Hugo

Description

Hugo is a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix who weighs about 14 pounds, and once this little guy gets comfortable, his personality REALLY comes out. Give him a few days to settle in and you'll get to see the real Hugo — and he's a riot! This boy loves to play! He's comical, silly and has a knack for making you laugh without even trying. Once he's comfortable, he's quite the little clown and isn't shy about showing off his goofy side. He's also affectionate and loves attention, so there's plenty of sweetness mixed in with all that silliness. Hugo does great with other dogs and really enjoys having canine friends around. Being part of a multi-dog household would be just fine with him. He's also doing very well with housebreaking! Now, Hugo does have a couple of little quirks that we want his future family to know about. He's a bit fearful of children and teenagers. We think he'd be happiest in an adult home where he can relax and feel secure. A home with older children who are VERY patient, gentle and willing to give him the time and space he needs could also work. Hugo just isn't the kind of dog who wants everyone rushing up to love on him before he's ready. And cats? Well, Hugo thinks cats are GREAT fun to chase! We haven't seen anything to suggest he wants to hurt them, but he definitely thinks they should participate in his games, whether they've agreed to or not. For that reason, a home without cats would probably be easiest, unless the cats are very dog-savvy and his family is prepared to carefully manage introductions. Hugo had a rough beginning, and we think some of his fears come from not having the best experiences early in life. But once he trusts you, he's such a funny, loving little dog. He doesn't need a perfect family. He just needs one that understands he might take a little longer to feel safe, and that the goofy, affectionate little clown underneath is absolutely worth waiting for. ❤️ Please note: All dogs are rescues so we often do not know the actual breeds but use an educated guess to tell you what they most look like. Unless otherwise stated all dogs and puppies have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, 4DX tested (if age appropriate), put on heartworm/flea/tick prevention, age appropriately vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked and flown from Puerto Rico. For more information on adopting please email madrescueofwny@aol.com and fill out our online application at https://form.jotform.us/70927213338153