Julio
Julio was a little gimpy-legged black Chihuahua, reportedly hard to adopt out. To us, it was simple — he completed us. The third of The Three Chimigos. (c. 2012 – March 23, 2023)
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Julio — The Playful Heart of the Chimigos. (c. 2012 – March 23, 2023)
Julio was our explorer and charmer. His long tongue made him instantly unforgettable, and his curious spirit made him everyone's favorite. Always ready for adventure, always ready to answer our call.
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have found Alberto through OC Pound Hounds — and equally blessed to have crossed paths with Michele, whose compassion and philosophy resonated so deeply with us. So when Kimber later spotted a tiny black Chihuahua on their website, it felt like fate calling again. In that moment, The Three Chimigos were born.
Julio had been discovered by Michele in an Orange County shelter. Barely a year old, pure black, underweight at only three pounds, and walking with a noticeable limp, he was one of the most vulnerable little souls she had seen. She couldn't leave him behind. Once he was strong enough, surgery restored much of his mobility — and when she learned we had already adopted his "brother" Alberto, she knew where Julio belonged.
Julio quickly became everyone's favorite. Always cheerful, bouncing from room to room with his signature hop, he radiated joy. As the youngest of the Chimigos, he was our "baby" — playful, mischievous, and full of light.
That's why his sudden illness was so devastating. When Julio was diagnosed with kidney disease, we held on with hope, doing everything possible. But after only a few short months, we faced the unthinkable. His passing left us shattered.
Michele — now leading One Good Last Home Dog Sanctuary & Hospice — often reminds us that sudden goodbyes are the hardest. She is right. And yet, Julio's legacy is joy, resilience, and unconditional love.
