Meet Nico!

Introducing Nico, a beautiful 6-year-old chihuahua mix who is looking for a loving forever family.

Nico was one of over 100 chihuahuas rescued from a severe hoarding situation in Central Texas. Despite this awful start to his life, Nico has emerged to become a calm and happy dog with who adores human attention.

His foster family find his little mannerisms to be adorable! Most of their dogs 'paw' at them for more pets, but Nico takes their hands (very gently) into his mouth and pulls them towards him for pets!

He absolutely wants to always be the centre of his humans’ attention. Total attention hog! He has the sweetest personality and always wants to be close to his humans.

While Nico is great with humans, he is a little more selective with his dog friends. He doesn’t like to have to compete for attention. He does great with his dog siblings at his foster’s home, and even loves wrestling with one sibling. But he is dog selective so any applicants with a dog would be encouraged to do a dog meet and greet. We think that he’d be happy as an only dog too, since he just loves human attention so much.

Nico is almost fully potty trained. He has previously slept in a pen and did just fine! He weighs around 10 lbs. We do think that he needs a fenced yard. He can also be a 'door dasher' so gates or extra protection by doors is recommended. His foster family is confident that he will do great with kids and adults.

Given his history, it makes sense that Nico can be a little shy in new environments, but he warms up quickly! Apply today to meet this wonderful little guy!

Nico is being fostered in Austin, TX and is adoptable throughout Texas and Northeastern states.

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