My story

　　Chungus, now named Carlos by his foster family, came to us as an owner surrender. He had been with his family since he was about 8 weeks old but they said they no longer had the time to appropriately care for him.

　　Carlos was scared and confused when he came to us, understandably so. He is currently in a foster home with many other dogs of all sizes. He at first wanted to be left alone, but now will snuggle and sleep with the other dogs, and loves to snuggle with his foster parents as well.

　　Carlos will be turning 5 on November 28. He is a healthy dog to our best knowledge. We had him in for a dental cleaning procedure last week so he has some fresh pearly whites!

　　. He was taught to use potty pads and he uses those very well. We were told he is a chiweenie (chihuahua and dachshund mix). He is about 14lbs.

　　This is what his foster family says about him:

　　“Carlos Santana is ready to retire! He came to us super shy and timid. It took a few days and then he started to open up! He told our dogs to give him space at first, but now doesn’t mind them walking and even laying near him. He’s even played with our puppy!

　　He LOVES to sit between my legs and even better if you have a blanket to cover him! He gives the sweetest little kisses on your hands and loves to be pet, especially right by his tail- he goes crazy! He also loves to play with plush toys - I’ve had to hide my slippers that have fur on them because he kept stealing them, sometimes right off my feet!

　　He has been too nervous to go outside with our dogs, however he does use pee pads very well.

　　Carlos has been a very good foster and with a little patience to allow him to adjust, will make an amazing dog for a lucky family!”

　　An approved adoption application is required. The $250 adoption fee (payable by cash or check only) includes spay/neuter; microchip; dental teeth cleaning (if needed prior to adoption); vaccinations; heartworm and tick disease testing; fecal w/ giardia testing, monthly heartworm and flea and tick prevention . Our adoption application may be found by going to: ; then click on the link to the adoption application. Dogs for adoption may be seen by appointment only following an approved application. Proof of completion of an obedience class is required for all dogs following adoption. Please note: while we welcome out of state applications, we do not ship our animals and require adopters to come to Holland to finalize any adoption.December 8, 2023, 12:59 pm

　　If you have any questions or would like to adopt Carlos, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.