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My basic info
Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
14 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
This little lady may be a senior, but she sure doesn't act like one! Confident and friendly to whoever she meets, Precious is interested in everything!
HISTORY
Precious belonged to an elderly woman who got her as a gift when she was still a puppy. Her owner is now suffering from health issues and is no longer able to care for her dogs. She asked HART to find great homes for Precious and Mischief (also available for adoption). They have been in foster care since mid-November and are now ready to go home!
SOCIALIZATION
Everyone is a potential friend, and Precious wastes no time in getting acquainted. Her previous owner told us she was playful and happy even with young grandchildren.
She gets on well with dogs and is polite and friendly. She's not exactly friendly with the cats in her foster home, but after some initial chasing she's settled down and learned to let them be. She would probably cohabit well with a confident, dog-savvy cat. Her foster mom has some backyard poultry - chickens, turkeys and peacocks - and Precious ignores them.
TEMERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
Precious loves being petted and enjoys lap time, but she's not needy. She's very content just to kick back and keep you company on your couch or wherever you happen to be. And if you go out, expect to be welcomed home with a happy dance!
We were told she was playful, and if she had a playful little companion she probably would be. But in her foster home she's generally pretty laid back. She rarely barks.
TRAINING
Precious is just naturally a good girl - she doesn't get into stuff or chew on things. Unfortunately her potty training has been neglected, and although her foster mom is working on this it's likely she'll need a diaper to keep puddles to a minimum. She adjusted quickly to her foster home, and soon learned the household rules and routines.
HEALTH STATUS
According to her original owner she was born in about 2010. She weighs around 10 lbs and appears to be in excellent health - it's hard to believe she's 14 years old. However her teeth badly need cleaning. We will refund her adoption fee in full upon receiving confirmation that she's had dental care within four months of adoption.
Precious was one of a large pack of Chihuahuas used for low-key backyard breeding - we're told she had one litter. She has now been spayed and brought up to date with vaccinations, as well as dewormed and microchipped.
ADOPTION
To see more pictures of Precious, please see her Facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=HearthfireAnimalRescueTeam&set=a.901805642100526.
To adopt Precious, please email us at HearthfireART@gmail.com and request an adoption application form. Her adoption fee is $150. She is located in Kennewick, Eastern Washington, and if necessary we will transport her to an approved adoptive home within the Pacific Northwest.
This little lady may be a senior, but she sure doesn't act like one! Confident and friendly to whoever she meets, Precious is interested in everything!
HISTORY
Precious belonged to an elderly woman who got her as a gift when she was still a puppy. Her owner is now suffering from health issues and is no longer able to care for her dogs. She asked HART to find great homes for Precious and Mischief (also available for adoption). They have been in foster care since mid-November and are now ready to go home!
SOCIALIZATION
Everyone is a potential friend, and Precious wastes no time in getting acquainted. Her previous owner told us she was playful and happy even with young grandchildren.
She gets on well with dogs and is polite and friendly. She's not exactly friendly with the cats in her foster home, but after some initial chasing she's settled down and learned to let them be. She would probably cohabit well with a confident, dog-savvy cat. Her foster mom has some backyard poultry - chickens, turkeys and peacocks - and Precious ignores them.
TEMERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
Precious loves being petted and enjoys lap time, but she's not needy. She's very content just to kick back and keep you company on your couch or wherever you happen to be. And if you go out, expect to be welcomed home with a happy dance!
We were told she was playful, and if she had a playful little companion she probably would be. But in her foster home she's generally pretty laid back. She rarely barks.
TRAINING
Precious is just naturally a good girl - she doesn't get into stuff or chew on things. Unfortunately her potty training has been neglected, and although her foster mom is working on this it's likely she'll need a diaper to keep puddles to a minimum. She adjusted quickly to her foster home, and soon learned the household rules and routines.
HEALTH STATUS
According to her original owner she was born in about 2010. She weighs around 10 lbs and appears to be in excellent health - it's hard to believe she's 14 years old. However her teeth badly need cleaning. We will refund her adoption fee in full upon receiving confirmation that she's had dental care within four months of adoption.
Precious was one of a large pack of Chihuahuas used for low-key backyard breeding - we're told she had one litter. She has now been spayed and brought up to date with vaccinations, as well as dewormed and microchipped.
ADOPTION
To see more pictures of Precious, please see her Facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=HearthfireAnimalRescueTeam&set=a.901805642100526.
