Bamboo

My story

Bamboo is a 1-year-old, 10lb Yorkie / Chihuahua mix with a sweet, sensitive soul. We rescued him from a small rural shelter in Texas, where he and another dog were found as strays, and terrified.. While Bamboo was initially shy upon arrival to Colorado, he seemed relieved to leave the shelter behind and quickly perked up in his foster home—especially with the comfort of another small dog to play with and learn from. From Bamboo's foster: * * * * "You haven't lived until you've snuggled with this cutie patootie!! He enjoys being at home with his humans and finds comfort in a routine. Bamboo is 10lbs of scruffiness and love and snuggles once he gets to know you! Although he is affectionate with his caregivers, he is hesitant of strangers (especially males) and will do best in a quiet home with his people. He will bond to you quickly! He really really loves other dogs! He would LOVE a home with another dog. I think that will help him feel more comfortable faster. Bamboo loves to chase balls and is doing great bringing them back… but it’s not a guarantee! His favorite game is “Touch” because he loves to earn cheese treats! He sleeps in a crate at night but loves to snuggle deep under the covers too, if you'll let him! He loves to bury himself in blankets and clothes, especially if they are fresh out of the dryer. He likes his snuffle mat and foraging and we feed him his meals in a snuffle mat. Bamboo really prefers to be with his people, and would do best with someone who works from home or is retired. He will be okay left alone for short periods, as long as he has another dog buddy. So a home with another dog is a must for him. Bamboo is learning that the world is not a scary place and will require a patient, gentle, trained person who can build his confidence at his pace. " * * * * Bamboo is a sweet dog, in need of a calm, loving home. Bamboo is looking for a patient adopter who understands that he will take a little time to feel safe with new people. Bamboo needs an ideally female-only, and strictly adult-only home. He is fearful of men, but we are open to a home with a female and a male, as long as the male understands that Bamboo will take a lot longer to warm up to him. His perfect match will be someone who works from home, has a calm and quiet household, and can offer him consistency, patience, and space to decompress. Bamboo is happiest in his own familiar environment with people he knows and trusts. Another small dog in the home is a must. Bamboo thrives with the companionship of another friendly dog. He gains confidence from their presence, enjoys playing with them, and relaxes more easily when he has a canine buddy nearby. Once Bamboo feels safe, his funny, loving personality starts to shine and he is a sweet, silly little boy! He’ll need continued training—something we require for all Farfel’s adoptions—with an adopter who is committed to helping him build confidence through structure, patience, and gentle positive reinforcement. A dog-savvy / experienced adopter is a must. Bamboo is a lovable little guy full of potential. He just needs the right person to help him feel safe and understood. If you’re the kind of person who finds joy in giving a misunderstood underdog the chance to blossom, Bamboo might be your perfect match. Bamboo is up to date on his vetting, vaccines, and neutered. Applications are currently being accepted for this adorable and sweet as can be dog who is learning about love and acceptance in his life. An adoption application can be found at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/. If interested, please fill out completely and submit. **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting Bamboo, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving dog. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Bamboo, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.