Sweet and adorable, Gus is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix.   Trembling and struggling to move, Gus was found as a stray in March 2011 and brought to the San Diego Humane Society. 

 

As Gus was cared for in our Veterinary Medicine Department, he slowly but surely came out of his shell.  Cautious, slow-moving and quiet, yet undoubtedly resilient, Gus began developing close relationships with staff and portraying his affectionate nature.

 

He is now spending time in a foster home, receiving lots of love and tender care as he waits to be adopted.  In his foster home, Gus is thrilled to play with his toys and interact with other dogs.  He is always gentle.  Gus enjoys being in the laps of companions that he knows and trusts and is incredibly easy to love.

 

Gus will need a home with pet-parents who are committed to furthering his growth and development.  He will need a family who understands his sensitivity and shyness and communicates to him on a daily basis, that he is safe and loved.  Gus can only handle limited exercise and sometimes needs to go very slowly.  He will do best with patient pet-parents who can give him lots of love and attention.  Due to his shyness, he will do best in a home with children 12 years and older. 

 

Gus may be the perfect match for an older pet parent interested in the San Diego Humane Society’s Seniors for Seniors program.  His adoption fee is $50 and includes his neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, certificate for a free veterinary exam, and more!  If you would like to meet Gus or learn more about him, please contact our North Campus Customer Service at (760) 757-4357.

 

 

Agency:	San Diego Humane Society
Location:	San Diego, CA
Phone:	760-757-4357
Website:	http://www.sdhumane.org
Date Posted:	05/29/2011

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