Meet Sage — a 3‑year‑old, 5‑lb Chihuahua/Terrier mix with the softest heart and the sweetest little soul! Quick Facts: Name: Sage Breed: Chihuahua/Terrier Mix Age: 3 years old Weight: 5 lbs. House-Trained: Almost there! Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Yes (he would be best in a home with older, respectful kids because of his tiny/fragile size) Energy Level: Low Fence Required: No About Sage’s Breed: Our best guess is that Sage is a Chihuahua/Terrier mixed breed. Chihuahua/Terrier mixes are known for being affectionate, expressive, and full of personality in a tiny package. They often blend the Chihuahua’s love of closeness with the Terrier’s curiosity and charm, making them loyal little companions who enjoy being near their people. These mixes can be sensitive and a bit shy at first, but with gentle handling and patience, they open up into incredibly loving, devoted pets. Their ideal home is one that offers calm, consistency, and lots of companionship. Because they tend to bond closely, they thrive with someone who’s home often and can give them the reassurance and affection they crave. A quieter environment, older respectful children, and friendly pets who won’t overwhelm them help them feel safe and confident. With the right match, Chihuahua/Terrier mixes become sweet, snuggly, and wonderfully loyal little family members. What to Love about Sage: Sage loves nothing more than snuggling into your side, rubbing his head against your arm for affection, and giving gentle kisses once he knows you’re his person. Outside, he enjoys rolling in the grass and taking in the world at his own calm pace. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and has been great with the cat in his foster home, though he hasn’t shown much interest in playing with his dog friends just yet. Sage is almost fully potty trained, does well in a crate, and can be crated when you leave the house. He’s great with all people and does well with kids, but because he’s so tiny, he’d be happiest in a home with older, respectful children. He’s very low‑energy, loves to cuddle, and happily embraces his role as a little “baby” who just wants to be held and loved. He’s working on leash training so he can enjoy neighborhood walks soon! With his adorable face, gentle nature, and easygoing personality, Sage is truly an all‑around wonderful pup. He can’t wait to find his perfect forever family — could that be you? Sage’s Sensational Highlights: 3‑year‑old, 5 lb Chihuahua/Terrier mix with a soft, affectionate personality Loves to snuggle into your side and rub his head on your arm for attention Gives sweet kisses once he knows you and feels safe Enjoys rolling in the grass and relaxing outdoors Gets along great with dogs and has been wonderful with the foster home’s cat Almost fully potty trained and does well in a crate when you leave the house Very low‑energy and happiest being held, cuddled, and treated like a little “baby” Good with kids but best with older, respectful children due to his tiny size Working on leash training so he can enjoy neighborhood walks soon Sweet, easygoing, and gentle — an all‑around wonderful little companion ready for his forever home Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!