Melbourne

Melbourne is typical of many small breed dogs we rescue - reserved with strangers and shy initially but if given the time to blossom, really bonds with her person, is affectionate and cuddly. She will need a patient person willing to give her a few days in the home that are low pressure and allow her to warm up. She is not aggressive, just shy. <br/><br/>- 17 pounds and approximately 2 years old<br/><br/>- Possibly a Chihuahua mix<br/><br/>- Fenced yard preferred<br/><br/>- Rescued after being dumped with a group of small dogs in a rural California orchard. The whole group was trapped and rescued out of the orchard by our rescue partner before something bad happened to them.<br/><br/>- Medium to lower energy level<br/><br/>- Good with other dogs or could be fine solo. She is fairly indifferent to other dogs and more interested in bonding with humans. <br/><br/>- Good with cats. Fostered with two cats and is polite and does not bother them.<br/><br/>- Kids ages 12+ if there are kids in the home, only because she can be skittish and overwhelmed by a busy, noisier home. <br/><br/>- Doing excellent with her potty habits and no potty accidents in foster when kept on a structured routine of taking her out to potty.<br/><br/>- Comfortable in her crate. Goes in on her own to nap and sees it as a cozy, safe place. <br/><br/>- Toy enthusiast! Loves to play with her toys. <br/><br/>- Very smart girl who would benefit from someone willing to provide enrichment, chew toys, puzzle toys, and engage her.<br/><br/>- Enjoys cuddling in bed or on the couch with her person. Will roll over for belly scratches. <br/><br/>Melbourne has so much potential and has been in foster with us building her skills since January 4th. She's improved by leaps and bounds and just needs a nurturing, dog savvy person to help her continue to build confidence. <br/><br/>Spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm tested negative, and current on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. Adoption fee also includes a free wellness exam at one of our four partner veterinary clinics.<br/><br/>$400 adoption fee<br/><br/>Fostered in Milwaukie, Oregon <br/><br/>APPLY TO ADOPT MELBOURNE ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.AGAVEDOGS.ORG

Melbourne is typical of many small breed dogs we rescue - reserved with strangers and shy initially but if given the time to blossom, really bonds with her person, is affectionate and cuddly. She will need a patient person willing to give her a few days in the home that are low pressure and allow her to warm up. She is not aggressive, just shy.

- 17 pounds and approximately 2 years old

- Possibly a Chihuahua mix

- Fenced yard preferred

- Rescued after being dumped with a group of small dogs in a rural California orchard. The whole group was trapped and rescued out of the orchard by our rescue partner before something bad happened to them.

- Medium to lower energy level

- Good with other dogs or could be fine solo. She is fairly indifferent to other dogs and more interested in bonding with humans.

- Good with cats. Fostered with two cats and is polite and does not bother them.

- Kids ages 12+ if there are kids in the home, only because she can be skitti

Melbourne is typical of many small breed dogs we rescue - reserved with strangers and shy initially but if given the time to blossom, really bonds with her person, is affectionate and cuddly. She will need a patient person willing to give her a few days in the home that are low pressure and allow her to warm up. She is not aggressive, just shy.

- 17 pounds and approximately 2 years old

- Possibly a Chihuahua mix

- Fenced yard preferred

- Rescued after being dumped with a group of small dogs in a rural California orchard. The whole group was trapped and rescued out of the orchard by our rescue partner before something bad happened to them.

- Medium to lower energy level

- Good with other dogs or could be fine solo. She is fairly indifferent to other dogs and more interested in bonding with humans.

- Good with cats. Fostered with two cats and is polite and does not bother them.

- Kids ages 12+ if there are kids in the home, only because she can be skittish and overwhelmed by a busy, noisier home.

- Doing excellent with her potty habits and no potty accidents in foster when kept on a structured routine of taking her out to potty.

- Comfortable in her crate. Goes in on her own to nap and sees it as a cozy, safe place.

- Toy enthusiast! Loves to play with her toys.

- Very smart girl who would benefit from someo