Hi… I’m Axl. I am about 7 years old Chihuahua, weighing 9 lbs with a big personality. Yes… I know what you’re thinking. “Wow, that’s a very cute… slightly round… little nugget.” I prefer the term extra lovable. I’m neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and healthy, but the thing I want most isn’t found in a medical chart. It’s found in a family… a lap… a warm voice… a safe place to rest my head. I am from Southern California and coming to live with my foster family in Ridgefield, WA by the middle of April and can travel to Vancouver, BC if there is a potential adopter for me. My adoption fee is $700USD Adoption Application Link: https://forms.gle/rh4RkabUr7fYkRDV9 (If not clickable, copy & paste into your browser) Here is my story: I may have a little bonus fluff right now, but hey—more of me to love, right? And don’t worry, I’ve got the energy to work it off. I LOVE to move. To run. To sniff every single thing like it holds the secrets of the universe. The world is just so interesting… I can’t help myself. One minute I’m zooming around like a tiny explorer… and the next? I’m curled up in your lap, snoring like I just ran a marathon. That’s kind of my thing— full speed… then full cuddle. I don’t like being far from my people. Actually… I don’t like it at all. If you move, I move. If you sit, I sit. If you go somewhere… I’m already on my way with you. They call me a Velcro dog, but I just think… why would I be anywhere else? Oh—and I should warn you… I talk. Not barking all the time… just little sounds. Tiny conversations. Whines, grumbles, dramatic opinions about life. Sometimes during play, I sound like I’m fighting for my life— but I promise, it’s all part of the show. I’m a performer. And when I get a little too excited? Well… that’s when I get picked up and put in “air jail.” Don’t worry—I don’t mind. It just means someone’s paying attention to me… and honestly, I love that. Car rides? Oh, I’m READY. Let’s go anywhere. Everywhere. As long as I’m with you, I’m happy. But if I’m being real for a moment… All the running, the sniffing, the silly noises— that’s just the fun part of me. What I really want… is someone to stay close to. Someone who laughs at my little quirks… who doesn’t mind a shadow that follows them everywhere… who has a lap that’s always open when I’m ready to crash. I may be small… but I bring a lot of life, a lot of love, and a whole lot of personality. So if you’re looking for a tiny best friend who will keep you entertained, keep you company, and never let you feel alone… I’m right here. Your little nugget. Your shadow. Your Axl