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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
–
Age
3 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
7 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
D2022218
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Miss Pollen is a dainty 7 pound, 3 year old Chihuahua who was recently returned due to allergies. She can be shy in unfamiliar situations, but once she warms up, she is extremely affectionate and loves to cuddle and give kisses. She is the perfect diva who enjoys pillows and blankets, and anything soft and cozy. She has excellent leash manners, and checks in with her humans frequently for cues. She's a great conversationalist, who will answer back, when you talk to her! She also has a very playful side and will get excited and let you know when it's play time! She is house trained and has very gentle manners when accepting treats. She is residing with one of our amazing foster homes, and will be available to meet at the adoption center on Saturdays from 10am-4pm, until adopted. You may also e-mail Debbie@AzFriends.org to arrange a weekday meeting.
You are welcome to submit an inquiry for more information about this animal, but please note that we strongly encourage potential adopters to come and see us in person and speak with an adoption counselor. No appointments are necessary and you can come and see us any time we are open. We do ask for 24 hours time to respond to an inquiry (48 hours on weekends) and often a dog or cat is adopted before you get a response back. If this dog was not good with other dogs, cats or has a restriction with kids, we will note them in the bio.
In keeping with new guidelines regarding COVID19, will be limiting the number of people in our building at any given time, but currently do not require appointments. We do want a dog to meet all family members and any canine residents prior to adoption, to ensure a good match. Please go to our website (www.azfriends.org) to fill out a consultation form then come and see us! We do require any family interested in meeting our dogs or cats to fill out a consultation form – this form helps us determine if the dog/cat and the home are a good match, since it is so easy to fall in love with a photo, without knowing the personality / needs of the dog / cat. Once you have filled out the online Adoption Consultation Form, just come in and see us!
Please note that ALL dogs and cats are available to the first home that meets the dog or cat that we feel is a good match. An inquiry on a dog or cat does not automatically put that dog or cat on hold for anyone. Deposits can be placed on all available dogs or cats after the family has met the dog or cat and we all feel the match is a good match. If there’s more than one family interested in a dog when that dog becomes available, we will hold a lottery with all families that are a good match. In order to help make the best match, we do want all family members (dogs and humans) to meet any potential new family member.
Our adoption center hours are: Closed Sunday/Monday; Tuesday 10a-2p, Wednesday 3p-7p, Thursday 3p-7p, Friday 10a-2p, Saturday 10a-4p. We are located at 952 W Melody Avenue in Gilbert (zip code 85233).All animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, licensed (dogs). Cats tested for FELV/FIV. Dogs tested for Heartworm. All animals are available to the first family that is a good match, and if we have more than one animal who is a good match, there will be a lottery for all matches. Note that families must have come in to our adoption center and spoken with an adoption counselor prior to any lottery (when we have lotteries, they usually occur on Saturday mornings).
Miss Pollen is a dainty 7 pound, 3 year old Chihuahua who was recently returned due to allergies. She can be shy in unfamiliar situations, but once she warms up, she is extremely affectionate and loves to cuddle and give kisses. She is the perfect diva who enjoys pillows and blankets, and anything soft and cozy. She has excellent leash manners, and checks in with her humans frequently for cues. She's a great conversationalist, who will answer back, when you talk to her! She also has a very playful side and will get excited and let you know when it's play time! She is house trained and has very gentle manners when accepting treats. She is residing with one of our amazing foster homes, and will be available to meet at the adoption center on Saturdays from 10am-4pm, until adopted. You may also e-mail Debbie@AzFriends.org to arrange a weekday meeting.
You are welcome to submit an inquiry for more information about this animal, but please note that we strongly encourage potential adopters to come and see us in person and speak with an adoption counselor. No appointments are necessary and you can come and see us any time we are open. We do ask for 24 hours time to respond to an inquiry (48 hours on weekends) and often a dog or cat is adopted before you get a response back. If this dog was not good with other dogs, cats or has a restriction with kids, we will note them in the bio.
In keeping with new guidelines regarding COVID19, will be limiting the number of people in our building at any given time, but currently do not require appointments. We do want a dog to meet all family members and any canine residents prior to adoption, to ensure a good match. Please go to our website (www.azfriends.org) to fill out a consultation form then come and see us! We do require any family interested in meeting our dogs or cats to fill out a consultation form – this form helps us determine if the dog/cat and the home are a good match, since it is so easy to fall in love with a photo, without knowing the personality / needs of the dog / cat. Once you have filled out the online Adoption Consultation Form, just come in and see us!
