I am Sammy, a male long haired Chihuahua. I am 8 years old and was an owner surrender with my housemate Joey.  I was not vetted much, but surprisingly in good health. I was just recently neutered and received a dental – so I am “good to go” my foster mom says!   Because I was neutered late in my life,  I did "mark" when I first came into foster.  My foster mom uses elly bands and since our surgery I am marking less and less. I am kennel trained and love to go in my kennel to sleep and be in my safe place.  I would do best in a home with someone around most of the time.  I like my humans and feel safe with them.  I don't mind other dogs that are nice to me.

I am shy at first but I do like cats and dogs that are my size.  I am good with respectful kids of all ages.  I listen pretty good, but I am used to a fenced yard.  I hadn’t been walked much, but my foster mom is working on that and I can now walk very well on a leash!  Right now, loud noises or busy roads do scare me, but if you are patient with me, I know I can be your best friend!

I was taken to the vet in late June because I was unable to pee or poop. After have lots of probes and scopes, it was determined that I have pancreatitis.  I am on a special diet of food and I have a follow up appointment on July 8.  Since I left the vet, I am doing good - eating, playing, pooping, etc.

If you would like to meet me, please fill out a non-binding application at our website http://purrfectmatch.rescuegroups.org/

Thanks for choosing to adopt!