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My basic info
Breed
Pekingese
Color
Black - with Gray or Silver
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
NC070706A
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Dulcie is a 9-1/2 lb. sweetie pie! Estimated to be 8 years old, this darling Peke (and our Honey who was rescued with her) was bred over and over again from the time she came into her first heat. Yes, she came from a puppymill in the south and, along with other dogs, used as evidence in the cruelty and neglect case against the miller. And, when the case was over, they were all supposed to be destroyed. Saved from that fate, they were taken in by another rescuer in North Carolina, vetted, had their horrendously matted hair shaved off, and were all spayed - then we had Honey and Dulcie transported north. Dulcie weighed only 7 lbs. when rescued and all her ribs and spine were highly visible after being shaved. And, this is not for the squeamish, it was found that maggots had eaten away the tip of her tail. While she was being spayed, most of her teeth were also removed - being bred over and over again severely depleted the calcium in them and they just rotted away. Again, not for the squeamish, while having her dental work done, it was found that she has had a broken jaw that was not only not taken care of and didn't heal quite right - and was probably inflicted intentionally to keep her from barking. But she eats very well with the teeth she has left and crunchy food is no problem (and her tongue that always hangs now out gives her a very sweet expression). Dulcie is a bit more shy and reserved than Honey, but she still LOVES people and craves affection. While Dulcie is excellent with older, respectful children, because of her tiny size homes with children under the age of 11 won't be considered. And though she would prefer to be an only dog, she gets along well with other small dogs and cats. Dulcie is being fostered in Northern Virginia and her asking adoption fee is $200. E-MAIL INQUIRIES WILL BE RESPONDED TO FASTER THAN TELEPHONE CALLS.
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