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My name is Little Girl!

Posted 1 day ago

Cared for by Waggytail Rescue
Adoption fee: $450

This helps Waggytail Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua
Color
Black - with White
Age
2 years 2 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
12 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2604273-3856

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
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:

Meet Little Girl!



Little Girl is one of those dogs you meet and immediately feel how much love she has to give.



She is incredibly sweet, gentle, and affectionate. Mornings are her happiest time, and she wakes up full of joy, cuddles, and excitement. She loves being near her people and will happily follow you from room to room. Right now, she shows some separation anxiety, which makes sense given the recent transition into a new home. With consistency and reassurance, she’s already settling in.



She’s smart. Truly. Little Girl has strong survival instincts and problem-solving skills. She can open gates and navigate situations that many dogs wouldn’t even attempt. That intelligence will make her an amazing companion, but it also means she’ll do best with an adopter who enjoys engaging with a dog mentally and continuing her training.



She’s also a beautiful dog: long, lean, expressive, and striking in a quiet, understated way.



The practical stuff:




  • Breed & size: Rat Terrier mix with a long, lean frame. About 2 years old. Currently a bit underweight; expected to be around 15 lbs at a healthy weight.

  • She is playful and energetic, but also deeply cuddly and affectionate

  • Loves to be close to you just as much as she loves to play

  • Would thrive in an environment where she can be active - she likes games and structured play

  • Does not bark; her calm, loving energy is one of her standout traits

  • Little Girl is in progress with potty training. Most of her bathroom breaks are happening outside with regular, consistent walks, but not all of them yet. She’s clearly learning, but she still needs frequent walks, structure, and reassurance. She’ll need a few more months of consistency to fully get there.



Leash & city life:



Little Girl is brand new to leashes and urban environments. She has leash anxiety and is still getting comfortable with city noises, stairs, and busy sidewalks. She seems like a country dog at heart who may not have spent much time indoors before. She’s learning fast, but she needs patience, reassurance, and gentle, consistent exposure.



Kids & other dogs:



She has been nothing but loving and gentle with a 7-year-old child in the foster home. They bonded quickly, and it’s been beautiful to watch; she now follows her just as closely as she follows the grown-ups. She would do amazing in a household with older children who can play and cuddle, but also respect a dog’s space.



With other dogs, she’s playful and curious. She’s shown mild, non-menacing dominant tendencies with the resient dog and is currently a bit nervous around unfamiliar dogs on the street, but she’s approaching, sniffing, and learning.



Who she’s for:



Little Girl needs a home with:




  • Patience and emotional attunement

  • Willingness to continue leash training and confidence-building

  • Structure, routine, and affection

  • Someone who understands that TLC isn’t optional for her  



In return, she will be an exceptional companion. She is loving, intuitive, gentle, and deeply connected to her people. Whoever adopts her is getting a dog with enormous heart and potential.



 



Vaccinated for rabies, DHPP, and bordetella, heartworm negative, spayed/netuered, and microchipped. Current on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.



To apply for Little Girl, visit our website (www.waggytailrescue.org) for an adoption application. It is important to fill out an application as soon as possible for consideration, and we require a complete application for you to meet an animal. We are currently unable to respond to general email inquiries as an all-volunteer run rescue. If the dog is on our website, they are still available.



Waggytail Rescue CANNOT guarantee the exact age of any adoptable dog, or final size of any of our adoptable puppies. We rely on the information provided to us by veterinarians, shelters, owner surrenders and other circumstances bringing the dog into our rescue.



Adoptions: adopt@waggytailrescue.org


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2604273-3856
Contact
Phone
Address
EMAIL ONLY, Please visit our website to see how you can adopt before contacting us., New York, NY 10002

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

STEP 1: Apply!
Download and complete an ADOPTION APPLICATION from www.waggytailrescue.org/adopt-a-waggytail

STEP 2: The Meet and Greet!
We strongly suggest the ALL members of the household come to the meet and greet. This is the time to determine whether a dog's personality is match for you, your family and your other animals, and if you have allergies. If everything goes well you may adopt the same day, or take a day or two to decide, but we cannot indefinitely hold dogs in foster care for you.

STEP 3: Contract and Donation!
Fill out and sign the TRANSFER AGREEMENT.

The DONATION FEE may be paid by Venmo (@WaggytailRescue) or Paypal (waggytailrescue@gmail.com, add $15 processing fee). Please put the name of the dog in the memo section! Electronic payment is preferred!
You may also pay by check (payable to Waggytail Rescue), however processing of adoptions may be delayed by up to 2 weeks.
If your new buddy is not yet neutered, a $100 refundable deposit must be paid at adoption.

Dog Donation Fees
(includes microchip registration, age appropriate vaccines, and neuter)

$550 for puppies under 1 year
$450 for dogs 1 to 8 years
$325 for seniors over 9 years of age

Please add an additional $15 when paying by PayPal to cover processing fees.
Add $100 neuter deposit for unfixed animals.

Adoption application

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Waggytail Rescue does not have a physical shelter location, all of our animals are in foster care in private homes!

The quickest and only way to meet a dog you are interested in is by sending a completed adoption application to adopt@waggytailrescue.org!

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More about this rescue

Waggytail Rescue is a NYC based animal rescue charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs.

We focus on finding permanent placement for animals in urgent circumstances, saving dogs from imminent euthanasia at over-crowded local shelters, West Coast and South East kill shelters.

Founded in 2004, Waggytail Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has rescued over 5000 abandoned dogs and even a few cats and kittens! Through the tireless work of our many volunteers and amazing fosters, we are committed to continuing to find forever homes for New York's littlest strays.

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