

Baxter
is a sweet senior boy who joined our rescue after his family of 11 years moved out of the country. At just 4.5 pounds, he is a tiny little guy with a big personality. He is adjusting to his new life and would love nothing more than to spend his golden years with a family to call his own.

Baxter is a bit hot and spicy and is not shy about letting you know if you are misbehaving. Since he has no teeth, his “corrections” are all gums, loud sounds, and a little slobber. It is more comedy than anything else.

Energy Level?
Low.

House trained?
Yes. However, we have used belly bands to discourage marking, and it is working!

Describe how they are on a leash?
He walks nicely on a leash, but also doesn't mind a good push in a stroller

Describe how they are with other dogs?
Baxter is great with all dogs, big and small, and even tolerated a large breed puppy. He is currently fostered with several dogs

Have they been around cats or other animals? How were th

Baxter
is a sweet senior boy who joined our rescue after his family of 11 years moved out of the country. At just 4.5 pounds, he is a tiny little guy with a big personality. He is adjusting to his new life and would love nothing more than to spend his golden years with a family to call his own.

Baxter is a bit hot and spicy and is not shy about letting you know if you are misbehaving. Since he has no teeth, his “corrections” are all gums, loud sounds, and a little slobber. It is more comedy than anything else.

Energy Level?
Low.

House trained?
Yes. However, we have used belly bands to discourage marking, and it is working!

Describe how they are on a leash?
He walks nicely on a leash, but also doesn't mind a good push in a stroller

Describe how they are with other dogs?
Baxter is great with all dogs, big and small, and even tolerated a large breed puppy. He is currently fostered with several dogs

Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they?
Baxter is good with cats.

Commands they know?
It's time for dinner :-)

What are their favorite things?
He loves to explore the backyard and enjoy the sun.

What do they need to work on?
He is slow to warm up to new people, very spicy, and will try to gum you and slobber all over you since he doesn't have any teeth to bite you with.

How are the

How To Adopt

Baxter was listed as Adoptable by Every Pet's Dream
How can I adopt Baxter?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Every Pet's Dream. 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 Baxter 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 Every Pet's Dream for details on the pet.
When can I meet Baxter?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Every Pet's Dream will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Baxter, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Every Pet's Dream, and they'll be happy to help!
Every Pet's Dream's Adoption Policy
Steps to adopt an Every Pet's Dream animal: -First, complete adoption application. Every Pet's Dream Rescue ensures all requirements are met. If you rent, landlord written permission for adoption is required. -Next is the meet and greet! -Lastly there is a home and yard check. Adoption Application: http://www.adoptapet.com/EveryPetsDream/adoption-application/ Adoption Fee for Dog is $255.00 Adoption Fee for Cats is $155.00. Every Pet's Dream Rescue animals are in wonderful, private, foster homes learning every day skills.  All animals are seen by appointment only. Adoption events will be

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