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Chico

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Small

About Chico

Seattle, WA

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Chico’s Compatibility

    This pet has good 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.

Adoption Fee

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Chico's Story

Meet Chico!<br/><br/>I’m Chico, and if you have a ball... we’re already friends.<br/><br/>Fetch? Absolutely!<br/>A quick game of soccer with a tiny dog ball? Count me in.<br/>Just want to roll a ball across the floor? I’m right there.<br/><br/>Anything involving balls gets my full attention! Luckily, I’m under 12 pounds, so I don’t need a big yard to be happy. I’m perfectly content playing on the living room floor.<br/>After playtime, my favorite place to be is in your lap. I’m a cuddly little guy who loves being close to my person. I can be a bit possessive of my favorite human or special treasures, but my foster mom is actively working with me on this. I also have support from Saving Great Animals’ wonderful trainer, so I’m making great progress with guidance and consistency.<br/><br/>Most of the day, I’m calm and relaxed. While my foster mom works from home, I’m happy lounging in my dog bed and chewing on a Lumabone. I’m potty trained, quiet during meetings, and learning good manners like sitting for treats and waiting patiently—though sometimes my excitement gets the best of me, and I jump impressively high to try to get that treat first!<br/>I currently live with a resident cat and big dog foster siblings, and I’m warming up nicely to the cat. I’ve started greeting her with a wagging tail, even though she still makes me a little nervous. In the meantime, she’s helping teach me proper feline respect.<br/><br/>I’d make an excellent movie‑night buddy or travel companion—just expect me to be in your lap for pretty much any activity. If you’re looking for a small, playful, affectionate dog who’s happy both playing and relaxing, I might be your perfect match.<br/><br/>Chico at a Glance<br/><br/>Energy Level: Mostly calm with playful bursts<br/>Favorite Things: Balls of all kinds, lap time, Lumabones, and squeak toys.<br/>Best Home: Apartment or house—no yard required. Willing to potty on a leash.<br/>Training: Potty and crate trained; some crying from separation during the day. Sleeps quietly all night in a crate. learning sit and polite treat manners while gaining confidence and working towards secure attachment.<br/>Work‑From‑Home Friendly: Quiet during meetings, naps happily nearby<br/>Personality: Affectionate, cuddly, people‑focused<br/>Behavior Notes: Can be possessive of favorite people or treasures; working on this with foster and trainer support<br/>Cat Compatibility: Living with a cat and making steady progress<br/>Ideal Companion For: Movie nights, travel, and anyone who enjoys a dog in their lap.<br/><br/>Chico is not a good candidate to live with small children. Kids over 10 are ok.<br/><br/>Chico is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. His adoption fee is $450<br/><br/>We cover the medical to prepare the pet for adoption and the adopt donations go directly to cover those costs and range from $295-$495. Thank you for stepping up to save a life!<br/><br/>To expedite to meet with this dog, please go to our site at www.savinggreatanimals.org and fill out an application. We look at the first applications to arrive, so we hope to hear from you soon!

Meet Chico!

I’m Chico, and if you have a ball... we’re already friends.

Fetch? Absolutely!
A quick game of soccer with a tiny dog ball? Count me in.
Just want to roll a ball across the floor? I’m right there.

Anything involving balls gets my full attention! Luckily, I’m under 12 pounds, so I don’t need a big yard to be happy. I’m perfectly content playing on the living room floor.
After playtime, my favorite place to be is in your lap. I’m a cuddly little guy who loves being close to my person. I can be a bit possessive of my favorite human or special treasures, but my foster mom is actively working with me on this. I also have support from Saving Great Animals’ wonderful trainer, so I’m making great progress with guidance and consistency.

Most of the day, I’m calm and relaxed. While my foster mom works from home, I’m happy lounging in my dog bed and chewing on a Lumabone. I’m potty trained, quiet during meetings, and learning good manners like sitting for treats and waiting pa

Meet Chico!

I’m Chico, and if you have a ball... we’re already friends.

Fetch? Absolutely!
A quick game of soccer with a tiny dog ball? Count me in.
Just want to roll a ball across the floor? I’m right there.

Anything involving balls gets my full attention! Luckily, I’m under 12 pounds, so I don’t need a big yard to be happy. I’m perfectly content playing on the living room floor.
After playtime, my favorite place to be is in your lap. I’m a cuddly little guy who loves being close to my person. I can be a bit possessive of my favorite human or special treasures, but my foster mom is actively working with me on this. I also have support from Saving Great Animals’ wonderful trainer, so I’m making great progress with guidance and consistency.

Most of the day, I’m calm and relaxed. While my foster mom works from home, I’m happy lounging in my dog bed and chewing on a Lumabone. I’m potty trained, quiet during meetings, and learning good manners like sitting for treats and waiting patiently—though sometimes my excitement gets the best of me, and I jump impressively high to try to get that treat first!
I currently live with a resident cat and big dog foster siblings, and I’m warming up nicely to the cat. I’ve started greeting her with a wagging tail, even though she still makes me a little nervous. In the meantime, she’s helping teach me proper feline respect.

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How To Adopt

Chico was listed as Adoptable by Saving Great Animals WA
How can I adopt Chico?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Saving Great Animals WA. 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 Chico 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 Saving Great Animals WA for details on the pet.
When can I meet Chico?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Saving Great Animals WA will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Chico, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Saving Great Animals WA, and they'll be happy to help!
Saving Great Animals WA's Adoption Policy
If you are interested in adopting one of our available dogs, you can visit our website savinggreatanimals.org and submit an application. We will then connect you with the dog's foster family for a meet and greet.  Saving Great Animals offers a two week trial adoptions for all dogs, to make sure they are indeed a good match for you. During the trial adoption we are here to support you with advice and training.  Saving Great Animals is a match-making service and not a shelter. We do not have a public facility for you to visit as all of our animals are placed in foster homes. This is a better environment for the animal and also allows us to learn more about their behaviors before they are adopted.  If you are interested in meeting an adoptable pet, please submit an application for that animal via our website and we will then connect you with the foster family for a meet and greet.

Chico is from Saving Great Animals WA

[Seattle, WA]

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