Breed: Chihuahua mix?

Sex: Male

Age: 4 years approx

Size: Small (6 lbs)

Color: Tan with white chest

Coat: Smooth

Children: OK with children

Other Dogs: OK with dogs

Cats: Not bothered about cats

Walking: Walks well on the leash

Notes: This little bag of bones was surrendered to us because his owner will be incarcerated for a long time. Up until now, he was living as an OUTSIDE dog, and we would like people to take that into consideration before adopting him.

Gizzy is estimated to be 4 years old, and 6 pounds. He is not housebroken or crate trained. Has done well with large male dogs, is neutral with cats. Lived with children 5-13 years old. Does well on a leash.

If you would like to give Gizzy a new start, please give us a call at (540) 921-2053.

Click here for information about the Chihuahua breed

If you are interested in Gizzy phone 540-921-2053 for an appointment to meet him at Giles County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday - Saturday 12pm-4pm by appointment only, Closed Sunday and Holidays.

Available for adoption on this date: May 2nd 2026

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

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Adoption fee is $170. Fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and a microchip. We can only accept cash and check.

• Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Bland, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig and Giles County areas of Virginia.
• Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.
• Adoption fee for a male dog is $170 and for a female dog is $170. Fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and a microchip. We can only accept cash and check

We will not ‘hold’ or ‘reserve’ a dog by phone or e-mail or Facebook message. Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its ‘available’ day.