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Name: Tuffy

Rescue ID: 21914

Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info)

Species: Dog

Breed: Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed

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Sex: Male (neutered)

Current Size: 10.6 Pounds

Current Age: 3 Years 5 Months (best estimate)

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Kids: No

Description:

Are you the special person Tuffy needs in his life?

Introducing Tuffy! He is an exceptionally special boy who thrives in the company of other dogs and enjoys being part of a pack. Initially, he may be a bit hesitant around humans, but once he trusts you, he will shower you with love and affection. Tuffy is not only handsome but also has a delightful sense of humor! He communicates his needs (especially when it comes to food) and will happily engage in a full conversation if you respond to him.

Tuffy is full of joy when playing, whether with you or other dogs. He gets excited and zooms around the house, returning for more playtime. In the summer, he eagerly waits by the door for walks, brimming with excitement. Tuffy is incredibly intelligent, which can sometimes lead to a touch of stubbornness; however, he learns new habits quickly. He has mastered the "sit" command and is currently training on the “touch” command, which he picked up rapidly but still requires some reinforcement when feeling nervous.

Once Tuffy feels comfortable with you, he loves to snuggle on your lap, give gentle kisses, and curl up under the covers in bed (if permitted). He is very respectful and waits for an invitation before joining you on your lap or bed.

Tuffy does have a voice; he barks when someone approaches the door or when new people enter the house (Best Home Security Ever!). We are working on redirecting his attention to help him feel more at ease with newcomers. Interestingly, he tends to bark only at individuals who intimidate him, rather than those who respect his space. When he's ready to connect, Tuffy approaches you quickly and with enthusiasm.

If you have previously applied with us please email adoptionatmars@gmail.com to reactivate your application with new interest.All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption. We accept Credit cards, Debit cards as well as cash. At this time we do not accept checks.

Our Adoption fees for all animals cover required vetting: which includes, Rabies, Distemper Vaccine Series, Bordetella, Deworming, Heartworm Test as age appropriate, Spay or Neuter and Microchip and registration.
Adoption Fees are Non Negotialble. All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption.

*The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility and does not come with a pedigree. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed. Sometimes the pets appear to be a particular breed(s) in the pictures we receive from our rescue partners and when they arrive we are surprised to see an entirely different breed(s) in person! If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess. It is with deep longing that we wish there was a breed called "cute" as we believe all of our dogs would fall under this new breed classification!

Completion of an Adoption Application via our website www.midwestanimalrescue.org is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is the first step in our adoption process.

*Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption.

When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.

Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.

Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance.