Meet An Adoptable Dog

Date into Rescue:  12/28/24

Reason for being in rescue:  Hoarder seizure/owner overdosed on scene

Special Needs: Dolly is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. Our best guess is that Dolly is a chihuahua / dachshund mix (she is long and lean). Only a DNA test will confirm. She is 100% adorable. She is not hypoallergenic and definitely sheds.

What kind of home would be best for me: We're looking for a very specific home for Dolly. Our first preference is for a family with experience rehabilitating a dog that as had very little life experience. Though she came out of a home, it was not a normal home. Dolly requires another young, small, active dog in the home that will play with her and model confident behaviors. She can be timid about larger dogs. Cats are fine. If you have children, they need to be over 10 and have grown up with dogs. Dolly is small and does not like unexpected movements. Dolly must have a physically fenced yard. She knows nothing about walking on leashes and will bolt if she gets out. She LOVES to run zoomies and a physically fenced yard gives her this flexibility. Sorry, but this means no apartments for our girl. And finally, no doggie doors - Dolly is WAY too small and easy prey!

What is my personality like: Beautiful, sweet Dolly was one of dozens of small dogs seized in a hoarding case. Raised in a filthy home by 2 drug addicts, her life has been sheltered at best. While she was technically a pet, pet meant something entirely different than what we know and appreciate. Now in foster for 2 months, Dolly has really learned what being cherished and clean and well cared for means and she thinks she likes it!

Once Dolly knows you, she loves you completely. She is a dog that enjoys playing with toys, playing with other dogs, ALL the lap time and snuggles and kisses galore. Dolly rides confidently in a car. Dolly is a sleep in the bed, cuddle in your lap, eager to be a pampered princess sort of girl.

How do I act when I first meet new people: Dolly is a sweet and gentle girl. She will not enthusiastically approach you; in fact, she will likely shy away. But allow someone that she knows and trusts to pick her up and hand her to you and she will melt into your arms.

Tips and Tidbits: There was no information or records found on the scene when Keira was seized by animal control.  Our staff and the shelter vet have estimated her birthdate to be 12/27/23 based on teeth and overall behavior.  

House trained: Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.

Please note - we do not ship or transport our dogs. If you are interested in adopting a dog, take a look at the distance between the dog's location and your location and make sure you are able to make the trip.

Thank you for your interest in a dog who needs a new home. This description contains all that we currently know about this dog. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. When screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, age, temperament, personality, etc. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.

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