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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Ingela
My details
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION - SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. WE CANNOT RESPOND TO ANY INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS PET UNLESS WE HAVE A COMPLETED APPLICATION. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RAWHIDERESCUE.ORG TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.
OPAL NEEDS A FOSTER HOME!
Here is another teacup Chi, Cameo's sister Opal! She is a bit more frightened than her sister, but ready to be adored by the right family.
We recently received a call from a rescuer who saves dogs from Puppy Mills, or places that breed high volumes of dogs in poor conditions for profit. Dogs that come from puppy millls are usually adults that are at the end of their breeding days, and are no longer of use to the mill owners, as they can no longer produce profit. These animals are routinely euthanized, but in some cases, they are surrendered to rescue groups and shelters.
Puppy mill adoptions are special adoptions. Very often the dogs are purebreds and they look like any other dog on the outside. However, they have spent their entire lives in a cage. Many of these dogs have never even had their paws touch grass, even though they are anywhere from five to seven years old. They are removed from their cages only for breeding. Their physical health is often poor, due to lack of veterinary care and poor nutrition. They are not socialized with humans or other dogs, and tend to be very shy and require lots of patience. They also are not housebroken, and can be more difficult to housebreak since crating is often stressful for them (since they have spent their whole lives in a cage!)
The good news is that Rawhide has facilitated dozens of adoptions of these special dogs, with fantastic results. These dogs blossom with proper food and medical care, but more importantly, with families who care for them, love them, and make them feel safe and comfortable. There is nothing better than watching a puppy mill reject conquer their fears (like learning how to climb stairs), or learning how to play and roll around with abandon. They have remarkable resilience and can make wonderful, and incredibly loyal, lifelong pets. Do you think you are up to the challenge, and the reward, of adopting one of these special dogs? If so, please fill out an application!
Check the events page on our website for more information and directions to our adoption events.
To adopt Opal, or any of our animals, please visit our website at www.rawhiderescue.org and download our Microsoft Word dog application or use our on-line application. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we can only respond to you if you have submitted a completed application.
Adoption fee- $250.00
This pet is up to date with routine shots.
This pet has been altered.
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