chico

Meet Chico! I’m Chico, and if you have a ball… we’re already friends. Fetch? Absolutely! A quick game of soccer with a tiny dog ball? Count me in. Just want to roll a ball across the floor? I’m right there. Anything involving balls gets my full attention! Luckily, I’m under 12 pounds, so I don’t need a big yard to be happy. I’m perfectly content playing on the living room floor. After playtime, my favorite place to be is in your lap. I’m a cuddly little guy who loves being close to my person. I can be a bit possessive of my favorite human or special treasures, but my foster mom is actively working with me on this. I also have support from Saving Great Animals’ wonderful trainer, so I’m making great progress with guidance and consistency. Most of the day, I’m calm and relaxed. While my foster mom works from home, I’m happy lounging in my dog bed and chewing on a Lumabone. I’m potty trained, quiet during meetings, and learning good manners like sitting for treats and waiting patiently—though sometimes my excitement gets the best of me, and I jump impressively high to try to get that treat first! I currently live with a resident cat and big dog foster siblings, and I’m warming up nicely to the cat. I’ve started greeting her with a wagging tail, even though she still makes me a little nervous. In the meantime, she’s helping teach me proper feline respect. I’d make an excellent movie‑night buddy or travel companion—just expect me to be in your lap for pretty much any activity. If you’re looking for a small, playful, affectionate dog who’s happy both playing and relaxing, I might be your perfect match.  Chico at a Glance  Energy Level: Mostly calm with playful bursts Favorite Things: Balls of all kinds, lap time, Lumabones, and squeak toys. Best Home: Apartment or house—no yard required. Willing to potty on a leash.  Training: Potty and crate trained; some crying from separation during the day. Sleeps quietly all night in a crate. learning sit and polite treat manners while gaining confidence and working towards secure attachment. Work‑From‑Home Friendly: Quiet during meetings, naps happily nearby Personality: Affectionate, cuddly, people‑focused Behavior Notes: Can be possessive of favorite people or treasures; working on this with foster and trainer support Cat Compatibility: Living with a cat and making steady progress Ideal Companion For: Movie nights, travel, and anyone who enjoys a dog in their lap. Chico is not a good candidate to live with small children. Kids over 10 are ok. Chico is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. His adoption fee is $450 We cover the medical to prepare the pet for adoption and the adopt donations go directly to cover those costs and range from $295-$495.  Thank you for stepping up to save a life! To expedite to meet with this dog, please go to our site at www.savinggreatanimals.org and fill out an application. We look at the first applications to arrive, so we hope to hear from you soon! April 16, 2026, 9:04 pm