Find a Friend: Mario the chihuahua mix

This pup was isolated and abandoned, but is learning to enjoy the world again, one human at a time. Mario, a 3-year-old male chihuahua mix, needs a patient person to enjoy his devotion and to give belly rubs. Best as an only pet or with other small dogs. Mario (ID No. 1515157) is fully neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and licensed and can be adopted for a special price at Hillsborough County Animal Services, 440 Falkenburg Road. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For information, go to hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices.