Gizmo ~ Chihuahua X (on trial 3/12/2017)

Hi, I’m Gizmo, a pocket-sized 7.5 year old Chihuahua. Although my build is tiny, my heart is huge and I will love you with all of it. I simply adore cuddles and love to sleep with you on your bed. Because there’s so little of me, I feel the cold so will need to wear my coats in winter, and love the air con in summer but not too cold please.

My carer Maria says I’m a great watch dog too, as I’ll let you know when anyone comes around with my 'Radar Ears’. I’m an inside dog. I'm house trained and can use a doggy door to let myself out when nature calls. I’ll come back inside again but do love to explore every section of your fencing, just in case there’s a tiny hole or gap that I can squeeze myself through just to look around as I’m adventurous and just can’t resist all those lovely smells calling me. I will need a very secure yard as I don’t trust myself not to go a roaming.

I'm very well behaved just call out my name and I’ll come to you wherever I am. If I’m doing something you don’t like then just say “Gizmo what are you doing?” and I’ll stop.

I am the sort of dog that will suit a retired person who is home most of the time and happy to take me on regular walks as I do enjoy doing all my ablutions on my walks. I can stay home alone for short periods while shopping etc. is done and can live with other dogs but because I’m so tiny they must be small as well and I really want to be on your lap as much as possible.

The best family for me would have no small children as I am so tiny and can be hurt easily and small children may not understand that, also someone who is home a lot. I wouldn’t mind another small dog but don’t need a rough and tumble play mate. I had a sore hip for a time due to being kicked by a horse or something and it is all better now, but I can’t take the risk of rough play with big dogs or small children.

I do get on well with other dogs when properly introduced but will growl if a big dog gets in my face (a man needs to protect himself). I’m a joy to walk and love meeting people and other dogs along the way. My favourite toy is a tiny ball. I love small tiny bears as well.

I’m not a fussy eater and don’t require a lot but do have some preferences which my carer will make a list. I like my food warmed up a little too. I’m not high maintenance but require a regular brushing as I do shed hair at change of season.
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For more information or to meet Gizmo, please send an adoption questionnaire http://www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au/adopt/adoptionquestionnaire.rtf to Sue on suemasens65@hotmail.com or contact her on 0419634957. Gizmo is in foster care in Newcastle area, NSW and is available for adoption interstate.

Gizmo’s adoption fee is $350 and he is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered.

You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au