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My basic info
Breed
Maltese/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
We all know how we get that awww feeling when we see an adorable young puppy. Callie is the kind of baby who snuggles in, loves you up and then puts her head on your shoulder. She's so sweet (while being initially just a bit shy) and truly kind with every possibility open to her. That's the case unless a puppy like Callie is in a high-kill shelter that quickly runs out of space or on the streets hiding in the shadows. We're so grateful for the efforts of our great rescuer in Tijuana, Mexico for saving Callie from abuse and certain euthanasia. She could see that her temperament was so sweet and her need so great that she couldn't turn her back on this very special pup. Callie was immediately brought to be vetted, given the appropriate vaccinations, spayed (this is still pending due to Callie's young age), granted a health certificate and brought to a dog-loving foster to begin her education as a cherished house dog.
When we think of rescue, our thoughts don't usually go onto the tough streets of Tijuana. But these forgotten dogs deserve our help every bit as much as their US counterparts. They all have been used for opportunistic purposes...to either breed and discard or to sell as a puppy to a Mexican mill or rich tourists. Virtually all of them have lived on the streets and survived by learning to be social. They love people because compassionate tourists were their means of survival. They can sit in any language and fit quietly into any scene to earn a treat or discarded meal.
This was the life waiting for Callie...just 9 weeks old and approximately 2 - 3 lbs (anticipated to be approximately 10 - 12 lbs when full grown). This is such a perfect size to be able to accompany her family just about anywhere and fit right in due to her great temperament. Callie is already starting to understand that sweet, cuddly and cooperative behavior makes great things happen in life. She was one of the extremely lucky very young dogs to show great promise in her socialization skills at a very early age. The US rescuers couldn't help but fall in love with Callie! We all had a clear picture of this very sweet and fun-loving girl in a forever Colorado home with a family that cherishes her for life.
As Callie becomes comfortable in her home, she will become a fuzzy ball of good-will that loves to please - the happier her family is with her behavior, the more she will shine with her accomplishments.
We would like to see Callie in a home that includes her in family time and activities (and some lap or couch-time would be perfect!)... and takes that extra step to participate in puppy kindergarten and positive reinforcement obedience classes. These classes take a very smart puppy like Callie and teaches them the skills to fit into a great family member that can behave appropriately in any situation.
Callie would also be a wonderful companion for active retirees who have the time and desire to be best friends with a truly adorable young pup. Daisy would enjoy another gentle dog to play with...she's so sweet and gentle as she puts her positive energy into enjoying the day with a fun friend.
Callie was identified as a Maltese/Terrier mix by her Tijuana rescuer. This is difficult to determine with certainty, but we can definitely see both adorable and engaging breeds in this very sweet dog.
Callie appears to be a non-shedding (or lightly shedding) girl with the cottony-soft hair that speaks of her breed mix. Callie will therefore require a commitment to periodic grooming and great nutrition (a salmon oil supplement would be great) to keep her hair healthy and matt-free.
Callie is arriving on transport in Boulder on 3/19/16. Applications are currently being accepted for our very sweet girl with the dark, expressive eyes. If interested in this adorable ...and often very fun and entertaining best friend, please fill out an application at http://farfelsrescue.com/adoption/ and submit to farfelsapps@gmail.com or fax to 303-443-7730.