Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Vija #1 finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 48 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails). Vija | 2-Year-Old Chihuahua | Shy Girl Learning to Shine Vija is a 2-year-old, 11-pound brown Chihuahua who is on a beautiful journey from timid wallflower to affectionate companion. When she first arrived in foster care, she was extremely shy—so much so that she would cower in her crate and run away when approached. But with time, patience, and the confidence she gained from the other dogs in her foster home, Vija has truly started to blossom. She now welcomes gentle pets, allows herself to be held, and will even paw at you for attention before rolling over to ask for her favorite thing: belly rubs. She’s a sweet, soft-natured girl who just needed a little time to feel safe, and watching her come out of her shell has been incredibly rewarding. Vija has a medium energy level and absolutely loves to play, especially when she’s chasing and zipping around the yard with other dogs. She gets along wonderfully with both dogs and cats and takes a lot of comfort from her canine companions, so a home with another friendly, confident dog is essential for her continued growth. While she enjoys outdoor time, leashes are currently very scary for her, and attempts at walks can overwhelm her. Because of this, Vija will need a home with a securely fenced yard and a patient adopter willing to work slowly and gently on leash training at her pace. She is making progress with house training—after initially relying on pee pads, she now goes outside but still has occasional indoor accidents as she continues to learn. Despite her timid start, Vija is an easygoing, loving pup who does well when left home alone with other dogs and settles nicely after playtime. She hasn’t met children yet, but due to her sensitive nature, she would likely do best in a calm home with older, respectful kids or adults. She is motivated by both food and affection and responds well to structure and gentle guidance. Vija’s ideal home with a yard for her to play in and a confident dog friend to show her the ropes. With a little patience and a lot of love, Vija will reward her person with unwavering sweetness and the quiet joy of watching a once-shy pup truly come into her own. If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives! A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you. The adoption fee for this pet is $400. Our adoption fee covers the following: Spay/neuter Microchip DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption. Please fill out an adoption application by clicking here. Please give us 48 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email dogs@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can't accept calls.PLEASE NOTE: The breed listed is the information we've received from the shelter. Shelters usually guess at the breed, so there is no guarantee, as we don't DNA test our foster pets. Here is some interesting info on breed identification: https://arrcolorado.org/category/puppy-dog-tips/ Our adoption process is: 1. Fill out our Adoption Application online. We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet. 2. If the pet looks like a great match, we'll schedule a meet and greet and ask you to fill out our online Adoption Agreement if you'd like to proceed with adopting. Once you've completed the Adoption Agreement and pay the pet's Adoption Fee, you can arrange to pick up your new furry family member!