To adopt Precious, please email us at HearthfireART@gmail.com and request an adoption application form. Her adoption fee is $150. She is located in Kennewick, Eastern Washington, and if necessary we will transport her to an approved adoptive home within the Pacific Northwest.
Please e-mail us at HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application. Apps must be completed and returned via email.
2.
Interview
We evaluate the app, run a background check, call your vet and landlord, call personal references, and interview all adults in your home.
3.
Interview
We connect you with the pet's releasing owner or foster, who can provide specific information about the pet's needs, habits and history.
4.
Meet the Pet
Because all our pets are in foster homes, you will meet the pet only after your app is approved. Usually we bring the pet to your home.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
If the introduction goes well you sign the contract, pay an adoption fee. and welcome your new family member home.
6.
Take the Pet Home
We continue to be available to provide advice and support throughout the transition period and beyond.
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More about this rescue
People need to rehome animals for various reasons, including changed circumstances, a bad match between the pet and the family, and a desire to help an animal they have rescued find a forever home. Most conventional Animal Rescues are overwhelmed by the need, and people can wait a long time for help. Municipal Shelters do the best they can, but often euthanize "surplus" pets and, even at best, usually cannot offer an environment that makes people feel good about dropping off animals they care about. Advertising animals on Craigslist is potentially risky, especially for people with limited experience in finding quality forever homes.
Our goal is to provide support for individuals who want to help the animals in their care find the right forever home, and who either cannot find help from a Rescue or choose to work independently. We have years of experience actively volunteering for successful Rescue organizations in a senior capacity, and are well equipped to support and advise animal lovers.
We do NOT support backyard breeding, but will help individuals with "accidental litters", on condition that they have their dogs sterilized to ensure no repetition of these accidents.
We have established relationships with conventional Rescues throughout Washington, and where appropriate will help people place their pets with these Rescues.
We provide:
* A trustworthy connection between releasing owners and potential adopters
* Advice and assistance in ensuring that pets offered for adoption are healthy, sterilized and up-to-date on vaccinations
* Personal evaluation of all pets in our program, as needed (We make an effort to meet all the pets in our program but may initially rely on releasing owners for information. Potential adopters may request an evaluation at no charge if they have concerns.)
* Advice and support with the adoption process (including writing pet profiles and taking photographs and video for marketing pets to serious potential adopters, identifying good homes, background checks, documentation, participation in adoption events, setting adoption fees, etc)
* Counseling and other support, as needed (including home visits to potential adopters, provision of food and equipment, funding for vet care, rehabilitation advice, introductions to conventional rescues, etc)
People need to rehome animals for various reasons, including changed circumstances, a bad match between the pet and the family, and a desire to help an animal they have rescued find a forever home. Most conventional Animal Rescues are overwhelmed by the need, and people can wait a long time for help. Municipal Shelters do the best they can, but often euthanize "surplus" pets and, even at best, usually cannot offer an environment that makes people feel good about dropping off animals they care about. Advertising animals on Craigslist is potentially risky, especially for people with limited experience in finding quality forever homes.
Our goal is to provide support for individuals who want to help the animals in their care find the right forever home, and who either cannot find help from a Rescue or choose to work independently. We have years of experience actively volunteering for successful Rescue organizations in a senior capacity, and are well equipped to support and advise animal lovers.
We do NOT support backyard breeding, but will help individuals with "accidental litters", on condition that they have their dogs sterilized to ensure no repetition of these accidents.
We have established relationships with conventional Rescues throughout Washington, and where appropriate will help people place their pets with these Rescues.
We provide:
* A trustworthy connection between releasing owners and potential adopters
* Advice and assistance in ensuring that pets offered for adoption are healthy, sterilized and up-to-date on vaccinations
* Personal evaluation of all pets in our program, as needed (We make an effort to meet all the pets in our program but may initially rely on releasing owners for information. Potential adopters may request an evaluation at no charge if they have concerns.)
* Advice and support with the adoption process (including writing pet profiles and taking photographs and video for marketing pets to serious potential adopters, identifying good homes, background checks, documentation, participation in adoption events, setting adoption fees, etc)
* Counseling and other support, as needed (including home visits to potential adopters, provision of food and equipment, funding for vet care, rehabilitation advice, introductions to conventional rescues, etc)
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We'll also keep you updated on Mischief's adoption status with email updates.
