Hope

Meet Hope — the gentle little blossom waiting to bloom<br/><br/>Hope is a 2‑year‑old, 9‑lb Chihuahua–Terrier mix with a tender heart and a soft spirit. She can be shy when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, her true personality peeks out — and it’s pure sweetness. When she trusts you, she’ll quietly trot over for affection, gentle pets, and cozy lap time.<br/><br/>Why she’s special<br/><br/>A sensitive soul<br/>who bonds deeply once she feels secure<br/><br/>A quiet companion<br/>who loves being near her person<br/><br/>A playful girl<br/>who lights up when she’s comfortable<br/><br/>A great match for a home with another dog<br/>who can help her confidence grow<br/><br/>Daily life with Hope<br/><br/>Enjoys calm environments<br/>where she can warm up at her own pace<br/><br/>Seeks out gentle affection<br/>once she trusts you<br/><br/>Loves to play<br/>when she feels safe and relaxed<br/><br/>Benefits from a confident canine buddy<br/>who can show her the ropes<br/><br/>Her ideal home<br/><br/>Patient adopters<br/>who understand shy dogs<br/><br/>A second friendly dog<br/>to help her blossom<br/><br/>A quieter household<br/>without too much chaos<br/><br/>People who celebrate small victories<br/>as she gains confidence<br/><br/>Grateful Dogs Rescue incurs substantial veterinary and other expenses in rescuing our dogs. In order to recoup some of these costs, we request a tax-deductible donation for each adoption. The suggested donation for HOPE is $300.<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting HOPE, please complete our online adoption application at<br/>https://www.gratefuldogsrescue.org/adoption-process/<br/><br/>. One of our volunteers will get back to you. Adoptions are local, confined to the SF Bay Area.<br/><br/>See our other available dogs at<br/>https://www.gratefuldogsrescue.org/available-dogs/

Meet Hope — the gentle little blossom waiting to bloom

Hope is a 2‑year‑old, 9‑lb Chihuahua–Terrier mix with a tender heart and a soft spirit. She can be shy when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, her true personality peeks out — and it’s pure sweetness. When she trusts you, she’ll quietly trot over for affection, gentle pets, and cozy lap time.

Why she’s special

A sensitive soul
who bonds deeply once she feels secure

A quiet companion
who loves being near her person

A playful girl
who lights up when she’s comfortable

A great match for a home with another dog
who can help her confidence grow

Daily life with Hope

Enjoys calm environments
where she can warm up at her own pace

Seeks out gentle affection
once she trusts you

Loves to play
when she feels safe and relaxed

Benefits from a confident canine buddy
who can show her the ropes

Her ideal home

Patient adopte

Meet Hope — the gentle little blossom waiting to bloom

Hope is a 2‑year‑old, 9‑lb Chihuahua–Terrier mix with a tender heart and a soft spirit. She can be shy when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, her true personality peeks out — and it’s pure sweetness. When she trusts you, she’ll quietly trot over for affection, gentle pets, and cozy lap time.

Why she’s special

A sensitive soul
who bonds deeply once she feels secure

A quiet companion
who loves being near her person

A playful girl
who lights up when she’s comfortable

A great match for a home with another dog
who can help her confidence grow

Daily life with Hope

Enjoys calm environments
where she can warm up at her own pace

Seeks out gentle affection
once she trusts you

Loves to play
when she feels safe and relaxed

Benefits from a confident canine buddy
who can show her the ropes

Her ideal home

Patient adopters
who understand shy dogs

A second friendly dog
to help her blossom

A quieter household
without too much chaos

People who celebrate small victories
as she gains confidence

Grateful Dogs Rescue incurs substantial veterinary and other expenses in rescuing our dogs. In order to recoup some of these costs, we request a tax-deductible donation for ea