Esme

Last Updated:  July 28th, 2026

Date of Arrival:  July 10, 2026

Age:  Approx 3

Breed:  Chihuahua Pinscher mix

Size:  8.5lbs

Gender:  Female

Adoption Status:  Not yet ready for adoption

Personality:  Esme is new to rescue and we are getting to know her. So far she loves being outside in the yard and is very sweet but very scared. At the moment she is spending quite a lot of time hiding as she decompresses and learns the world can be a fun and loving place. She will need more time to decompress to let her true personality shine through but she is starting to learn that humans are a great source for cuddles!

House training/Pee Pad Training:  Esme is working hard on her housetraining.

Walks/Leash Training:  Esme is brand new to leashes and walks and they make her a bit nervous but we're going to get there slowly one paw at a time!

Children:  TBD

Dogs, Cats and Other Friends:  She has been good with the other dogs she has met so far.

Best Home Environment:  Esme will need a home that allows her the time, space and love needed to come out of her shell and learn what the good life is all about. She will absolutely need a fully fenced yard. She has also decided that she will be sleeping up on the bed with her humans who help her feel safe and loved so she will need people who want this too.

Preference may be given to a home with a securely fenced yard.

A note about secure fencing - While each dog is different in the level of security needed, we require the fence be of a height that the dog could not jump over (some of our dogs can easily scale a 5 foot fence), no gaps in fencing, gate is secure, and the bottom of the fence is also free from gaps or areas where a dog could dig out from underneath.

A note about being a flight risk - Flight risk can be the result of many things, including fear, lack of "street-wise" skills, or incredible curiosity for the sights, smells, and sounds on the other side of the fence. Any of these reasons could lead to the dog attempting to break free of their leash or seek out gaps so they can move past the fence.

We strongly encourage adopters to enrol in a basic obedience course with the dog they adopt. Participating in an obedience course can help build trust between human and dog, help the dog gain confidence and social interaction skills, and build strong recall skills, in addition to the on and off leash skills that basic obedience training can provide.

Health:  She is waiting her spay and is otherwise healthy aside from the typical wonky knees (luxaing patella) these little ones often have.

History:  Esme is an owner relinquish

Adoption Fee:  0-12 months - $600 || 1-8 years - $500 || 9+ years - $400

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Please download the adoption application and follow instructions to apply for a dog in care.

Please note:

• We do not review or process any applications until a dog is available for adoption.

• Due to the high volume of interest in our dogs, we regretfully cannot provide personalized responses to applicants at this time.

• We do not maintain any adoptions waitlists.

Thank you for understanding.