Peanut

MEET PEANUT — AND YES, HE’S A LITTLE NUTS. <br/><br/>Peanut is a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix who would like to make one thing very clear:<br/><br/>He is NOT impressed with you. <br/><br/>At first, Peanut can be... well... spicy. He may lunge, charge at random people, and make you wonder if you've accidentally walked into the wrong neighborhood. And honestly, we can't blame him for having opinions. He’s a Chihuahua. <br/><br/>BUT...<br/><br/>Give this little guy about 3 days, some patience, and a good old-fashioned baby-talking voice, and suddenly you’ll meet a completely different Peanut. <br/><br/>Once he decides you're his person, he becomes playful, silly, affectionate, and incredibly sweet. He just needs time to decide that you're okay.<br/><br/> Peanut's résumé:<br/> 7-year-old Chihuahua mix<br/> Spicy with strangers<br/> Slightly unhinged (affectionately)<br/> Responds surprisingly well to baby talk<br/> Super playful once comfortable<br/> Very sweet once he trusts you<br/> Needs someone willing to give him time to warm up<br/><br/>Peanut isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea.<br/><br/>But maybe that's okay.<br/><br/>He's looking for his person—someone who understands that underneath all the barking, lunging, and Chihuahua theatrics is a little dog who just needs someone to be patient with him. <br/><br/>If you're willing to give Peanut a few days to decide you're not terrible, he might just decide you're his favorite human. <br/><br/>Come meet this little nutcase at Watauga Animal Services!

MEET PEANUT — AND YES, HE’S A LITTLE NUTS.

Peanut is a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix who would like to make one thing very clear:

He is NOT impressed with you.

At first, Peanut can be... well... spicy. He may lunge, charge at random people, and make you wonder if you've accidentally walked into the wrong neighborhood. And honestly, we can't blame him for having opinions. He’s a Chihuahua.

BUT...

Give this little guy about 3 days, some patience, and a good old-fashioned baby-talking voice, and suddenly you’ll meet a completely different Peanut.

Once he decides you're his person, he becomes playful, silly, affectionate, and incredibly sweet. He just needs time to decide that you're okay.

Peanut's résumé:
7-year-old Chihuahua mix
Spicy with strangers
Slightly unhinged (affectionately)
Responds surprisingly well to baby talk
Super playful once comfortable
Very sweet once he trusts you
Needs someone willing to give him time to warm

MEET PEANUT — AND YES, HE’S A LITTLE NUTS.

Peanut is a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix who would like to make one thing very clear:

He is NOT impressed with you.

At first, Peanut can be... well... spicy. He may lunge, charge at random people, and make you wonder if you've accidentally walked into the wrong neighborhood. And honestly, we can't blame him for having opinions. He’s a Chihuahua.

BUT...

Give this little guy about 3 days, some patience, and a good old-fashioned baby-talking voice, and suddenly you’ll meet a completely different Peanut.

Once he decides you're his person, he becomes playful, silly, affectionate, and incredibly sweet. He just needs time to decide that you're okay.

Peanut's résumé:
7-year-old Chihuahua mix
Spicy with strangers
Slightly unhinged (affectionately)
Responds surprisingly well to baby talk
Super playful once comfortable
Very sweet once he trusts you
Needs someone willing to give him time to warm up

Peanut isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea.

But maybe that's okay.

He's looking for his person—someone who understands that underneath all the barking, lunging, and Chihuahua theatrics is a little dog who just needs someone to be patient with him.

If you're willing to give Peanut a few days to decide you're not terrible, he might just decide you're his f