More about Checkers

Say hello to Checkers!

This sweet little man arrived at Battersea with several other dogs. Checkers has shown a sensitive side and can be overwhelmed by life, so is likely to have had limited exposure to the world outside of his home and his bubble of doggy friends.

Checkers is a worried boy, especially with handling and when learning to make new friends, but has shown to make progress each day. Although he can be unsure of new people, he tries really hard to trust, and once he gains a bit of confidence he does enjoy affection from his known people.

New owners should have some experience of dealing with the Chihuahua breed, or a dog of a sensitive nature. This will give owners a realistic expectation of how he will be in the home. His new owners should know that he will need some time to build his confidence and settle into his new life. Checkers is looking for a loving, quiet home that will introduce him to the world around him gently and at his own pace. He also needs a home with a private and secure garden, somewhere outside the inner city.

If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Checkers, you can e-mail our rehoming team on rehoming@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.

We ask every customer to first complete our online form before we discuss an individual dog, so if you have not filled in our form yet you do so here: https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogs

Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog in question.