COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s featured pet, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region introduced Vegeta to the FOX21 Morning News team.

Vegeta is a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix who came into the shelter as a stray. HSPPR says he’s sharing his kennel with another friendly chihuaua and describes him as handsome and friendly.

They think he’d make a great hiking companion, too!

Vegeta’s adoption fee is $250 and includes 30 days of pet insurance and all his shots.

If you plan on taking your dog for a hike, keep this tips in mind:

Always bring a bowl and water for your petPick trails that have lots of shade and keep your hikes shortKepp them on leash (static leashes at best)Pick up their wasteUse booties if the ground is too hot