Description:

Tiny and cute, but needs a special home!

Bowser requires a quiet home, no young children, a fenced yard and another dog to help him learn how to be a family dog. A family with Chihuahua or puppy mill experience is a plus.

Bowser is coming from a rural puppy mill. He has never lived a day of his life as a normal pet in a home, with the love and attention a pet deserves. It is possible he has never even been petted in his life. He is being rescued from that terrible life, but now he needs a special forever home to help him learn what it is like to be a dog.

Because Bowser is a puppy and is coming from a rural breeder, it is likely that he will not be potty trained when he arrives. He will also need help with socialization and adjusting to life in a home environment. Fenced yards and a home with other stable dogs to show them the ropes are best for dogs coming from this type of situation.

Find out how rewarding it can be to teach this poor boy how to love and be loved.

UPDATE FROM BOWSER'S FOSTER:
Bowser has come a long way since he arrived here in my home a week ago.
He was so scared when he arrived that he would have accidents when I tried
to pick him up because of his fear. He was also having problems with his
crate training so we needed to start all over with that process. The only thing that really made little Bowser happy was the company of my resident small dogs. He was so excited to be with them that he would wag his tail so exuberantly that his whole back end would wiggle!

Since then Bowser has started to accept me into his world – he follows me everywhere and wants to be near me. He jumps up on my leg to be picked up but is still timid and a bit skittish when I bend over to get him - he cowers a bit but no longer runs the other way. Once he is in my lap he seems content but startles if I move too quickly. He is also having a blast with my pups! I do live alone and work from home so Bowser has had a quiet environment and a lot of attention and consistency - he has responded WONDERFULLY, much more quickly than I anticipated. His personality is shining through and he always manages to put a smile on my face! :)

Bowser is going to need a special forever home – an adult only home that is quiet and calm, has a small canine friend for him to learn the ropes from, and someone that will have the patience and time to work with him to overcome his fears. He is a great loving pup and will blossom into a great companion if given the time and patience he deserves.

Please feel free to fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION on our main website, www.midwestanimalrescue.org, by clicking on the Form/Applications link under Website Features.

Thank You!