Boog may be only 15 pounds, but don’t let his size fool you—he’s got the confidence of a lion and the trust issues of a cat who’s seen too much. This 6-year-old Chihuahua mix is currently staying with us at MCHA through our Crisis Housing Program while his owner navigates serious health challenges. Their bond is unbreakable, and Boog is counting down the days until they can be reunited.

Boog has big feelings and an even bigger attitude. He’s a firm believer in personal space (his, not yours) and takes a strictly business approach to new friendships. With a face as cute as his, you’d expect Boog to be all cuddles and kisses, but affection happens strictly on his terms.

He’s got plenty of love to give, but you must earn it. He enforces a strict “look but don’t touch” policy with newcomers, and he’s not afraid to lay down the law with a side-eye (or a growl, if you’re really pushing it).

Despite his spicy personality, Boog is exactly why MCHA’s Crisis Housing Program is so important. A shelter wouldn’t have been a great fit for a dog with Boog’s particular social policies—his selective trust and no-nonsense attitude would have made adoption unlikely if he had to be surrendered.

That’s why MCHA’s Crisis Housing Program is a lifesaver, giving Boog a safe place to stay until he can return to the one person who truly understands him.

Boog may not be handing out kisses, but we know that deep down, under all the attitude, he’s just a little guy who loves his person more than anything. And until they can be together again, we’re making sure this tiny boss gets the VIP treatment he begrudgingly deserves.

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About MCHA’s Crisis Housing Program

At Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA), we believe that pets are family. Our Crisis Housing Program is a lifeline for pet owners facing unexpected emergencies—ensuring that no one has to choose between personal safety, medical care, or recovery and the well-being of their beloved animals.

We are the only program of its kind in South Central Indiana and one of the few in the entire country, offering safe, temporary housing for pets at no cost to their families. When emergencies like domestic violence, medical crises, addiction recovery, eviction, house fires, or natural disasters arise, families often have no resources or support for their pets. Without intervention, these animals are at high risk of being surrendered to shelters or abandoned.

In 2024 alone, MCHA provided 1,450 days of safe housing, preventing hundreds of pets from entering the shelter system and instead reuniting them with their families when they were back on stable footing. We work closely with domestic violence shelters, hospitals, social services, and law enforcement to ensure that pet owners in crisis have an option that keeps their pets safe while they rebuild their lives.

Emergencies don’t wait, and neither do we. With donor support, we continue to keep families together and protect the human-animal bond when it matters most.