🌟 Meet Ernestine, or as her friends lovingly call her, Tina! This dainty little queen could easily snag an award for the Best Actress in Being Precious. 🎭 Isn’t she just the cutest? Tina was once found as a lost little soul down south, wandering around scared and unsure about kindness and love. But here’s the thing—thanks to her very first flight to us, she’s now safe and sound at the Haven! 🛫 And let me tell you, she’s been soaking up love in foster care, learning the fine art of chihuahua diplomacy amidst her tiny, friendly fur-tutors who have welcomed her into their hearts and home. Now, here’s where the magic happens. Tina is looking for a home with some wonderfully patient humans who understand that love takes time. You see, it takes our sweet girl a bit of time to trust, and while she’s still hesitant on the snuggle front, there’s a bewitching weakness for chicken jerky treats that will truly win her heart! 🍗✨ Watching her brave little self munching those treats straight from her foster mom's hand? Pure joy! With a little confidence from her human, she’ll even allow them to pick her up. Need a dinner date? Tina is ready to join you! 🍽️ As soon as her foster mom settles in for dinner, there she is—right in front, looking for her own seat at the table. Here’s the scoop: she’s not leash-trained just yet and will need a fenced-in yard. But just imagine her bouncing around, a silly happy explorer in her new kingdom! 🏰 Our girl might be sweet and yearning for attention, but she's still learning to trust! So here’s the thing—right now, she’s not quite into pets or cuddles yet. However, she absolutely lights up when someone speaks gently to her. 🌈 With love, patience, and medical care to ease any discomfort, there’s no doubt that this girl will blossom! Tina gets along famously with other small dogs—her little squad—and while we haven’t seen her with bigger ones just yet, she’s busy learning new tricks in her foster home. Progress is being made on both stairs and housetraining, but for now, potty pads are a great help! 🛁🚼 When it comes to car rides, Tina is a champ and behaves beautifully at home while her humans are away—definitely a gentle spirit who enjoys her own company. 🐶✨ She’s seeking a quiet, gentle, and patient forever family ready to earn her trust one chicken jerky treat at a time. Could that family be yours? With the energy and resilience of a true star, Tina is around 9 years young and weighs about 10 lbs of adorable charm. Fostered in Richmond, VA, you can make a difference in Tina's life! Remember, adopters must apply through the Buddy App! 💖✨ Let’s give this little queen the loving home she deserves!