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Taquito

Adult
Male
Small

Chihuahua

About Taquito

Washington DC, DC

Breed

Chihuahua

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

Personality

Affectionate, Loves, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Curious, Friendly, Couch, Funny, Playful, Athletic

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Taquito’s Compatibility

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Taquito's Story

Are you looking for a shadow? A best friend? A tiny, taco-sized assistant who believes that your feet are the best place to nap? Meet Taquito! 🌮 Taquito doesn’t just live with you; he exists with you. Taquito is a master of navigating around your ankles. As a tiny Velcro dog, he will make sure you never walk alone again! He is an adorable, spunky dog who is around 5 years old and 7 lbs. He loves to get pet, gives sneak kisses, likes to chew bones, and play with dog toys. He gets along well with dogs of all sizes and cats, but would do fine as an only pet as well. He is very quiet and the only time he barks is occasionally after he eats. He likes to give his compliments to the chef! He loves blankets and will drag them all around the house and to his dog bed to make a little nest. He likes to collect toys, blankets, and anything else he can find to add to his dog bed. He is such a character! His adoption fee is $300. If you are interested in adopting there is an application below: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PDAR/Dog His video shows his rescue and the situation he came from in Texas. He grew up with three siblings and was sadly abandoned. When his sisters went to another rescue, it took him a little time to adjust to being alone—but he’s made amazing progress. His YouTube from his rescue to first day in foster home as he was adjusting: https://youtube.com/shorts/x98M0fj2eQk?feature=share Most of our dogs are rescued from high-intake shelters in Texas or straight off the streets in South Texas where there are packs of stray dogs running loose. Your fee covers the significant costs of bringing them to safety. Your adoption fee covers: spay/neuter (if old enough), transport fees getting the dogs from Texas to our fosters homes here (that ALONE is $200-$230 per dog), core vaccines, heartworm test (If old enough), deworming, and microchip. We partner with VCA Animal Hospitals. With every adoption comes a complimentary First Exam at any participating VCA location within the first 14 days of adoption. Follow-up Care Coverage: VCA provides limited health guarantee coverage (up to $250) for specific minor illnesses (like kennel cough or ear infections) diagnosed during that initial 14-day window. We do not guarantee the breed of any of our dogs or how big they will be when they are fully grown. The breed listed is typically a guess based off of appearance or personality traits. We cannot guarantee that any dog is not mixed with pit. This is a standard part of adopting a dog from rescue. We are a non-profit rescue. Any access revenue made is used to care for animals with additional medical expenditures that would otherwise result in adoptable dogs having to be left behind and euthanized.

Are you looking for a shadow? A best friend? A tiny, taco-sized assistant who believes that your feet are the best place to nap? Meet Taquito! 🌮

Taquito doesn’t just live with you; he exists with you. Taquito is a master of navigating around your ankles. As a tiny Velcro dog, he will make sure you never walk alone again!

He is an adorable, spunky dog who is around 5 years old and 7 lbs. He loves to get pet, gives sneak kisses, likes to chew bones, and play with dog toys. He gets along well with dogs of all sizes and cats, but would do fine as an only pet as well. He is very quiet and the only time he barks is occasionally after he eats. He likes to give his compliments to the chef!

He loves blankets and will drag them all around the house and to his dog bed to make a little nest. He likes to collect toys, blankets, and anything else he can find to add to his dog bed. He is such a character!

His adoption fee is $300.

If you are interested in adopting there is an application b

How To Adopt

Taquito was listed as Adoptable by Paws Deep Animal Rescue

How can I adopt Taquito?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Paws Deep Animal Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Taquito is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Paws Deep Animal Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Taquito?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Paws Deep Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Taquito, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Paws Deep Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Paws Deep Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy

The first step to adoption, once you have identified a pet you would like to adopt, is to fill out an adoption application. You can speed up the adoption process by calling your vet ahead of time to give us permission to speak to them in regards to your current and past pets. You will be contacted to schedule an interview and a meet and greet after the adoption contract is approved.. We will need proof of age with a form of ID. Once we have gotten approval that you are allowed to have pets where you live, your adoption application is approved, the pet is altered, and adoption payment is received, only then will the animal be released. Some pets may be able to go home the day after adoption contract is approved others it could be a week. If the animal is deemed too young to be altered we will have the adopter sign a spay and neuter contract. The animal will need to be neutered when it is 6 months old and we will need proof provided to us by a licensed veterinarian. Once there is proof provided, the rescue will reimburse $100 of the adoption fee. If there is more than one qualifying approved applicant that is a match then the applicant who first inquired will get the opportunity to meet the pet and decide if they want to adopt before it goes to the next person in line. Note: Some animals will require home inspections or a fenced yard. Applying for a dog does not mean automatic approval. We reserve the right to deny applications. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_j7Qyk269a7uzMcOh1Ffx3PU9femw7Xd3t-Nj8TOfBE/edit Follow us on TikTok: @pawsdeepanimalrescue

Our Mission

The purpose of Paws Deep Animal Rescue is to: 1. To help animals who are in danger of euthanasia in overcrowded open admission shelters find homes. 2. To rehabilitate and treat injured and abused animals. 3. To help people find resources to prevent them from having to re-home their pets. 4. To educate the public how to...