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My name is
Duke!

Posted over 3 years ago | Updated 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
16005084

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Duke wandered up to a Texaco truck stop terminal in downtown Houston. He had significant bite wounds on the left side and the top of his neck. It looked like perhaps a big dog had grabbed him. He was not wearing a collar and ID tag and he did not have a microchip. Duke came to Emmy's Hope Rescue in June 2020.

Duke is sweet, happy-go-lucky and affectionate with people he knows.  He is very hesitant and untrusting of dogs he doesn’t know. He prefers small, female dogs and tends to get defensive with males, particularly if they are big. After he warms up, and feels comfortable, he's ready to run and play. Duke is very curious and has a high energy level.

Duke does best with a familiar daily routine, so he knows what to expect. He needs a family that’s experienced with nervous, energetic dogs.                                                                                                                       

Estimated birth date:  June 2019

Approximate weight:  11 lbs.

If you would like to meet Duke, please call or text Stephanie at: 281-622-6549.

*** ADOPTION  CRITERIA ***

To qualify to adopt from Emmy's Hope Rescue,

YOU MUST HAVE ALL 4 QUALIFIERS:

1. Live in the Houston area (no more than an hour's drive away).

2. Be 21 years or older.

3. Have a fenced yard. Fencing must touch the ground all the way around the yard.

4. We are looking for experienced pet owners. You must have at least 3 years of good vet history, with your current and / or past dogs. Your vet record should show that you take your dog(s) to the vet annually for an exam and to update their Rabies and DHPP (distemper, parvo) vaccinations and heartworm testing, and that you purchase a monthly heartworm preventative.

March 16, 2024, 12:11 am
Rescue
Emmy's Hope Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
16005084
Contact
Phone
Address
P O Box 2364, Tomball, TX 77377

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

1. Application
An adoption application is required, providing information about your family, as well as past and current pets.
2. Vet check
You give us permission to contact your veterinarian regarding current and/or past pets. You must have a good vet history, showing that you are a responsible pet owner.
3. Home visit
A home visit will be scheduled.
• To adopt a dog, you must have a fenced area. We will check it to make sure there are no escape routes. We will not leave a dog with you unless problem areas are fixed.
• To adopt a cat, the home environment must be safe for the cat. There needs to be a place where the cat can be isolated for several days until the new cat & current pets can get used to each other.
4. Trial run
There will be a minimum of a one week trial at your home, to make sure that the pet you have chosen is a good match with your family. If the pet does not work out, for whatever reason, we will take the pet back.
5. Adoption finalization
When we all agree that the pet is a good match with your family, the adoption can be finalized. An adoption contract is signed. You must promise to be a responsible and loving pet owner for the entire life of your new pet.
6. Adoption fees
• Dogs - $150
• Cats - $100
This fee helps defray the cost of vetting but by no means covers all the money already spent on your new pet. All rescues are completely vetted: all shots up-to-date, spayed/neutered and parasite free. (Dogs) are micro-chipped, heartworm negative and currently taking a heart worm preventative. (Cats) are tested and negative for FIV and FELV. Other health issues may also have been treated and you will get a history of anything that’s been done.

Adoption application

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Tomball PetSmart
Dates and times must be requested by interested families

More about this rescue

• Aid in the rescue of abandoned or stray animals in need of temporary shelter or safe haven.
• Aid in the care and medical needs of those animals while under the care of the corporation.
• Aid in finding suitable homes and responsible owners to give them a forever loving home.