Please note that ALL dogs and cats are available to the first home that meets the dog or cat that we feel is a good match. An inquiry on a dog or cat does not automatically put that dog or cat on hold for anyone. Deposits can be placed on all available dogs or cats after the family has met the dog or cat and we all feel the match is a good match. If there’s more than one family interested in a dog when that dog becomes available, we will hold a lottery with all families that are a good match. In order to help make the best match, we do want all family members (dogs and humans) to meet any potential new family member.
Our adoption center hours are: Closed Sunday/Monday; Tuesday 10a-2p, Wednesday 3p-7p, Thursday 3p-7p, Friday 10a-2p, Saturday 10a-4p. We are located at 952 W Melody Avenue in Gilbert (zip code 85233).All animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, licensed (dogs). Cats tested for FELV/FIV. Dogs tested for Heartworm. All animals are available to the first family that is a good match, and if we have more than one animal who is a good match, there will be a lottery for all matches. Note that families must have come in to our adoption center and spoken with an adoption counselor prior to any lottery (when we have lotteries, they usually occur on Saturday mornings).
All potential adoptive homes must complete the adoption consultation form. All adoptive parents must agree to terms of the adoption contract which will be reviewed at the time of adoption. Dog adoptions start at $150.00 and cat adoptions start at $95.00. All animals have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Cats have also been FeLV/FIV tested. Dogs are also licensed per county law.
Many of our dogs are adopted very quickly, so if you see someone you are interested in, come on down - don't wait for an email response! Since an animal's personality is so much more than a photo, we prefer to give detailed info in person. Note that for any dog or cat that will have more than one family interested when they are ready for adoption, we will hold a lottery BUT only those who have spoken with an adoption counselor prior (to ensure a good match for the animal and the family) will be included in the lottery.
All potential adoptive homes must complete the adoption consultation form. All adoptive parents must agree to terms of the adoption contract which will be reviewed at the time of adoption. Dog adoptions start at $150.00 and cat adoptions start at $95.00. All animals have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Cats have also been FeLV/FIV tested. Dogs are also licensed per county law.
Many of our dogs are adopted very quickly, so if you see someone you are interested in, come on down - don't wait for an email response! Since an animal's personality is so much more than a photo, we prefer to give detailed info in person. Note that for any dog or cat that will have more than one family interested when they are ready for adoption, we will hold a lottery BUT only those who have spoken with an adoption counselor prior (to ensure a good match for the animal and the family) will be included in the lottery.
Go meet their pets
Friends for Life Animal Rescue Adoption Center is located at 952 W Melody Avenue in Gilbert. Our are:
We are closed Sunday and Monday. If you see a dog or cat you are interested in, come and talk with one of our adoption counselors. If you choose to email, please allow 24-48 hours for a response as we are all volunteers. Often the animals in our care are adopted quickly, so we would recommend saving time (and possibly missing out) and coming to our adoption center vs. waiting for a response. Unless a family has spoken with an adoption counselor, there isn't much different info that would be shared compared to what is on our website. Plus, we'd love to meet you!
EMAIL FFLDOGS@AZFRIENDS.ORG FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DOGS
EMAIL FFLCATS@AZFRIENDS.ORG FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CATS
Friends for Life Animal Rescue Adoption Center is located at 952 W Melody Avenue in Gilbert. Our are:
We are closed Sunday and Monday. If you see a dog or cat you are interested in, come and talk with one of our adoption counselors. If you choose to email, please allow 24-48 hours for a response as we are all volunteers. Often the animals in our care are adopted quickly, so we would recommend saving time (and possibly missing out) and coming to our adoption center vs. waiting for a response. Unless a family has spoken with an adoption counselor, there isn't much different info that would be shared compared to what is on our website. Plus, we'd love to meet you!
EMAIL FFLDOGS@AZFRIENDS.ORG FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DOGS
EMAIL FFLCATS@AZFRIENDS.ORG FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CATS
More about this rescue
Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill organization. Started in 1993 Friends for Life maintains an adoption center for it's rescued animals, a low-cost spay and neuter program (grant-funded), and a network of foster homes. Friends for Life also attends off-site locations to adopt the homeless cats and dogs and the organization is always looking for help. Friends for Life does not have a veterinarian on site or on staff. We utilize discounted services of veterinarians kind enough to do so for our rescued animals.
Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill organization. Started in 1993 Friends for Life maintains an adoption center for it's rescued animals, a low-cost spay and neuter program (grant-funded), and a network of foster homes. Friends for Life also attends off-site locations to adopt the homeless cats and dogs and the organization is always looking for help. Friends for Life does not have a veterinarian on site or on staff. We utilize discounted services of veterinarians kind enough to do so for our rescued animals.
