Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Molly is an estimated 3-year-old, 13-pound Pomeranian with a happy, playful personality and a whole lot of love to give. She's an energetic, affectionate girl who absolutely loves life, and considering everything she's been through, it's pretty amazing how much joy she brings to everyone around her.
Molly came to us from the Pasadena Animal Shelter with a serious injury to one of her paws. She had suffered a degloving injury, meaning the skin and tissue had been torn away from part of her paw. X-rays also revealed that several of her toes were broken. We took Molly to a specialist for treatment, and she spent the next eight weeks in a cast, resting in her crate and only going outside on a leash for potty breaks. For a dog who loves to run and play, that was a pretty long eight weeks!
Once Molly's paw finally healed and she was cleared to be active again, she wasted absolutely no time making up for everything she'd missed. She loves running around, playing with other dogs, and enjoying all the things she couldn't do while recovering. Molly would be especially happy in a home with another playful dog who can keep up with her energy and doesn't mind a little enthusiastic wrestling.
Molly gets along wonderfully with other dogs and has never shown any aggression in her foster home. She does like to bark at cats and will chase them if they run, but her foster says it's playful rather than aggressive. Apparently, Molly believes anything that runs is automatically inviting her to a game of chase. The cats may have a different opinion.
Despite her energetic personality, Molly is also an incredibly sweet and loving girl. Her foster mom describes her as a happy, affectionate dog who has been wonderful to care for. She walks well on a leash, does great with grooming, and rides nicely in a crate in the car.
Molly also has excellent potty habits. Even during her eight weeks of crate rest, she consistently waited to go outside. Now that she's recovered and has more freedom around the house, she happily uses the doggie door to let herself out.
In addition to her paw injury, Molly also tested positive for heartworms when she came into rescue. She has since completed heartworm treatment. She is up to date on her vaccinations and microchipped. Molly also has an abdominal scar that her veterinarian believes is from a previous spay, although her history before arriving at the shelter is unknown.
After everything Molly has endured, from her painful paw injury and weeks of recovery to heartworm treatment, you'd never guess she'd had such a rough start. She's a happy, playful girl who seems determined to enjoy every minute of her life.
Molly would love an active family who enjoys spending time outdoors, going for walks, and playing with their dogs. Another energetic, playful dog in the home would be a huge bonus for this girl. Most of all, she deserves a family who will appreciate her sweet personality and give her all the love and attention she's been waiting for.
Molly is hoping this holiday season will bring her the one thing she hasn't had yet: a forever home of her own.
Molly is located in Friendswood, TX, and her adoption fee is $650.
Apply to adopt at www.tpsrescue.com
