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My name is Rooster (Courtesy Listing)!

Posted 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22078581

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Rooster is not currently available for adoption at our shelter - instead we are helping his owner by listing him as a Courtesy Listing, hoping that we can help them someone that will welcome Rooster into their home! Rooster was originally adopted from Safe Haven over two years ago but he did not thrive in the shelter environment so we are hoping to find him another home that he can settle into instead of being returned to the shelter setting. Please read through his profile information below and contact his owner directly if you're looking for more information or potentially interested in meeting him. 
 
 
His owner's contact info is down below for anyone potentially interested....
 

“Rooster is a sweet and loving chihuahua who came from a breeding situation in a puppy mill before being adopted into a family. Despite his difficult start, he has a gentle heart and so much love to give.

Rooster does wonderfully with children and is patient even with little hands tugging on his fur. He’s also good with cats, and currently lives with one peacefully. He can be nervous around most adult men, so a calm, understanding environment will help him feel safe.

He thrives on structure and routine, especially when it comes to his bathroom schedule. Stressful situations can sometimes lead to accidents, but with consistency and patience he does very well.

Rooster’s ideal home would be one that offers stability, love, and the chance to relax. Once he feels secure, his affectionate and loyal nature really shines through. He is a special little dog who deserves a forever home where he can finally feel at peace.

 

Owners info:

Mary Cox

silvaluna87@yahoo.com



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November 24, 2025, 10:01 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22078581
Contact
Address
2783 Highway 6 Trail, South Amana, IA 52334
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

It is the policy of Safe Haven of Iowa County that all animals adopted from our facility will be spayed or neutered upon adoption, or the adopter will sign a spay/neuter agreement and follow up with veterinary records once the operation has been complete for puppies and kittens. We firmly believe that controlling the animal population is the only way to reduce the population of animals in rescue facilities such as ours and those shelters that do destroy animals for no reason other than overpopulation.

It is our policy that adoptions are conducted a minimum of 24 hours after your initial visit with the animal and submission of the adoption application. This allows us time to call your references, perform home inspection as well as giving you the opportunity to sleep on your decision and make sure it is what you really want.

Compare the adoption fees below with the routine animal health care and spay / neuter costs you would have to pay. Without the generous help of the local veterinarians we would never be able to include such services at this fee.

We have the right to refuse ANY adoption for ANY reason.


Dogs & Puppies: Adoption fees include spaying or neutering (if under 4 months a voucher is provided for surgery at one of our participating veterinarians), heartworm test, distemper, rabies, worming, ear cleaning, flea control if needed.

Fee: $200.00


Cats & Kittens: Adoption fees include spaying or neutering (if under 4 months a voucher is provided for surgery at one of our participating veterinarians), FeLv and FIV testing, distemper, rabies and worming, ear cleaning, and flea control if needed.

Fee: $50.00


All puppies and kittens adopted without spay/neuter completed will have a contract stating the animals will be altered by the time it is 6 months old. Follow up calls will be made to confirm completion of surgery.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Call for an apt. 319-622-7387

Mailing Address:

PO Box 444
Williamsburg, IA 52361

More about this rescue

Our Mission
Safe Haven of Iowa County is a rescue organization whose mission is to rescue, protect, spay/neuter and find good homes for stray animals in Iowa County, Iowa. We strive to offer the best in traditional veterinary care with relationships built with local veternarians and, whenever possible, holistic health care for sick and injured animals in our care.
While sheltering homeless pets is vitally important, Safe Haven of Iowa County also understands that pet shelters are not a solution to the nations overpopulation problem. It is essential that we:

-Teach respect for living things

-Reinforce the bond between humans and animals

-advocate for and help provide assistance to large scale spay and nuetering programs

-Teach and model responsible pet ownership

These are all things that will help us in our effort to stop the needless killing of cats and dogs in our shelters and pounds.

We ask that our community understand that while we pamper and care for our pets they are all still missing the most important thing in their life...a loving home and family of thier own.

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