Adopt Violet, a Senior Chihuahua in Durban

Meet Violet, a petite 9-year-old Chihuahua looking for a loving new home in Musgrave, Durban. This cheerful little girl weighs approximately 3 kg and is described as loving, loyal and a little shy at first. Once she feels comfortable, she warms up beautifully and enjoys attention and affection.

Violet is looking for a stable, attentive home where she can feel secure and enjoy plenty of companionship.

Violet’s Quick Facts

• Name: Violet
• Breed: Chihuahua
• Age: 9 years old
• Gender: Female
• Weight: Approximately 3 kg
• Location: Musgrave, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Compatibility & Important Details

• Children: She takes a little time to be petted, but soon settles.
• Dogs: Violet would be better suited as the only dog in her new home. On walks, she may occasionally bark at other dogs but soon settles.
• Cats: She is fine with cats and does not attack them. Violet enjoys being near them, although some cats may prefer more space.
• Microchipped: No.
• Walks on a lead: Yes, very well with a harness. She is keen to go out and enjoys her walks.
• Pool: She is used to a pool.
• Barking: She barks when someone she does not know comes onto the property and may occasionally bark at other dogs during walks, but she soon settles.
• Exercise: She does not need extensive exercise; a short walk a few times a week would make her very happy.
• Preferred home: A quieter household where her family is happy to let her stay close and give her plenty of love, attention and companionship.
• Vet card: Yes.
• Sterilised: No.
• House-trained: Yes.

About Violet

Violet is a cheerful and affectionate companion who forms strong bonds with the people she loves. She can be reserved when first meeting someone and may take a little time to accept affection, but she soon settles when approached kindly.

She is house-trained, is not known to be an escape artist and walks very well in a harness. Violet is keen to go out and would enjoy a short walk a few times a week. She may occasionally bark at other dogs during walks, but she soon settles.

Violet’s Ideal Home

Violet would thrive in a quieter household with pet parents who are happy to let her stay close and give her plenty of love, attention and companionship. Once she feels secure, she is calm and happy.

Violet would be better suited as the only dog in her new home. She is fine with cats and enjoys being near them, although resident cats should be comfortable sharing their space. With children, she takes a little time to be petted but soon settles.

Health

Violet is described as healthy. She was born with a heart murmur, but according to her owner it has never affected her, and her vet does not expect it to become a concern given her history of good health.

A Familiar Start

Violet will bring her beautiful soft bed, favourite blanket and doggy bowls to help her settle into her new home. Her owner hopes to find the right home for her within the next month.

How to Apply to Adopt Violet

Please read Violet’s profile carefully and make sure your home suits her stated needs. If you believe you may be a suitable match, complete the Little Doggy Rescue adoption application and include profile #368. This adoption campaign will run for a limited period. Once it closes, all applications will be considered together, and the decision will be guided by Violet’s individual needs and the suitability of each home.