Pet Name

Mack

Gender

Male

Animal Type

Dog

Where did you get this pet?

Saving Paws

I have owned this pet for

More than 2 years

Breed

chihuahua-terrier

Age

6 Years

Spayed or Neutered

Yes

Current on Rabies

Yes

Current on Distemper

Yes

I have lived with children:

Yes

I have lived successfully with kids aged:

9-12 years old, 13-15 years old, 16-17 years old

Do you think your pet would be happy in a home with children?

Don’t Know

If yes, what ages of children would your pet be most comfortable with?

6-8 years old

I am good with dogs

No

I am good with cats

Yes

Things pet likes:

small tennis balls, being with his people, walks, zoomies in the yard

Things pet doesn’t like:

strangers
unfamiliar situations

Positive qualities pet has:

smart, house trained, cuddly, playful, good with cats, crate trained

Reason for rehoming pet

We are looking to rehome our sweet 6-year-old Chihuahua-Terrier mix, Mack. He is neutered and up-to-date on rabies and distemper. We adopted him when our household had three children; now only one is at home. He also lives with two cat brothers—one of whom enjoys chasing him (and Mack happily plays along, thinking he’s one of them!).
Mack loves tiny tennis balls, especially chewing the fuzz off, and will roll on his back with his paws up to play. He’s a smart, house-trained dog who enjoys snuggling and being close to his people. He does best with very durable (“gorilla” tough) toys, as he tends to shred anything less sturdy. He currently lives in a fully fenced yard where he enjoys his zoomies, and after a day of play or a walk, he settles in and sleeps quietly in his crate.
Mack does have anxiety, especially in new situations or around unfamiliar people. When nervous, he may bark for extended periods and shake. Due to fear-based reactions, he has bitten on four occasions, including once at the veterinarian. Under veterinary guidance, he has been on anti-anxiety medication for over a year, though we have not seen significant improvement.
Because of his anxiety, we believe Mack would do best in a calm, stable home with minimal new people or changes—ideally with an experienced dog owner who understands fearful or reactive dogs. With the right environment, we truly believe he can be happier and more at ease.
With upcoming changes in our family, we feel it’s in Mack’s best interest to find a home better suited to his needs.
If you have a quiet, understanding home and are interested in learning more about Mack, please reach out.