Name:  Albert (Albie)
Gender:  Neutered Male
Age:  2 years
Weight:  9.5lbs (but should probably weigh about 6.5)
Dogs/cats:  Ok with mellow small dogs, large dogs unknown, cats unknown
Kids:  unknown
Energy level:  Low (but may increase as he drops weight and becomes healthier)
Apartment appropriate:  yes
Housebroken:  yes
 
Albert, or Albie for short, is an absolutely adorable little boy with a sad past.  His previous owner overfed him to the point that he was very obese, and then decided to dump him at the shelter.  A vet deduced that he had been kicked hard in the side, as he was bruised along his side, would wince when touched, and cry out when he walked.  He also has a healing puncture wound on his belly near his front leg. When CRT heard of this roly guy's plight, we knew we had to help him out.

Albie’s bruise has now healed and he no longer winces.  His puncture wound is now healed.  He has become more active at his foster home now that these boo-boos are behind him.  He knows that no one will do that to him ever again, because he is now loved and adored.  Albie is the sweetest little soul ever, exudes love and just wants someone to love him back.  If you have a backyard, he does love to play outside.
 
Albie is a very loving little man.  He is so grateful for any kindness and absolutely LOVES attention.  He went to his first adoption showing and if anyone was willing to pet one of the dogs, he hurried over to try and get in on the action.  At his foster home, he loves to cuddle with his foster mom, whether during the day while watching TV with her or helping her work on her laptop, or at night, when he cuddles so close to her to sleep.  Albie especially loves to have his head petted.

We have him on a diet now so he can lose the unhealthy fat he has had to live with for so long.  We know once the weight comes off, he'll be a much happier and more energetic guy, but right now his energy level is low.  His new family will need to continue to monitor his diet and help him lose weight to help him be healthy, breathe better, and avoid the horrible joint pain that comes with obesity. 

Albie is still learning what life is like around other dogs, but he does very well as long as the dogs don't overwhelm him.  If you want Albie to be the only dog baby in the house, we're sure he'd be happy to accommodate you!  This precious little sweetheart is looking for a new life with a new family who will love and care for him the way he deserves.  If you'd like to make Albie a part of your family, please fill out an application today!

***If you  are interested in adopting this dog, and live in the Midland-Odessa, north Texas, Wichita Falls or OKC area, and are interested in adopting this dog, please email the applicationcoordinator@chihuahua-rescue.com.  Please read about our adoption process, and then fill out an adoption application before emailing the contact person.