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Adoption Fee: $500 plus tax

Name: Bongo

Rescue ID: 20186

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: Boston Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)

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Sex: Male (neutered)

Current Size: 10.5 Pounds

General Potential Size: Small

Current Age: 6 Years 1 Month (best estimate)

Good with Dogs: Yes

Description:

Bongo aka Bobby

No kids

Housetrained

Scared of larger dogs

Ok with small dogs but will do best as an only dog as he can get jealous of other dogs.

No shared walls he's a barker at new visitors and things outside.

Requires a fenced yard

He is sweet and loving guy and he loves to snuggle and burrow under a blanket. Would cuddle on your lap most of the day if you are sitting around reading or watching TV.

From the progress he's made so far in his foster home I do think that given time and patience he will overcome most of his fears and make a wonderful pet. You will need to take it slow, have him come to you and soon he'll be okay with you picking him up. Will be a work in progress and will take a little time to get used to your lifestyle. He is a very smart little guy and is very in tune with your body language. I would suggest some training classes for him.

Is crated at night but has decided he's not a fan of the crate as I have to put him in it and he lets me know he's not happy about it but settles in after a bit. However he would love to sleep on your bed with you.

Is learning to play fetch, needs to learn to drop the toy so you can throw it again.

Takes his dog treats so nicely

No people food, None, as a dog with his personality can get possessive when given people food.

Is not a fan of our cool weather. Usually will run outside to do his business but sometimes needs to be picked up and put outside.

When it's walk time I say let's put on your harness and he comes over and puts his paws on my knee and I put his harness on and jacket if it's cold out.

He's been going for walks but they are a bit of a challenge as he is skittish around loud things like a bus going by, mowers, etc. and don't want to get close to people we meet. He has improved with the more walks he goes on and seems to enjoy his walks.

Bongo does have a Cherry Eye that has been checked by 2 different veterinarians. It is small and does not require surgery at this time and may never require surgery. If you are interested in Bongo I have additional information from the vet on this.

All in all he's a sweet little guy and has made good progress since he's come to his foster home and with training and love he will make a great pet.

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