Chichi is a 7 yr outdated feminine Shih Tzu cross Chihuahua. She was surrendered to Underdog throughout the pandemic when her adopter went right into a care residence and her household have been unable to undertake Chichi themselves.
Earlier than her being surrendered, Chichi lived a quiet life with an older woman and was very comfortable. Sadly, she has had a troubled few months and is now on the lookout for one other residence.
Chichi is small, cute and wonderful, however she wants an understanding, skilled adopter who may give her the time to adapt and house to take pleasure in herself on her phrases.
This will probably be Chichi’s fifth adoptive residence, and subsequently it’s paramount that it’s the proper setting for her. When she feels secure and has bonded together with her handler, Chichi is loving, affectionate and likes to interact.
Chichi enjoys a fuss, she jumps up for consideration, and he or she likes to nap beside you. Chichi is a really, very laidback canine and he or she’s not focused on lengthy walks or adventures.
Chichi’s happiest indoors, pottering about within the backyard, or napping, and he or she would favor a house with few comings and goings in order to not overstimulate her. Chichi isn’t all the time comfy round strangers and would favor her circle to be comparatively small.
Chichi has been behaviourally assessed (evaluation is out there to learn on request) and the observations the behaviourist got here away with have been that: Chichi might be troublesome to learn.
We predict this has been exacerbated by her shifting residence so many instances lately and has brought on her to really feel unsettled and pissed off.
Chichi solicits consideration however would seem tense when stroked. She would then nonetheless paw and bark the behaviourist for extra.
We consider that she seeks human consideration, however is conflicted about it on the similar time, so needs to be with an skilled adopter who might be attentive to indicators when she has had sufficient. Chichi is usually good with girls however can have difficulties with males.
Evidently she is worse with tall males, or these carrying darkish clothes. Chichi has demonstrated that she will be able to address males when launched slowly however she prefers the corporate of girls.
That is probably resulting from restricted publicity or interactions with males all through her life (we do know she was previously owned by two single girls in houses one and two). Chichi prefers to be left alone to snooze than taken out and about and has virtually no want to exit for a stroll aside from to the bathroom.
Chichi shouldn’t be appropriate for somebody on the lookout for a sociable canine to take to espresso outlets and eating places. Chichi is obese, possible resulting from her disinterest in walks. She’s additionally not a large foodie and refuses pet food, so eats human-grade meat, rice and veggies.
Chichi may be very sensible although and the behaviourist feels she could be extremely trainable for somebody focused on doing casual trick coaching and play at residence together with her. This might assist together with her bond together with her new adopters, occupy her thoughts, and assist her lose some weight.
Chichi’s perfect residence could be the place she was the one pet. She has been capable of combine with different canines after being launched progressively and has grow to be good mates with a 10-month-old cockapoo, however doesn’t search out canine companionship.
As soon as built-in she is going to fortunately share her house and play with them, however doesn’t must stay alongside one other resident canine. Chichi’s sensitivity and conflicted emotions in the direction of human contact imply that we’re on the lookout for a house with none youngsters.
Chichi has not lived with cats earlier than and we’re selecting to not introduce them into her life as she’s had sufficient to take care of at this level. Chichi is on the lookout for a relaxed, laid-back family with relaxed, understanding adopters who stay a quiet life.
Chichi would profit from entry to a safe, direct backyard, and as talked about, some casual coaching could be enjoyable for Chichi to place her thoughts to. With a assured, skilled handler, Chichi will probably be an amazing companion.
Her subsequent residence must be her ultimate residence, so please, should you suppose you possibly can supply this candy little soul the steadiness she is desperately in search of, get in contact. Chichi is presently primarily based in Devon and has a clear invoice of well being. She is able to discover her perpetually residence as quickly as potential.
