As most people know, black dogs and cats get overlooked at shelters and rescues. They say that the human eye just doesn't see us like the white and multi-colored dogs. I guess you could say, "I blend." But I have such a unique and special personality. I'm such a sweetheart - people are really missing out. A lucky family is going to be very happy when they notice me and give me a chance. My name is Chiquita and I love to snuggle. I am a loving, friendly girl. I am housetrained. I am about 4 years old and weigh 55 lbs. I'm a spayed female looking for the love of my life. I get along great with other dogs and enjoy playing with them. I am smart and I work hard for treats. I even know to shake paws and stand pretty. Adoption fee: $75. Adopt a pair: $115. Fee includes testing, deworming, vaccinations, spay, 60 days of free pet insurance and microchip.
Apply online:
www.pawsforliferescue.org.
Check me out playing with my buddy:
http://youtu.be/6MPb-NdIGSc
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, August 30, 2015: Adoption Event at PetPeople, 6520 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills. From noon to 4 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month, come meet adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens (as available - not all adoptable animals will be at every event).
Adoption event dates for 2015: August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29 and December 27.
Saturday, September 12, 2015: Adoption Event at Petco, 29335 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills (just south of 13 Mile Rd). From noon to 4 p.m., come meet adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens (as available - not all adoptable animals will be at every event).
Adoption event dates for 2015: September 12, September 26, October 3, October 17, November 7, November 21, December 5 and December 19.
ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM:
Adoption and Foster Care Application
NOTE ABOUT BREED LABELING: Visual breed identification of dogs is unreliable and usually inaccurate. So, for most of our adoptable dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog
as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.
Why is labeling a dog such a big deal? A label will stick with a dog for the rest of its life. A label can mean discrimination, losing its home or even death. Labels are a problem for the dogs when we, as the local experts on animals, allow adopters, politicians and community members to think that the label we assign can predict who that dog is or will be.
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Adoption Process: Complete the application at
www.pawsforliferescue.org. We then arrange a location, date and time for you to meet some pets. If the meeting goes well and everyone is happy, you begin the mandatory, minimum two-week adjustment period with the pet as part of your family. You will pay the non-refundable adoption fee at the start of the two-week adjustment period. This pending period allows your new dog or cat time to adjust to their new home, new people, new routine, etc., and for you to decide if it's a match and the right pet for you. At the end of two weeks (some people extend the adjustment time as needed and that's fine too), if everyone is happy, then we finalize the adoption. Feel free to email if you have any questions.
