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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
13 years 10 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Where are my senior Chihuahua lovers, because this 6lb girl is perfect and looking for her forever home! 💕
Pinky is a super sweet and petite 12-13yr old whose owner sadly passed away. She was living in the basement for a month with another dog (they were being cared for by a family member) before being surrendered to rescue. This girl LOVES attention, especially after all she’s been through. Whenever you look down she will be there with her puppy eyes begging to be held. Her favorite pastime is laying in your lap and being doted upon. She’s also a big foodie and loves to eat! She is good with other dogs and cats but is a ✨diva✨ who will sometimes get possessive of your lap. She learns to knock it off after being removed from your lap about 6-10 times. She has not exhibited this behavior towards people, only other animals. If you are Chihuahua experienced you will be familiar. She would likely not do well in an apartment or condo because when she is left alone she makes shrieking noises. 😬
Pinky’s bloodwork did show some pretty elevated liver values, so she is on daily medication for that and will need to have re-checks to see if her values improve. Her eyes are a bit cloudy and on exam she does not have glaucoma, but images were sent to an ophthalmologist to get a better idea of what may be going on with them. She is not in any pain or discomfort and at this time does not require any care for her eyes, but they should be monitored as well.
Pinky is being fostered near Clinton, NJ but can be adopted anywhere in NJ and most of the surrounding tri-state area. If interested in adopting her please email njwoof@cs.com
Due to COVID-19, we will not be holding our Sunday adoption events until further notice, but we can schedule socially distant appointments with a specific dog outdoors at our vetâs office: VCA Morris Plains Animal Hospital 3009 Rt 10 East Morris Plains (Denville on GPS) NJ 07950 Now is the perfect time to open your home to a needy dog! Submit an application from our website www.secondchance.petfinder.com to speed up the adoption process All our dogs reside in foster care in Northern NJ until adoption. We are a small all-volunteer organization focused on rescuing local dogs from area shelters, as well as accepting some surrenders and puppy mill rescues.
