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About Henry
Henry is a tiny dog with a big heart. He arrived in foster care with little experience of the outside world, but has blossomed into an affectionate and inquisitive boy. He takes a minute to warm up to new people and, in typical chihuahua fashion, can be protective of his humans. However, once he begins to trust, he becomes the most loving little dog. Henry loves love!
Henry is a small guy and is partial to a snack but he is bit plump and does need to watch he he eats, he's also snorts and snuffles like no other! He could be easily mistaken for a pug, so light sleepers need not apply.
MY IDEAL HOME: He would prefer a calm, adult household where he can have a stable routine and be near his humans as much as possible. He wants to know where you are at all times and will follow you around the house like a little shadow. As is typical of his breed, Henry's teeth were not in a good state when he arrived in care and he has had multiple extractions. He therefore needs a household dedicated to maintaining his dental health.
MY ENERGY LEVEL: Scared of the outside world at first, Henry has come a long way and now enjoys a leisurely stroll and sniff in the park (especially during the less busy times of the day). He has also shown interest in playing with other similar sized dogs. He is a homebody at heart though, and is perfectly happy to snooze the day away at home with his people.
MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: While he has made progress in foster care, Henry is easily startled by loud noises and sudden movements, and is not suited to households with children.
MY SUITABILITY TO CATS AND DOGS: Henry gets along well with other dogs, big and small. He currently lives with an older female Boxer without any issue. He could therefore suit a household with another calm dog. He has not been tested with cats.
Medical notes
Henry has recently undergone major dental work, however it is important to note that he is prone to dental disease and his new family will need to be committed to ongoing dental care and yearly cleans. We ask that potential adopters make sure they can afford this type of care before applying.
Adoption details
We ask all people looking to adopt to fill in our adoption enquiry form.
For Cats: https://form.jotform.co/92940837256870
For Dogs: https://form.jotform.co/80677377750872
Please use these links rather than the 'Enquire' button on the pet's PetRescue profile to streamline your enquiry.
Our foster carer will contact you when we receive your application to arrange a time for you to meet with their foster pet.
We want your adoption through Maggie's to be a good experience so we will occasionally suggest a different cat or dog that may suit your situation better and the needs of the individual pet.
All our pets leave for their new homes on a two week trial. At the end of the trial, we will transfer the microchip into your name and provide you with the pets vet certificates. Once you receive the Certificate of Identification from council, your adoption will be complete.
Please consider, that a Maggie's Pet is a pet for Life, before adopting.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.