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My name is Wiggy!

Posted over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Pay Fee

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20496236

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Please read the pet description IN IT'S ENTIRETY before applying.  Thank you for your cooperation.



You Tube video link:  https://youtu.be/YIOhmJWTOrw

 

FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.

(For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:

DOG APPLICATION LINK:    http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

Wiggy (female)

Intake date:   5/22/2024

Shih Tzu mix

Approx 7 years old

15.12 pounds

Adoption fee:  $170, which includes vetting, microchip

Good with other dogs:  yes

Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test

Vetting and other:  altered (spayed/neutered), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, dental performed, thyroid test performed due to missing hair (normal range) diagnosed flea allergy, Cytopoint injection to help heal skin due to flea allergy, on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped

Health issues:  none found.

Temperament:  quiet, sweet temperament

Energy level:  low

Groom needs:  medium;  she has a wiry coat that may need managing once it gets healthy and grows back in.

Biography:  This sweet and quiet girl came to us from Bossier City Animal Control.  She was found off of Hwy 80 in Haughton, taken to once of our vet clinics who then contacted us.  We had the finder take her to animal control and we pulled her after stray hold.  She was a hot mess... poor girl.  She was missing quite a bit of her coat and we thought it may be due to a thyroid issue but it was not as her thyroid is normal.  Our vet believes it is a flea allergy and since they are gone now, her skin and coat should grow back in nicely.  We did have our vet give her a Cytopoint injection to help with that.  Wiggy is very quiet and has a sweet temperament.  She is definitely an older gal.  We based her age on her teeth but she’s probably older.  It’s difficult to determine when they’ve lived a life of not being cared for because sometimes that can age them significantly.  She does great in a kennel and walks well on a leash.  Ideally, she’d like a quiet and calm home just like her personality.  Who is out there that’s going to turn her frown upside down?

 

**IMPORTANT NOTES**

*We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.

 

*Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing.  There is no exception to this rule!

 

*PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!  

 

*NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents. 

 

*HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency. 

 

*KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.

 

*We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.

 

*Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.

 

Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply.

Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption.

CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us.

www.RoadtoRescueLA.org

 





The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”  ~ Gandhi

Be responsible ~  Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life.  Blessings.



June 16, 2024, 1:25 pm
Rescue
Ninna's Road to Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20496236
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 1357, Benton, LA 71006

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Dog application link: http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

2.

Approve Application

Our Adoption Team will review and process your application, which includes a vet check. You must have an excellent vet check to adopt.

3.

Meet the Pet

A date and time will be scheduled for you to come out and meet the pet you are interested in or all of our adoptable pets.

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Application link: www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application
Adoption fees vary.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Visiting our facility is by appointment only once an adopter has been approved to adopt.

More about this rescue

Ninna’s Road to Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to rescue and re-home primarily small breed dogs, to include senior dogs, dogs in kill-shelters and retired breeder dogs from puppy mills/backyard breeders; to provide assistance to pet owners needing to re-home their pet; and to provide responsible pet ownership education.

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