Duvi

OWNER SURRENDER NOTESOwner surrender on 10/14/26. Surrendering due to moving. Have owned dog for 3 years. Owner reported that dog has no medical conditions. No behavior problems contributed to decision to surrender the dog. Favorite thing about the dog is her bx00sweet personality.bx00 Dog lived mostly inside. For dogbx00s personality, owner said dog is active, affectionate, shy. Medium energy level. Dog is afraid of fireworks, loud noises. Dog is used to living with adults. With children, owner reported dog is playful. Owner recommends dog could live with children. Around dogs, owner reported dog plays, barks excitedly, and barks/growls. Dog has never bitten and broken skin of a human or another animal. For dog reactions, owner checked isnbx00t bothered if touches food bowl when eating, isnbx00t bothered when takes away toys, isnbx00t bothered if pushes/pulls of furniture, isnbx00t bothered if getting bathed or brushed, isnbx00t bothered when disturbed while resting or sleeping, isnbx00t bothered when stranger with walks towards you and dog, barks when a stranger passes your home.

BACKGROUND: Owner surrender on 10/14/26. Given Yellow dot on intake. Noted that dog was timid. Staff were able to handle dog for all intake procedures, including vaccines.B HANDLING: SDC report they are able to leash, walk, kennel, pick up, and handle without issues. Dog may retreat when first approached and can be skittish when being approached too quickly. Warms up for treats and pets when she is given time to approach at her own pace, and allows being picked up and handled without issues. Yellow for shelter handling. Dog is co-kenneled and attends play group with other small female dogs.B

Meet Duvi, a 3-year-old, 10-pound Chihuahua mix with a sweet personality and lots of love to give!

• Sweet and Affectionate: Duvi enjoys pets and treats and warms up to people when given a little time and space.
• A Little Shy: She can be timid when meeting new people and may retreat if approached too quickly. Letting her approach at her own pace helps her feel comfortable.
• Little Companion: Duvi is used to living indoors with adults. Her previous family described her as active, affectionate, and playful with children.
• Small-Dog Socialite: She currently shares a kennel and participates in playgroups with other small female dogs. Her previous family reported that she plays with other dogs, though she can also bark or growl when excited.

Duvi is looking for a patient, loving home where she can settle in at her own pace and let her sweet personality shine. With gentle introductions and a little time to build trust, she could make a wonderful companion!