Adopted June 2017.
Ruby
Colour: fawn
Age: 2 yo dob 02 28 2015
Weight: 10.1 lbs
Location: Barrie Ontario

Cookie
Colour: black
Age: 2 yo dob 02 28 2015
Weight: 4.7lbs
Location: Barrie Ontario

Adoption donation: $600 for the bonded pair
Please note that these 2 girls must be adopted together. We will not separate them.
Introducing the dynamic duo of Cookie & Ruby!
These two sweethearts truly are the best of friends. They rely on each other for comfort and company 24/7 and are very much a bonded pair. Where one goes, the other is steps behind, making them a twosome of cuteness wherever they go. They are happy and well-adjusted dogs that seem to do well with change, whether it is meeting new people, new dogs/cats or a new environment. They take everything in stride and any uncertainty they do have, they move past quickly and are relaxed and looking for belly rubs in no time.
About: They each have their own unique personality that has come out in the foster home over the short time they have been there. Like most Chihuahua’s, they both love to snuggle under the blankets and will sleep the day away in the warmth of the sun.
Cookie: This little gal is the leader of her pack. She might only be 4.7 lbs. but she is confident and takes the lead on any new adventure. She has a voice when new people arrive but is easily quieted with simply saying her name. When you meet Cookie, you can’t help but smile, she is the happiest little dog that will melt your heart very quickly when she jumps up and lays next you for a belly rub or gives you kisses as she cuddles in.
Ruby: She prefers to let Cookie take the lead in new situations but when it comes to snuggling, Ruby is an experience professional. Incredibly gentle and loving, this gal makes anyone she meets love her. Ruby isn’t big on barking, so far anyways but she does talk and make grunting noise when she wants attention and when the other dogs in the foster home get excited.
Training: The girls are doing well with their housetraining, with only a couple of accidents since they arrived. The foster family has them on a routine with their dogs and that seems to be working great. Ruby wasn’t a big fan of walking on the grass when she arrived but she is getting much better. Cookie marches out and does her business like a pro. They will use puppy pads as well but the foster family is having success training them to go outside that they haven’t had to use any pads after the first day. They eat well and are food motivated, especially for treats so that is great news for training. They are currently learning basic commands and so far, doing well. They are crate trained and enjoy sleeping in one together.
The girls don’t seem to be interested in playing. Whether it be together, with other dogs or even with toys. They simply show in interest at all. This might change as they settle in more to their new environment but for now they simply watch from the sidelines with no interest in joining. They do however enjoy walks, they get excited when they hear the leashes come out and join in with the foster family dogs with anticipation of going and both walk very well.
The foster family adores these two and knows that whoever the lucky family is to adopt them, will be overjoyed with the love and companionship these two will bring to their lives.
You can see more photos of the dynamic duo here.
If you would like to adopt these sweet sisters, please fill out an adoption application for them.
You can also purchase a sweater and/or blanket for Cookie and/or Ruby, or any of our other foster dogs.
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Hello: Can you tell me if these little girls are good with children, other dogs & cats? We are a retired couple & have experience with chihuahuas. Our precious little Fifi, who we adopted 10 years ago from the SPCA, died in April. We are devastated. We would like to adopt again. Please let me know whatever information you have about these little girls. Thanks, June Quinn (junequinn@rogers.com)
We are sorry to hear of Fifi’s passing, it is always a difficult time. Cookie and Ruby’s foster family doesn’t have children, but they state they will be taking them this week to the pet store and other places to see how they do. The girls are apparently very easy going with meeting new adults, dogs and cats so they should be fine with kids, but we’ll know more soon. Watch for profile updates to learn more!
We recently lost our Chihuahua cross at 12 1/2 and are missing her very. We would like to bring a new little one into our lives. Are you taking applications on Cookie and Ruby?
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your furbaby, it’s never easy. Yes, Cookie and Ruby are available for adoption and you’re welcome to complete an online adoption application for them here.
Hello,
I’m just curious how these two would accept another chihuahua? My husband and I have a 6 month old male and are looking for a companion for him. We currently live with another couple who own a Collie and our wee man is very attached to her, however we are all going our separate ways in July and we are worried about how he will react to being the only dog in the house. I keep coming across bonded pairs in my search and the question keeps coming up: if we were to adopt a bonded pair would they welcome a third or is it best to adopt a single chihuahua?
Thank you!
Amanda
That is a very difficult question to answer because all dogs are truly different. One never knows how a single dog will be with a bonded pair and vice versa – there is no set rule on this. As you read on their profile, they do seem to be laid back ladies who do well in changing and new environments. They are also being fostered with other dogs, which bodes well for them going to a home with other pets.