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Ralph is an 8-year-old long-haired Chihuahua with a big personality! Nothing makes Ralph happier than to cuddle up with his human on the couch. When he isn't napping, he will follow you around the house like a little puppy. To Ralph, being with his person 24/7 is what life’s all about.
Ralph previously lived with other dogs his size and he currently lives with a very sweet Shih Tzu and cat. Although Ralph can be a bit jealous and may not like every dog or cat he meets, it is possible that he can happily co-habitate with other pets. He will have to meet all pets living in the household to make sure everyone gets along.
Ralph has had a complete senior medical workup and had dental work which removed the last of his 3 remaining teeth. He eats wet food but can eat a little dry kibble. His foster mom reports that he is a very messy eater and will pull his food out of his dish. What Ralph lacks in table manners he more than makes up for in charm.
And did we mention that Ralph is a heartworm survivor? He successfully completed heartworm treatment and tested negative for heartworms in January, 2024. We do recommend that his adopter keep up with heartworm preventatives and do annual heartworm testing to keep him healthy.
With all our rescues, Ralph has been fully vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. He has gone through our Senior Animal Wellness Program which provides a more thorough exam due to his senior status. He has additionally been tested for tick fever, had a urinalysis and x-rays. Medical records will be provided upon adoption.
Ralph is an 8-year-old long-haired Chihuahua with a big personality! Nothing makes Ralph happier than to cuddle up with his human on the couch. When he isn't napping, he will follow you around the house like a little puppy. To Ralph, being with his person 24/7 is what life’s all about.
Ralph previously lived with other dogs his size and he currently lives with a very sweet Shih Tzu and cat. Although Ralph can be a bit jealous and may not like every dog or cat he meets, it is possible that he can happily co-habitate with other pets. He will have to meet all pets living in the household to make sure everyone gets along.
Ralph has had a complete senior medical workup and had dental work which removed the last of his 3 remaining teeth. He eats wet food but can eat a little dry kibble. His foster mom reports that he is a very messy eater and will pull his food out of his dish. What Ralph lacks in table manners he more than makes up for in charm.
And did we mention that Ralph is a heartworm survivor? He successfully completed heartworm treatment and tested negative for heartworms in January, 2024. We do recommend that his adopter keep up with heartworm preventatives and do annual heartworm testing to keep him healthy.
With all our rescues, Ralph has been fully vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. He has gone through our Senior Animal Wellness Program which provides a more thorough exam due to his senior status. He has additionally been tested for tick fever, had a urinalysis and x-rays. Medical records will be provided upon adoption.
The adoption process is simple:
1. The first step is to complete the Adoption Application. Once we have received your application, you will be contacted within 48 hours. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona and do not do out-of-state adoptions.
2. Your application will then be assigned to a volunteer that will schedule a home visit. The home visit allows us to get a better understanding of your family and your lifestyle so you meet dogs that fit your family. All members of your family must be present for the home visit.
3. Once you are approved, the foster home will contact you. Our dogs are all in foster homes, so you will need to be an approved adopter before meeting any of our rescue dogs.
4. The foster home will schedule a meet and greet. All members of your family must be present for the meet and greet as well as all pets residing in the home. We want to make sure everyone gets along.
5. You have 24 hours to make your decision. Once you have met your potential new family member, you have 24 hours to make your decision. You will need to contact the foster home with your decision within that time frame, otherwise, the foster home will contact the next family 24 hours after you meet the dog.
6. An Adoption Agreement will be completed and you will receive all the medical and vaccination information.
7. The adoption fee is collected.
8. You get to take your new family member home!
The adoption process is simple:
1. The first step is to complete the Adoption Application. Once we have received your application, you will be contacted within 48 hours. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona and do not do out-of-state adoptions.
2. Your application will then be assigned to a volunteer that will schedule a home visit. The home visit allows us to get a better understanding of your family and your lifestyle so you meet dogs that fit your family. All members of your family must be present for the home visit.
3. Once you are approved, the foster home will contact you. Our dogs are all in foster homes, so you will need to be an approved adopter before meeting any of our rescue dogs.
4. The foster home will schedule a meet and greet. All members of your family must be present for the meet and greet as well as all pets residing in the home. We want to make sure everyone gets along.
5. You have 24 hours to make your decision. Once you have met your potential new family member, you have 24 hours to make your decision. You will need to contact the foster home with your decision within that time frame, otherwise, the foster home will contact the next family 24 hours after you meet the dog.
6. An Adoption Agreement will be completed and you will receive all the medical and vaccination information.
Since 2013, C.A.R.E. Medical Fund has provided emergency medical funding and assistance to companion animals in our shelters. What would normally deem a shelter pet as unadoptable due to treatable illness or age, we provide the funding for life-saving procedures that give hope. Our rescue is dedicated to helping homeless pets in our community find their second chance.
Since 2013, C.A.R.E. Medical Fund has provided emergency medical funding and assistance to companion animals in our shelters. What would normally deem a shelter pet as unadoptable due to treatable illness or age, we provide the funding for life-saving procedures that give hope. Our rescue is dedicated to helping homeless pets in our community find their second chance.
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