Jalapeno Chihuahua & Pug Mix St. Paul, MN

Size? Small
Activity Level? Medium
Noise Level? Medium
Good with Dogs? Yes
Good with Cats? Yes
Good with Kids? Yes
Good with Strangers? I take some time to adjust to new people.
Potty Trained? Yes - some marking but I'm getting better!
Crate Trained? Yes
Shedding? Minimal

Hi, my name is Jalapeno. I am a 3 year old Pug/Chihuahua mix who loves to snuggle! I get the "zoomies" at times and love to chase my ball around the house, but most of my time is spent cuddling whoever is around. I have done well with other dogs, and I am usually good with cats but I like to chase them if they run away from me. My first foster had children and I seemed to do well with them, but I can be nervous around strangers when first introduced.

I have a big bark but once you get on my level, I realize you are a nice human :) I can get startled easily at first, but after a few days I have relaxed and rarely bark when someone comes in. I do bark a bit at strangers outside (especially if you are tall), or whine if I am in my kennel too long. I do not like my neck being touched very much, so putting on a leash can make me a bit fearful. Once it is on I have no issues! My foster family likes to put these silly diapers on me because I was recently neutered and still try to mark the house as mine sometimes.

My ideal home would be somewhere with lots of people to snuggle and play with! I am a loving dog who will help with all of your chores and find a nice spot to curl up with you on the couch. I can't wait to meet you!

Jalapeno is fixed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations for his age.

Adoption Fee: $550 + applicable tax

MEET ME/ADOPT ME: If you'd like to arrange a meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application by visiting https://www.twincitiespetrescue.org/adopt/ or clicking "adopt me! A volunteer from Twin Cities Pet Rescue will contact you within 3 business days.

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PLEASE NOTE: Twin Cities Pet Rescue will consider adoption applicants from many parts of the country. However, preference will always be given to applicants within 100 miles of the Twin Cities area, which includes parts of Wisconsin.