Arrival story: Cheyna's time was up at a rural shelter and she was about to
be euthanized.

Approximate age / weight: Cheyna is about 3 years old and 55 lbs. She looks like a small white German Shepherd, but we think she is a mix because of her size.

Personality: 9/28/09 - She gets along with all the dogs at her foster home, and she doesn't appear to be overly interested in the cats. She does seem to want to protect her food from other dogs, but that is expected given the rough start she had.

Cheyna has had several litters in her short life and had lost a lot of her fur in the process from hormonal changes and poor nutrition. The vet thinks her hair will grow back now that she is getting proper care.

Cheyna is good in her crate and is thrilled to finally be in a place where her needs are being met! She is very affectionate and seems to have a mild temperament. Cheyna has been initially shy meeting new people but warms up to them very quickly. She seems to know sit and gives you her paw. She walks nicely on a leash, too.

Cheyna seems to get car sick sometimes and needs a family who is willing to work on this. It may be that she had never been in a car before and just needs to get used to the motion.

Update 10/13/09 - Cheyna has blossomed in foster care. Her hair is growing back in nicely and she has discovered a love of toys! She is very sweet and affectionate. The past 4 car rides have gone well, so maybe she just needed to get used to being in a car. She is housetrained, crate trained, and just a great companion.

Forever home: Her ideal home would have a fenced in yard and probably children over the age of 7 since she may knock smaller children down or scratch them with her paws (unintentionally!).

Contact: jmitchellaag@yahoo.com

Pre-Adoption Application: To be considered for a dog, it is best to submit a pre-adoption application. The Pre-Adoption Application can be downloaded from our website - http://www.waggintailsdogrescue.org/adoptionprocess.html. Just complete the application and email it back to wtdr2008@yahoo.com

Waggin' Tails Adoption Information: Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue has a standard adoption fee of $175 for adult dogs. Different adoption fees apply for older dogs, small breeds and puppies - $100 for senior dogs (9 years +), $275 for small breed dogs and $200 for puppies plus a $50 deposit which is returned upon proof of spay/neuter at six months of age.
Our adoption process includes an application, vet reference checks, and a home visit.

We do not have a facility; all of our dogs are fostered in private homes. To view our dogs, please check www.waggintailsdogrescue.org for the dates of our next adoption events. To meet a dog in person, please see our event calendar for the latest information. Arrangements can be made to meet our rescue dogs outside of Saturday adoption events after an approved application is submitted (the application does not imply an obligation by the applicant or by the rescue group).

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