Rizzo left a high kill shelter in Texas last December thanks to Northstar. She is a sweet little lady, weighing in at 6 pounds and estimated to be 12 years old. 

Rizzo is a quiet girl who enjoys watching the goings on around her. Her favorite activity is sitting in her human’s lap or sleeping close by. She is generous with her kisses and snuggles.  She also makes friends with other small dogs and will share her bed for a quick nap. She is a typical Chihuahua in that she loves to sleep under a blanket. 

Rizzo has no problem being handled by people she doesn’t know but due to her small size, she should not be placed in a home with young children. While Rizzo is dog friendly, she doesn’t appreciate energetic big dogs. At her age, she prefers the company of mellow dogs, big or small. She is crate trained and house trained and rides well in the car.

Rizzo has a cataract in the right eye but she can still see shadows - a cataract is beginning to form in her left eye but currently her sight is good. She recently had a dental and some teeth were pulled. She has not been spayed yet and may not be. We are holding off on further anesthesia for now as her kidney numbers aren’t perfect. She will forever take a med and eat a Rx food for kidney support. 

Rizzo is currently in TX but can travel to NJ at any time. If you are looking for a classy little lady to sit in your lap, Rizzo is your girl! Please fill out an adoption application at http://www.northstarpets.org and ask for her by name - RIZZO TX. The adoption fee for this precious girl is $250.