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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
3 years old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
13 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet APPLE
If you are interested in giving APPLE the bestest life ever, please contact colleen@startrescue.org .
APPLE is officially the sweetest little ray of sunshine, and in our opinion, she is absolutely perfect in every way. She is such a good little girl and easy to love. She gets along with all dogs and she loves to play with them.
She loves hikes, nature walks and anything to do with trails. She will jump on rocks, run down hills and gallivant on beach!
Apple loves toys and will happily entertain herself (and you!) for a very long while with them.
Apple is a huge cuddler! She will happily spend hours on the couch or in a bed with you.
APPLE was rescued as a paralyzed dog from a shelter that was going to euthanize her but clearly now she is WALKING and RUNNING and ready for a home of her very own.
APPLE loves dogs, cats, and people. She can be a little timid at first with very large dogs and very tall men, but then her joyful side comes out. When walking down the street she might be scared to walk past a strange tall man (scary!). She was also scared of cars and bikes (she was probably hit by a car), but she is doing much better now! She can actually go to a brewery and sit and be calm with the action going on around her.
Apple will need an adopter who is willing to learn to express her bladder and bowels, so that she can urinate (it’s not complicated, but is necessary). Her foster says, " she is actually easier and faster than my owndogs, who take forever out in the yard!"
She will need to physical therapy at home (massaging and little stretching and keeping active) to keep her loose. We will be sending her off with love and some FREE (paid for by us) visits to set you up for success with a PT specialist. Apple cannot bend her back legs.
You can see videos of APPLE's amazing recovery progress at the links below. The top link is the most recent video of her progress!
