Meet Bailey — a 5 year old, 8 lb Chihuahua mix with a heart full of love and a spirit that blossoms more every day!
Quick Facts:
Name: Bailey
Breed: Chihuahua Mix
Age: 5 years old
Weight: 8 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: Working on it!
Good with Dogs: Some, prefers to be the one and only!
Good with Cats: Not tested
Good with Kids: Not tested, likely ok with older, respectful teens
Energy Level: Low
Fence Required: No, she’s great on a leash!
About Bailey’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Bailey is a Chihuahua mixed breed. Chihuahuas are tiny dogs with big, expressive personalities. Despite their small size, they’re known for being bold, loyal, and deeply attached to their people. Many are affectionate lap dogs, while others have a bit of sass and independence — but all tend to carry themselves with confidence. They’re alert, intelligent, and often quite spirited, making them both entertaining and endearing companions. Their small size also makes them well suited for apartment living and easy to take along on daily adventures.
An ideal home for a Chihuahua is one that can offer gentle handling, companionship, and consistent routines. Because they’re small and can be sensitive to rough play, they typically do best with adults or respectful, older children. They thrive in homes where they can be close to their people, enjoy cozy spots, and receive regular mental stimulation through short walks, playtime, and enrichment. With proper socialization and a loving environment, a Chihuahua becomes a devoted, lively, and charming little family member.
What to Love about Bailey:
Bailey is the kind of dog who chooses her person and loves them with her whole being. Once she latches on, she becomes incredibly cuddly, loyal, and protective in that classic Chihuahua way (she may be a “Stage Five Clinger – in the best way!) She came into rescue timid and unsure, but she’s shown remarkable resilience — going from a tucked tail to a happy wag in just a week. Her foster mom is so proud of how far she’s come!
Bailey is potty trained, though like many dogs adjusting to a new environment, she had a few early accidents. Now that she’s settled in, she’s consistently going potty outside. She’s working on crate training and can be left alone uncrated without any issues. While she doesn’t guard her food, she can be protective of her chosen person, so she’d do best in a home without young children — older, dog savvy teens may be a good fit.
She gets along with people and can live with other dogs, but after years of sharing the spotlight, Bailey would absolutely love to be the Queen of the Castle and your one and only. She hasn’t met cats yet but is open to a meet and greet. Bailey is lower energy, enjoys her leashed walks, and is great on a leash. With patience, gentleness, and time to settle in, she’ll continue to blossom into the sweet, loving companion she’s meant to be.
If you’re looking for a devoted little shadow who will adore you endlessly, Bailey is ready to find her forever person!
Bailey’s Bountiful Highlights:
• 5 year old, 8 lb Chihuahua mix who bonds deeply with her chosen person
• Extremely cuddly, loyal, and protective in classic Chihuahua fashion
• Timid in new situations but incredibly resilient and quick to blossom
• Potty trained; had a few early accidents but now consistently goes outside
• Working on crate training and can be left alone uncrated without issues
• Gets along with people; best in a home without young kids (older teens OK)
• Can live with other dogs but prefers to be the Queen of the Castle
• Hasn’t met cats yet but open to a meet and greet
• Lower energy and enjoys calm, leashed walks; great on a leash
• Needs a patient adopter who will let her settle in and become her sweetest self
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!
