Sir Nicholas Flufflebeans of the Land of Naps Chihuahua Mix Denver, CO

Name: Sir Nicholas Flufflebeans of the Land of Naps
Breed: Chihuahua Mix
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 4 years
Weight: 12.5 lbs

Needs Experienced Adopter - Cute, Confused Pup who Wants to Believe in Love

Good with dogs? Nicholas adores the small dogs in the home and now loves his large foster canine brother.

Good with cats? Yes! He’s been very sweet with the cats in his foster home.

Good with kids? Not at this time. Nicholas has not quite grasped that humans—especially the small, fast, squeaky ones—are friendly. Right now, he’s still convinced that children might be oversized squirrels in disguise.

Energy level: Medium. Nicholas loves a good play session with his stuffed animals and enjoys bouncing around when he’s feeling safe. After some fun, he’ll happily curl up and relax.

Behavioral Needs: Nicholas had a rough start to life. He came from a severe hoarding situation where he had little to no positive contact with people. Because of that, he’s deeply unsure about humans and still navigating the idea that not all people are something to fear. He’s currently at the “I’m not running away, but I’m definitely not running toward you” stage of healing.
He’s learning, little by little, what safety feels like. A calm, confident dog sibling or multiple dog siblings may help him continue making progress. What Nicholas needs is a deeply special human who is:
Patient
Quiet(ish)
Gentle in both voice and spirit
Willing to go at a pace slower than dial-up internet
Emotionally prepared for the moment when he finally asks for pets—and your heart completely explodes.

Animal Characteristics: Nicholas is a tiny survivor with a huge heart hidden beneath layers of fear. Every day he’s learning that he can exhale a little more. He’s quirky, cautious, and quietly brilliant in the way only shy dogs can be. If you’ve ever earned the trust of a scared dog, you know: it’s not just love—it’s something deeper, something sacred. If you haven’t yet—Nicholas is waiting to be your weird little challenge.

He’ll need decompression time, a calm home, lots of treats, and space to just be. But when he finally decides you’re safe? It’ll feel like you just won the emotional dog lotto.


Apply today and start the adventure of convincing one nervous potato the world isn’t so scary after all.

Please learn more about the adoption process and fill out an application at www.pawsco.org/adopt/adoption-process. You can also contact my friends at PawsCo at adopt@pawscoadoptions.org if you have questions. I look forward to meeting you!