Meet Chiquita Banana, Churro, and Salem – three pups that are looking for their forever homes. Chiquita is a Maltese/Yorkie, Churro is a Yorkie as well, and they come from Wise Animal Rescue. Salem is a Hound mix that was rescued by Liberty Humane Society. All three dogs are 10-years-old, known to be well-behaved, and currently in foster homes. Read on to learn more about these pups and how to adopt them from Wise Animal Rescue or Liberty Humane Society.
Chiquita Banana
Name: Chiquita Banana
Breed: Maltese/Yorkie
Weight: 8 pounds
Age: 10
Ideal Home: Chiquita would do well in a home with or without other pets and one where someone is home often to spoil and love her.
Kids: 10+
Dogs: Yes, she is currently living with other dogs in her foster home.
Cats: Yes, Chiquita is also living with a cat in her foster home.
Crate-Trained: Yes
House Trained: Has had occasional accidents while adjusting to her foster home but is mostly house trained.
Other training: Chiquita does not know any commands but is very well-behaved otherwise.
Leash Manners: She walks well on a leash and enjoys walks.
Personality: Chiquita is very friendly and super sweet. She loves to go on car rides and wander in the backyard for sniffs and sunshine. She also enjoys playing with toys, getting all the pets she can, and being the perfect little lap dog.
Why she/he was brought to the rescue: Chiquita was surrendered by her family to a local, municipal shelter before being rescued by WISE.
For adoption information on Chiquita Banana, click here.
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Churro
Name: Churro
Breed: Yorkie
Weight: Less than 10 pounds
Age: 10
Ideal Home: Churro would do great in most homes. He is lower energy and is looking for a home with lots of places available to take naps and cuddle in.
Kids: 10+
Dogs: Yes, he is currently living with another dog in his foster home.
Cats: Unknown
Crate-Trained: Churro is not being crate-trained as he is the perfect gentleman when left alone in the house.
House Trained: Churro has occasional accidents while adjusting to his foster home, but is mostly house trained.
Other training: Knows sit, no, and is very well-behaved.
Leash Manners: Churro enjoys short walks and walks well on a leash. As soon as he gets outside, he knows it’s time to go to the bathroom.
Personality: Churro is a happy little guy that is very easygoing and as sweet as his name suggests. He enjoys cuddles, being wrapped in a puppy blanket burrito, and getting lots of attention from his foster parents. He is tolerant of all handling and is very loving.
Why she/he was brought to the rescue: Churro was found as a stray and brought to a local, municipal shelter before being rescued by WISE.
For adoption information on Churro, click here.
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Salem
Name: Salem
Breed: Hound Mix
Weight: About 37 pounds
Age: 10
Ideal Home: A family who will love to play fetch with her, take her for nice walks, and love her unconditionally.
Kids: 7+
Dogs: Could probably work out with a calm dog only.
Cats: No
Crate-Trained: Yes
House Trained: Salem is a senior, so she has accidents in her foster home.
Other training: Knows fetch, sit
Leash Manners: Pulls slightly and walks loosely sometimes.
Personality: Salem is a spunky old gal who loves fetch and enjoys being pet.
Why she/he was brought to the rescue: Salem was found tied to a stop sign and was extremely thin.
For adoption information on Salem, click here.