SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Applications are now being accepted for the adoption of the small dog that made big headlines in the Bay Area.
On April 3, Ponch, was found alone running across the Bay Bridge, which lead CHP on a pursuit of this pup.
On Friday, April 15, a San Francisco Animal Organization announced that Ponch is officially up for adoption.
Animal Care and Control has released certain guidelines for those considering to adopt Ponch, a Chihuahua mix.
Back to Ponch’s pursuit day, he was being
chased on a Sunday morning around 7:00 a.m., before he was rescued by California Patrol Officers.
CHP Officer Vu Williams said it’s unclear how Ponch got on the Bay Bridge, but it’s not believed he was thrown from a vehicle because he was not injured.
Ponch may have come from Treasure Island or a car stopped and let him off, Williams said.
Ponch’s former owner has not stepped forward.
Ponch does not have any tags or a microchip to identify him. He is also not neutered.
After being taken and temporarily held by Animal Care & Control, Ponch was placed in a foster home on April 7, to give him some time to settle down before his adoption, spokesperson Deb Cambell said.
Adoption applications for a permanent home are being accepted until Friday, April 22.
Ponch, a dog that is sensitive to sudden audio and visual stimulation, would do best in a mellow home with only adults, Cambell said.It is recommended that potential owners also have previous experience with a small dog.
It is recommended that potential owners also have previous experience with small, shy dogs.
“While shy dogs are not for everyone, Ponch will make the right person a very lucky adopter indeed, and he [Ponch] hopes that those interested that don’t fit his criteria think about meeting his other adoptable friends at Animal Care and Control”, Cambell said.Bay City News contributed to this report.
