sir pistachio longshanks

Introducing Sir Pistachio Longshanks! Chio to his friends, which seems to include just about everyone he meets.

Chio is an eight-year-old Chihuahua mix who weighs just under eight pounds. He has a little miniature Shiba Inu look about him and some impressively long legs. We felt a name with a title was only appropriate.

He’s an affectionate little lap dog who enjoys being held, but doesn’t insist on it. There’s a whole world to investigate, after all. Getting a good photograph of him is a challenge because he’s so excited to see what’s going on around him. Chio has things to look at. Your photo shoot will have to wait.

He seems comfortable in a crate and does okay on a leash. He has been quiet so far and seems to get along with other dogs, although dogs who come on too strong can frighten him. He hasn’t been cat tested. We think older, respectful children should be fine.

Chio came to us with Titan after being confiscated by animal control. We don’t know the circumstances, and our focus is on his future happiness rather than a past we can’t explain. The boys don’t appear to be bonded, but they can certainly be adopted together.

The vet’s office isn’t his favorite place. He seems worried about what might happen, so patience and gentle handling help. Outside of those understandably suspicious appointments, he seems delighted to meet new people.

A little lap time, a little exploring, and someone to love him. That sounds like a pretty good next chapter for Sir Pistachio Longshanks.

Please apply here:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DBSR/Dog

The minimum adoption donation amount is $275

All dogs are fixed, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm checked, and on flea/tick and heartworm preventatives.

We are located in Bloomington, IL. We do not ship; you would need to travel to pick up your babies if you live out of state.

Your current pets must be up-to-date on core vaccines, spayed/neutered, and on heartworm prevention year-round. You must be at least 21 years old.

Please have your veterinarian’s information and two non-family references ready. You can help speed up the process by emailing veterinary records and having your references email us at Deebysrescue@gmail.com.