CHALINO

Description

Meet Chalino – A Sweet Survivor Looking for His Forever Home Chalino has been through more than any dog should. He was found as a stray showing clear signs of neglect and abuse: underweight, suffering from skin issues caused by mange and fleas, and carrying bite wounds that required stitches. Understandably, he was extremely timid when he arrived at Contra Costa Animal Services and was facing euthanasia. Despite everything he's endured, Chalino has proven to be one of the sweetest, most loving dogs imaginable. He is approximately 2 years old Staffordshire Terrier mix and currently weighs 41 pounds. He is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. In just one week of being shown kindness, he's already made incredible progress. On his first day with us, he was so scared that he wouldn't even walk across our hardwood floors. By day four, he was happily playing with our other dog, hopping onto the couch for cuddles, and confidently navigating the stairs. Chalino is incredibly affectionate and wants nothing more than to be close to his people. If you sit down, he'll be right there beside you—usually pressed up against you for a cuddle. He follows us everywhere and seems genuinely grateful for every bit of love and attention he receives. He's playful but very submissive and has responded well to corrections from our other dogs. While he's still learning about the world, he is making progress every day. He's working on potty training, doesn't yet know his name, and can be nervous around unfamiliar things—cars, for example, are still a little scary, and he currently needs help getting inside. The good news is that Chalino is eager to learn and eager to please. He absolutely loves toys, is highly food-motivated (Cheez Whiz is his favorite), and should be very trainable with patience and consistency. He also has a moderate energy level; two 20-minute walks a day are plenty for him, and afterward he's usually content to nap by our feet. Chalino would thrive with someone willing to provide patience, structure, and continued encouragement as he builds confidence. In return, you'll get an incredibly loyal, loving companion who is ready for a second chance at the life he deserves. If you are interested in adopting or foster to adopt please contact the rescue.