Timid but Trusting—Padme the 8-Pound Chihuahua Mix Is Ready to Bloom in a Quiet Home
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Adopted Date: 07/12/2025
- Pet's Location: oakland CA, 94601
- Pet's Size: small
- Pet's Gender: female
- Pet's Color: black
- Pet's Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: oakland animal services
- Address: 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, ca 94601
- Site: http://oaklandanimalservices.org/
Padme is a 4-year-old, 8-pound Chihuahua mix with a gentle presence and a heart full of quiet courage. Though shy and still adjusting to the world around her, this sweet soul is making steady progress each day. She’ll take treats from your hand and finds comfort in calm spaces where she can feel safe and observed, not overwhelmed.
Why She’s the Ultimate Quiet Companion
🐾 Only 8 pounds—perfect for cozy laps and small spaces
🍃 Low-energy and peaceful, never demanding
💗 Takes treats gently and loves snuggling into safe, quiet spots
🐶 Coexists well with other small, mellow dogs
🌱 Slowly but steadily building trust in her foster home
🛋️ A calm presence—easy to live with and full of quiet grace
What She’s Looking For
✔️ A patient, adult-only home with a calm atmosphere
✔️ Someone experienced with shy or sensitive dogs
✔️ A family who will let her blossom at her own pace
✔️ A home with gentle routines and safe spaces to retreat
Padme may not seek out attention right away, but her love grows quietly and beautifully with time. If you’re someone who finds joy in helping a shy pup come into her own, Padme is waiting to start that journey with you. Follow her progress at @adopt_oas_padmemara and click here to learn how to adopt and submit your adoption questionnaire today.
