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Jalapeno

  • Young
  • Male
  • Small

About Jalapeno

San Diego, CA

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)
Coat: Short
Apricot / Beige

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Jalapeno’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Jalapeno's Story

Meet Jalapeño <br/>2 year, 9 pounds | Chihuahua<br/><br/>Jalapeño is a tiny soul with a big personality—once he feels safe. He was almost euthanized simply for being shy, but give him a little patience and he shows just how special he is. He warms up quickly, loves to observe the world around him, and is famous for delivering the best side-eye in the game.<br/><br/>This little guy would thrive in a chihuahua-experienced home that understands the magic of letting a shy dog come to you on his own terms. He’s happiest when his boundaries are respected and he can choose when to engage. Older kids who can give him space and move at his pace would be a great fit.<br/><br/>If you’re someone who believes the best relationships are built on trust, consent, and quiet moments, Jalapeño might just be your perfect match. Give him time—and he’ll give you loyalty, personality, and that iconic side-eye for life. <br/><br/>Fostered in San Diego<br/>Apply to Adopt at Homeboundhounds.org/adopt

Meet Jalapeño
2 year, 9 pounds | Chihuahua

Jalapeño is a tiny soul with a big personality—once he feels safe. He was almost euthanized simply for being shy, but give him a little patience and he shows just how special he is. He warms up quickly, loves to observe the world around him, and is famous for delivering the best side-eye in the game.

This little guy would thrive in a chihuahua-experienced home that understands the magic of letting a shy dog come to you on his own terms. He’s happiest when his boundaries are respected and he can choose when to engage. Older kids who can give him space and move at his pace would be a great fit.

If you’re someone who believes the best relationships are built on trust, consent, and quiet moments, Jalapeño might just be your perfect match. Give him time—and he’ll give you loyalty, personality, and that iconic side-eye for life.

Fostered in San Diego
Apply to Adopt at Homeboundhounds.org/adopt

Meet Jalapeño
2 year, 9 pounds | Chihuahua

Jalapeño is a tiny soul with a big personality—once he feels safe. He was almost euthanized simply for being shy, but give him a little patience and he shows just how special he is. He warms up quickly, loves to observe the world around him, and is famous for delivering the best side-eye in the game.

This little guy would thrive in a chihuahua-experienced home that understands the magic of letting a shy dog come to you on his own terms. He’s happiest when his boundaries are respected and he can choose when to engage. Older kids who can give him space and move at his pace would be a great fit.

If you’re someone who believes the best relationships are built on trust, consent, and quiet moments, Jalapeño might just be your perfect match. Give him time—and he’ll give you loyalty, personality, and that iconic side-eye for life.

Fostered in San Diego
Apply to Adopt at Homeboundhounds.org/adopt

Jalapeno is from Homebound Hounds

[San Diego, CA]

Our Mission
In 2024, 390,000 dogs were euthanized in California, the highest number in the past five years. (Shelter Animal Counts Database, 2025) Overall, euthanasia is on the rise, which is why we established Homebound Hounds. We are a California-based dog rescue on a mission to save, foster, and find forever homes for at-risk dog...
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