TOKYO

Chihuahua | Willimantic, CT

Age : 13 Years 9 MonthsSeniorFemaleSmallTan

About

Meet TOKYO

Tokyo's role model is Iris Apfel, and since coming to TJO she has done a great job projecting the self confidence and youthful energy of the famous fashionista. Tokyo is looking for some humans who will help her to continue being her awesome self for as long as possible.OTHER PETS: Tokyo enjoys exploring and relaxing and does a good job of setting boundaries with others. She enjoys having her own space and is not looking for a new best friend but might be up for a respectful roommate. As with all our dogs, Tokyo should meet any dog they would be living with prior to adoption. [Case by Case (Must Meet First)]OWNER EXPERIENCE: Tokyo would benefit from someone who has cared for an aged dog before, however anyone with love and commitment to ensuring she receives age appropriate vet care would be a good fit. [Some Experience]KIDS: Tokyo enjoys human attention and still shows her excitement by getting bouncy from time to time. She would likely get along with any human who will respect her space when she needs alone time. As with all our dogs, Tokyo should meet any humans she would be living with prior to adoption. [10+ / Dog Savvy (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Tokyo is an older lady who still has a bit of a spring in her step but has definitely slowed down since her puppy phase. Daily walks and plenty of mental enrichment would be beneficial to her, walks should be done with care to not push her past her limit. [Couch Potato] VETERINARY CARE: Tokyo will need a good relationship with a vet to ensure that she continues to live her best life throughout her golden years. She has luxating patellas (something many small dogs are diagnosed with) and is in need of dental work. [Above Average]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Tokyo bond with her new owner and help her maintain important life skills. [Minimal] GROOMING: [Minimal]

Adoption Process
The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the adoption counselors facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU! What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion: If you own your home, please bring some item of verification (tax bill, water bill, or mortgage statement.) Please also be sure to check your homeowner’s insurance policy. Some policies restrict coverage for certain dog breeds. If you DO NOT own your place of residence, please be sure the property owner will consent to have a pet on his/her property. We will verify with landlords over the phone before sending a new companion home, so please have the appropriate name and phone number available. Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another. It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a 10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period. Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal. Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs. BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!!!! Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle! We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

Contact
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
(413) 781-1484
[email protected]
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com