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My basic info
Breed
Wheaten Terrier/Poodle (Miniature)
Color
Tan/Yellow/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
Shots current
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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 puppy. Minnie 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 Minnie 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 Minnie (and her beautiful mom Dixie) 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. Minnie was immediately brought to be vetted, given the appropriate vaccinations, spayed (we've requested this but she may be too young at this time), 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 Minnie...just about 3 - 4 monrha old and approximately 5 or so lbs (anticipated to be approximately 12 - 15 lbs when full-grown). This is such a perfect size to be able to accompany her family just about anywhere and then fit perfectly onto a loving lap. Minnie will always fit right in due to her great temperament. She is already starting to understand that sweet, cuddly and cooperative behavior makes great things happen in life. Minnie 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 Minnie! We all had a clear picture of this very sweet and fun-loving puppy in a forever Colorado home with a family that cherishes her for life.
As Minnie 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 Minnie in a home that includes her in family time and activities (and of course some lap or couch-time would be perfect!)... and takes that extra step to participate in puppy socialization classes and later on positive reinforcement obedience classes. These classes take a very smart pup like Minnie and teaches them the skills to fit into a great family member that can behave appropriately in any situation.
Minnie 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. Minnie would enjoy another gentle dog to play with (she'd be thrilled to spend her life with her mom Dixie since they've been through so much together..but this isn't mandatory for their adoption)...she's so sweet and gentle as she puts her positive energy into enjoying the day with a fun friend.
Minnie was identified as a Wheaten Terrier/Poodle mix (known as a Woodle) by her Tijuana rescuer. This is difficult to determine with certainty, but we can see both scruffy and sweet breeds in this very kind dog.
Minnie appears to be a non-shedding girl with the cottony-soft hair of both the Wheaten Terrier and Poodle breeds. She will require a commitment to periodic grooming and great nutrition (a salmon oil supplement would be great) to keep her hair so shiny, healthy and matt-free.
Minnie is arriving on transport in Boulder in mid-May. 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.
