Prancer the Chihuahua was up for adoption but he was a cranky dog. He would need a home that would tolerate his quirks and that was proving to be a challenge.
There were not many nice things to say about him. But, rather than try to pass him off as a diamond in the rough, his foster, Tyfanee Fortuna, decided brutal honesty was the best policy. So, she penned a description of his good, bad, and ugly personality.
Tyfanee had fostered many dogs but none like Prancer. The two-year-old looked adorable but he was not as sweet and cuddly as he looked. He had been with her for 6 months and it was time for the little terrorizer to find his permanent home.
Ironically, when Prancer arrived at Tyfanee’s house, he quickly bonded with her. His previous owner had to move to assisted living and Prancer was scared. But, soon he got comfortable and that’s when his ugly side came out.
Tyfanee’s description of Prancer was full of brutal honesty (you can read it below). In short, he liked to bite ankles, was full of rage, and hated men, children, and other animals. He had been holding her family hostage and they wanted to find him his forever home with someone who could love him.
Thankfully, Prancer did find a forever home. He ended up being adopted by a woman named Ariel, who had previously owned a difficult dog. Plus, Prancer had a quality that she was looking for. Turned out he was not destructive when left home alone.
At this point, you’re probably wondering what the viral post had to say about him, so here it is:
“Ok, I’ve tried. I’ve tried for the last several months to post this dog for adoption and make him sound...palatable. The problem is, he’s just not. There’s not a very big market for neurotic, man hating, animal hating, children hating dogs that look like gremlins. But I have to believe there’s someone out there for Prancer, because I am tired and so is my family. Every day we live in the grips of the demonic Chihuahua hellscape he has created in our home. If you own a Chihuahua you probably know what I’m talking about. He’s literally the Chihuahua meme that describes them as being 50% hate and 50% tremble. If you’re intrigued and horrified at how this animal sounds already, just wait....there’s more.
Prancer came to me obese, wearing a cashmere sweater, with a bacon egg n cheese stuffed in his crate with him. I should have known in that moment this dog would be a problem. He was owned by an elderly woman who treated him like a human and never socialized him. Sprinkle in a little genetic predisposition for being nervous, and you’ve concocted a neurotic mess, AKA Prancer. His first week he was too terrified to have a personality. As awful as it sounds, I kind of liked him better that way. He was quiet, and just laid on the couch. Didn’t bother anyone. I was excited to see him come out of his shell and become a real dog. I am convinced at this point he is not a real dog, but more like a vessel for a traumatized Victorian child that now haunts our home.
Prancer only likes women. Nothing else. He hates men more than women do, which says a lot. If you have a husband don’t bother applying, unless you hate him. Prancer has lived with a man for 6 months and still has not accepted him. He bonds to a woman/women, and takes his job of protection seriously. He offers better protection than capitol security. This also extends to other animals. Have other dogs? Cats? Don’t apply unless they like being shaken up like a ragdoll by a 13lb rage machine. This may be confusing to people, as he currently lives with my other 7 dogs and 12 cats. That’s because we have somewhat come to an agreement that it’s wrong to attack the other animals. But you know that episode of The Office where Michael Scott silently whispers “I’ll kill you.” to Toby? That’s Prancer having to begrudgingly coexist with everyone when I’m around.
We also mentioned no kids for Prancer. I think at this point, you can imagine why. He’s never been in the presence of a child, but I can already imagine the demonic noises and shaking fury that would erupt from his body if he was. Prancer wants to be your only child.
So what are his good traits? He is loyal beyond belief, although to tell you a secret his complex is really just a facade for his fear. If someone tried to kill you I can guarantee he would run away screeching. But as far as companionship, you will never be alone again. He likes to go for car rides, he is housebroken, he knows a few basic commands, he is quiet and non destructive when left alone at home, and even though we call him bologna face he is kind of cute to look at. He also “smiles” when he is excited. His ideal home would be with a single woman, a mother and daughter, or a lesbian couple. You can’t live in an apartment or a condo unless you want him to ankle bite your neighbors. We already addressed the men and children situation. If you have people over he would have to be put away like he’s a vacuum. I know finding someone who wants a chucky doll in a dogs body is hard, but I have to try.
Prancer is available through Second Chance Pet Adoption League. He is in New Jersey but can be adopted anywhere in the general tri state area. If you’ve always wanted your own haunted Victorian child in the body of a small dog that hates men and children, please email XXXXX. Oh, also he’s only 2yrs old and will probably live to be 21 through pure spite, so take that into account if you’re interested.”
We are so happy that Prancer found his forever home. We wish him the best. And, no, he hasn’t changed, much. As always, please feel free to share with your friends.
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