FORT MYERS, Fla. – Meet TJ! He’s a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix.
Dr. Whitney Whitford from the Animal Medical Center of Lehigh Acres says TJ is a very sweet, loving dog.
He’s well-trained and would love somebody to spend his time with. If you’d like to give TJ his forever home, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239- 332-0364.
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