Hi there, my name is Butters and I am a 4.5 pound, 5 year old male Chihuahua who is actively looking for that special place to be my forever home. I am part of the 15 dogs that Small Breed rescued from a life in a basement trapped in wire cages day in and day out. I am so excited to be free after 5 years and I am actually learning what it means to be cared for and loved!

Since I spent all of my life living in a cage house training continues to be a work in progress. The advantage is that I am male, so my foster parents use a helpful item called a belly band while I am learning to only go outside. I promise to pack a few to help me transition into my forever home. I get along well with other small dogs and I also hang out with the cats that are in my foster home. I am not sure about children, but it would probably be best if they were older since I am such a little guy and can easily be under foot.

A perfect day for me consists of hanging out on the couch with my foster fur family and of course getting to be with my foster mom is a bonus. If you prefer I will sleep on my own, but I really love the big bed. My foster mom has not been using a crate with me because I think living 5 years in a crate is enough - I kinda deserve a break. Other things like leash walking will also be a work in progress. I do however ride well in the car in my doggie carrier.

One thing my foster family loves about me is that my whole body wags when I greet them when they come home! I am just so excited I can't just wag my tail. They call it my special dance. If you are looking for a couch buddy I am definitely your guy. I just will need someone that understands I am still transitioning to life in a home as part of the family.

I am up to date on my vaccinations, heartworm negative, on monthly heartworm preventative, microchipped and had a dental. My adoption fee is $175.