Uber-sweet male chihuahua mix, age 5, needs good home!

[Flaxbee]

I'll cross-post this in both pets and local state forums.

My neighbor is having to move for work reasons, and can't take her dog with her. His name is Doobie, he is the SWEETEST little guy, all black with a white dot on his chest.
My neighbor thinks he's a chihuahua/jack russell mix, but no one really knows. He has a chihuahua face, though, and weighs under 10 lbs.

I can't take him because I already have 7 cats, several of whom can't cope with dogs and I'm just overwhelmed enough with cat poop and cat hair and cat personalities, not to mention work and moving soon, as it is.

Doobie's easygoing, very well mannered and obedient, housetrained, neutered, and just a love. I would LOVE to take him, but I just don't see how I could manage it.

He lives with two cats right now, and is very cat friendly.

Please, if you know anyone who might love a small dog, or could add him to their family, let me know. I don't have a photo right now (neighbor isn't very tech-savvy) but will try to get one if someone expresses interest. Or I'll take a photo myself.

I currently live in western NC, and think he could very easily be 'delivered' in South Carolina, Georgia, throughout NC, Tennessee, and Virginia, though I'm sure arrangements could be made for his transport to a loving home anywhere in the country.

[flvegan]

1. Find a Chihuahua rescue, maybe

They can probably help place him.

Where is she going that she can't take him with her?

[Flaxbee]

3. just to an apt. complex that takes cats (she has 2) but not

dogs, even tiny ones.

She's had it rough, work-wise, for quite a while and just found a job with benefits, so she's feeling bad about leaving (it was her boyfriend's dog) but can't not take the job for survival reasons...

[xchrom]

2. i'm in cali and am now in the time to consider

a new dog.

but maybe that's too far.

[Flaxbee]

4. I'd work with you if you were interested....

do some sort of dog-relay, if possible? I'm from SoCal originally, and have a sister who is a vet who probably knows of good animal transport services.

[xchrom]

7. i'm a very good dog parent and at some point

this little guy would have a big brother.

[Flaxbee]

8. I just found out the first owner (ex boyfriend)

will be next door on Saturday and I'll know much more then.

I'll PM you once I've talked to him & after you've had some time to think about it. Doobie is a wonderful dog, I'd recommend him to anyone.

On edit: I've also seen Doobie interact with other dogs and he's absolutely fine. Just a neat little dog. Can you tell I love him?

[xchrom]

9. well - i have no trouble loving any dog.

i look forward to hearing more.

[Flaxbee]

10. I love dogs, too... just happen to have been inundated

with cats this decade! ;-)

OK, will write you this weekend. Thank you for your interest!

[Pithlet]

5. My mom runs a Chihuahua discussion board.

A few of the members are involved in Chihuahua rescue. PM me if you'd like me to forward the info to post at that board.

[Flaxbee]

6. thank you!

just sent a PM....

:yourock:

[Flaxbee]

11. a picture of Doobie!

Two more photos at: http://www.tomthecat.com/do/do.html

Also on the page are pictures of three of my seven kitties: Tom, Ivan and Marilyn