Rafferty Chihuahua Mix Kalamazoo, MI

Breed Guess: Chihuahua mix
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Neutered Male
Weight: 12 pounds
Children: No due to fearfulness
Cats: Passed/good
Dogs: Meet and Greet required
Housebroken: Yes, but will need reminders I new home
Adoption fee: $325.00
Other: Prefer an owner who has previous experience working with fearful dogs

Rafferty is an old soul who is still learning about the good things in life. He likes to take things slow and on his terms, but once he is comfortable his personality shines through. He is currently in a foster home learning what it’s like to be loved. Since being in a foster home, he has started to play with toys and is more adventurous. Rafferty is slow to warm up to new people and requires multiple meet and greets with any potential adopters. Food and patience are the way to his heart and once he is comfortable with you, he likes belly rubs/cuddles and going for walks. Rafferty does well in a crate when his foster family isn’t home and at night. He is eager to learn and is learning the commands sit and lay down. Rafferty currently lives with two other dogs in his foster home and gets along well with them, but he still requires a meet and greets with any new doggie friends. Rafferty has displayed fear reactive behaviors around new people; due to this we would prefer that any potential adopter have experience working with fearful dogs. If you are interested in adopting this little guy, please fill out an application today!

The Animal Rescue Project (www.animalrescueproject.org) is committed to the best possible veterinary care for the pets it rescues and it is looking for adopters who will be similarly committed.

Adoptions are NOT first come, first served! We seek to choose the best fit for the approved adopter and pet.

All dogs and puppies are given a general check-up when they enter our program. They receive medication to remove any intestinal parasites (worms), fleas, and ticks they may have. Dogs greater than six months of age are checked for heartworm. If heartworm positive, the Animal Rescue Project treats the disease. Dogs and pups receive all age-appropriate vaccinations for distemper, and dogs greater than four months of age are also vaccinated for rabies, in compliance with State of Michigan laws. All dogs are also microchipped.

Most dogs and older puppies are spayed or neutered before adoption. In the case of puppies not old enough to be safely sterilized, a $50 deposit is required at the time of adoption and is refunded to the adopter with proof of sterilization.

The Animal Rescue Project requires every adopter to establish an active relationship with a veterinarian no later than 10 days after adoption. Adopters will receive a plan for routine veterinary care at the time of adoption and are expected to work with their vet to complete the plan.