Smooch has an adoption pending
He is a snuggle bug looking for a cozy lap, lots of love and a stable, patient household.
He was originally a stray when he came to CCRT. Since being in foster care, it has been noted that he can be reactive in certain situations and he has bitten in the past. With proper management and redirection, however, he has not escalated to biting in his current foster home. Due to his potential for biting, an adult only home will be required, in addition to someone who feels confident in managing his reactivity in certain situations with positive based training and redirection. He can be reactive on leash which is improving with redirection, and he takes a little time to feel comfortable around new people, but as soon as he is, he is a snuggle bug!
He loves his walks and time outside, and requires a good amount of exercise (would make a good companion for someone who loves the outdoors/hiking etc). He even is a great rollerblading buddy. He does most of his business outside, and will sometimes use the pee pad inside. He does mark in the house on occasion, but this is improving greatly.
He does bark and outside noises, so would not be suitable for apartment/condo living (in combination with his reactivity on leash making it difficult to navigate hallways or elevators).
As mentioned previously he is a snuggle bug. He loves his attention and can be needy at times. He is not a fan of being left alone for long periods. For this reason, Smooth needs a home where he wouldn’t be left alone for more than four hours at a time (including post-covid when people are going back to work).
He would do well either as an only dog and soak up all the attention from his human(s), or he would also do well with a doggy buddy to keep him company and play with (would not recommend a smaller dog than him to be his buddy as he can play pretty rough). In his foster home he enjoys playing with a dog similar in size and will take cues on when to stop when told by other dog. He can be a little bit jealous of other dogs that are needy in his foster home, and he is learning that it is not OK to bully him. If he were in a multi dog household he would do best with other dogs that aren’t going to take the attention away from him.
He travels well in the car in his booster seat and is excited for new adventures.
He has a high prey drive and would likely not do well with cats, as he would love to chase them.
If you have a single-family home, love the outdoors and are a confident owner willing to work on reactivity in a positive manner, you might be the home for Smooch. We will not be placing Smooch in a home with children, cats or a primary caregiver who is out of the house for more than four hours at a time.
If Smooch sounds like the guy for you, please fill out an adoption application. You can purchase a sweater and/or blanket for him, or any of our other fosters dogs.
Please consider becoming a CCRT Sponsorship Angel for any of our fosters by making a cash donation towards their care.
Vital Stats
Age: approximately 3 years old.
Weight: 9 lbs
Location : Mississauga Ontario
Adoption donation: $400
He would be a perfect fit with my Golden retreiver.
I was wondering if you could tell me what area Smooch was found in? There was a very similar looking dog from my location that kept escaping from his home.
Smooch is from Ontario.
Hello I am interested in this Chihuahua if you can give me some information I’m in Montreal and I wanted to know if he’s OK in apartments
Smooch’s foster mom says while he would do well in an apartment, he loves to be outside and exercise. It would be important for his new home to factor this into their daily routine and make sure he gets out frequently and for some serious exercise and walks.
I have never adopted from you before I just fell in love with this gorgeous boy. I have a toy poodle she is 14 and still very active but she lost her 17 year old sister 2 years ago and she still misses her. I would love the chance to be a mum to one of your little guys. Marlene Webber.
Foothill Ontario
Please let me know when Smooch is ready to be adopted. I would love the chance to give him a loving home 🙂 hes adorable..he would be perfect for me 🙂
Thank you
Hi there, just keep an eye on Smooch’s profile to learn when he will be ready for adoption!
I did golden rescue! So I did have home visit in the past! Already submitted my
Application please please consider me!
Is this little guy still available for adoption?
He is, however, we are not processing any adoption applications at this time, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Smooch looks delightful! We have just applied to be fosters and would also be ready to adopt. Let me know when smooch would be available? And when covid makes it possible.
Smooch’s profile will be updated when he’s ready for adoption!
Please let us know when smooch is ready for adoption, I would love him to be a part of our family.
Just keep an eye on his profile and we’ll update it when he’s ready!
I would love to meet smooch when he is ready please keep me posted
We will update his profile when he’s ready for adoption!
Hi there, I already filled out an application for ccrt. I’m interested imn adopting this little cuties, Smooch.
Please check out my application.
I hope I’m considered for a chance to adopt him.
Hi. I lost Tinker, my jack russel in 2012. I. January of 2014 I had a massive heart attack. My condition was due to a rare form of “arterial tear”. Basically from heart break. I was convinced that I needed a dog back in my life. And ultimately it was the best thing but when I first brought my first chihuahua home I felt guilty. So much so that I felt I couldn’t keep him. I gave him back. As soon as I did that I was heart broken and regretted my decision. I left a message with the family that I got him from. They had no intention of giving him back to me and rightfully so. When the owner played my message he heard my voice and cried. Next day she brought him back. My love is endless for any animals and being able to love another wee one would be great. For all of us.
Smooth is adorable! My family recently lost our 18 year old chihuahua, named Patch, in November 2019. My parents are both retired and are ready to give Smooth all the love and affection possible. Smooth would be a wonderful addition to our family.
Keep an eye on Smooch’s profile and we’ll update it when he’s ready for adoption!
How long does it take to adopt a dog
That all depends! Once we receive your adoption application, it is reviewed by a Regional Coordinator. If it meets the criteria required for the dog you’re interested in, you will be contacted for an initial screening. If that goes well, we will conduct your reference checks. Assuming those are positive, we will then conduct a home visit to ensure you have a safe and loving home. If everything continues to go well, a meet and greet will be arranged so you can meet the foster dog. If everyone gets along, the contract paperwork is processed shortly afterwards and arrangements are made for you to pick up the foster dog and bring them home. The timing on all this depends on our volunteer resource and the applicant’s availability, so generally 1 to 4 weeks. However, please note at this time, we are not conducting any meet and greets or home visits due to the pandemic.
I’d love to know when smooch is available. My family has a little 4-year-old Havanese looking for a best friend. He’s a super active, lovable dog but he gets bored sometimes and we can’t help but think he’d be much happier with a friend. Let us know! My daughter’s birthday is May first and she is in love with smooch!!
Just keep an eye on his profile for updates!
Hello we are very interested.
Alot of people are!
He seems like such a perfect little guy. I hope he finds a good home as I am not a previous adopter so I am ineligible to get this little sweetheart.
Hi there, would you consider doing virtual home visits for those who are not prior adopters but are interested in adopting (Smooch, or any dog on your site)?
We considered it, but decided it wasn’t right for CCRT. Virtual home visits may not give a true reflection of the environment and definitely will not give a feel of the home. We prefer to conduct personal, feet on the ground home visits and look forward to resuming this once the pandemic is over.
He seems like such a great and perfect guy. I am very interested. Is he ready for adoption?
He is, but as you no doubt read on his profile, we are not processing applications at this time.
Oh Goodness! There are so many people wanting to adopt Smooch I probably don’t stand a chance. I am on my own and need a calm, laid back furry friend. Smooch will be the best loved dog in the world with me. I believe Smooch needs me as much as I need him.