Critter Details

Meet Milo — a 7 month old, 6 lb Chihuahua mix with a heart as soft as his sweet little personality! Quick Facts: Name: Milo Breed: Chihuahua Mix Age: 7 months old Weight: 6 lbs. House-Trained: Working on it! Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes (can be a little “barky” at first) Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Yes – likes calmer kids at his level Energy Level: High (Playful yet cuddly) Fence Required: Not required but preferred About Milo’s Breed: Our best guess is that Milo is a Chihuahua mixed breed. Chihuahuas are tiny, spirited dogs known for their big personalities and deep devotion to their people. They’re alert, expressive, and often form strong bonds with their favorite humans, loving nothing more than to snuggle close and feel secure. Despite their small size, they’re confident, playful, and full of charm. Their ideal home is calm, gentle, and attentive — a place where they can warm up at their own pace and stay close to their people once they feel safe. Chihuahuas thrive with families who understand their sensitive nature, enjoy cuddles, and can provide consistent routines, soft handling, and plenty of love. What to Love about Milo: He may sound tough when he barks, but this Milo is all love, kisses, and snuggles! Milo adores being close to his person, happily curling up in your lap or settling into bed as the calmest, coziest companion. Give him a squeaky toy and he’ll happily chew away, or let him loose in the house or yard and he’ll zoom around with all his puppy energy. Milo is wonderfully adaptable and can settle into just about any situation! He loves people, enjoys kids who come down to his level for gentle snuggles, and does well on his daily leash walks. With other dogs, he may bark at first, but once he warms up he’s all about play. He’s also fine with cats and will happily play with them if they’re interested. Like any young pup, he’s working on his potty training and is already crate trained, making him well on his way to being the perfect little companion! Milo’s Magnificent Highlights: • 7 month old, 6 lb Chihuahua mix with a soft, snuggly personality • Sounds tough when he barks, but he’s all kisses, cuddles, and love • Total lap dog who becomes calm and cozy the moment he’s held • Playful puppy energy — loves zooming around, squeaky toys, and lots of walks • Great on a leash and enjoys daily neighborhood adventures • Loves all people and enjoys kids who get down to his level for snuggles • Barks at new dogs at first but quickly warms up and wants to play • Cat friendly and happy to play if they’re interested • Working on potty training and already If you’re looking for a snuggly, playful, affectionate pup who wants nothing more than to be by your side, Milo is ready to be your tiny best friend! Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!