My name is Tory (T litter)!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. - VA Chapter

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Color

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Age

Puppy

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

14133

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/14133
Meet Tory, a sweet boy full of puppy energy, eager to show his new family that he is ready to learn about the world.

Name: Tori
Gender: Male
Breed: Mixed
Age: 9 weeks old (est. date of birth 11/14/24)
Weight: 8.0 lbs
Expected adult weight: 20-25-pounds
Current Location: Strasburg, VA

PERSONALITY
Tory is a friendly, social and playful little boy who will seek out his humans for affection.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This wee guy needs the right supervision to keep him on the right path while he grows.

This pup is too young to be neutered, and his future family will need to arrange for this at the appropriate time.
Because Tory is so young, he is recently out of quarantine and since he has only had two of the required three distemper shots, he cannot go outside of the foster’s fenced yard so he has not yet begun leash training.
This little guy is too young to hold his bladder for more than four hours so he can’t yet begin crate training. He is, however, doing a good job going potty outside in the yard and using the pee pads when he’s inside

COMPANIONSHIP
Tory is full of puppy energy. He loves playing and napping in equal measure, loves humans and craves their company, whether hanging around his people indoors, on exploring the outdoors.

This friendly little guy enjoys following his humans around in the yard when they're exploring outdoors.

TRAINING AND LEARNING
Every day Tory learns new things about the world and about how to have good puppy manners. Potty training is going well and he is doing a good job using the pee pads. He likes sleeping on his elevated Kuranda bed. He does a good job sitting for attention but he still needs to be encouraged to keep sitting or he will soon pop up, unable to contain this exuberance.

TRAITS AND IDEAL HOME
Tory’s ideal home is one with a patient family ready to help him learn to be his best self. He would thrive in a home where he will be lovingly rewarded for learning commands, how to politely walk on a leash, stay quietly in his crate, greet people with good manners and all sorts of other important doggy skills. As he learns, Tory will reward their family with sweetness and loyalty.

LOVE AND AFFECTION
Tori’s foster mom reports that each day, he shows more affection. He loves when his humans pet him and he is almost brave enough to climb into a lap for snuggles.
Tory does love to be held and give kisses. In his kennel, he entertains himself while also entertaining anyone watching, as he engages in adorable play with tug toys, stuffed toys and Nylabones.

If you’re searching for a pint-size pup who will be a super sweet and loyal companion, this may be your guy.

PLEASE NOTE
Because this puppy is so young, it has only received 2 of the required 3 puppy distemper vaccines. This is very IMPORTANT because it means that the immune system will not be fully functioning until about 16 weeks of age. Until then, the puppy MUST stay out of public places where it could be exposed to the germs of other dogs. These no puppy zones include all pet stores, dog parks, and for apartment dwellers, areas used by other dogs. These requirements are strictly for the puppy’s medical safety and longevity.

Included Veterinary Care:
Visit to Veterinarian: Health certificate included
Vaccinations: Up to date for her age
Microchipped
Heartworm Preventative
Flea and Tick Preventative
Worm/Parasite Treatments
This pup is too young to be neutered, and his future family will need to arrange for this at the appropriate time.

Rescue

Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. - VA Chapter

Contact info

Pet ID

14133

Contact

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Phone

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adopt@ophrescue.org

Website

http://www.ophrescue.org

Address

P.O.Box 90813, Alexandria, VA 22309

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Step 1: The Application

Each prospective adopter fills out an adoption application. The adoption application is a simple form that asks information about you and why you are looking to adopt. Essentially, this application gives us necessary information about you and your lifestyle, training beliefs and background with animals. We strive to find the best homes possible for our dogs, as well as find the right dog for you and your lifestyle.

Once we receive the application, it is processed in the order that it was received. Our volunteers will contact your personal references, veterinary reference and landlord where applicable, and ask to discuss your interest in adoption and past experiences as a pet owner.

It is helpful if you contact your references so that they can anticipate our calls.

Keep in mind, that depending on the timing of your application, the dog you are interested in can already have multiple applications for adoption. However, rest assured that there are many dogs that need forever homes, and OPH will work with you to find you a dog that closely matches what you are looking for.

Step 2: The Meeting

Once your application is approved, you will be contacted by an OPH Adoption Coordinator to schedule a “meet and greet” with the dog you are interested in. We prefer that everyone in the immediate family, including your current dog (if you have one) come to the appointment to meet your potential new family member. Adopting a dog is a big decision and requires a commitment from everyone. If you currently own a dog, it must be up to date on its shots and spayed/neutered.

Sometimes we will also conduct a home check, which is at our discretion.

At the meet and greet, the foster will be able to provide you with a wealth of personality information about the dog you are interested in. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to really assess if this is the dog for you. You will be able to interact with the dog to ensure that he/she is exactly what you want.

Step 3: The Adoption

Before you bring your new family member home, you must sign an Adoption Contract with OPH. In addition, the adoption fee is requested. Please refer to the “What the Adoption Fee Covers” link for detailed information on the fees. The adoption fee is non-refundable.

Please remember that adoption fees barely cover our expenses of rescuing a dog. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue our life-saving work.

If, at the time of adoption, your dog was not already spayed/neutered, you will be required to agree to spay/neuter your dog and provide us a deposit fee. Our adoption contract requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered within 1 month of adoption or when age appropriate. Once this has been verified, your deposit check will be returned to you.

Step 4: Post Adoption Follow Up

Our goal is to help you enjoy life with your new dog to the fullest extent possible. If issues arise, or you just need some good advice, we are happy to do follow-up counseling by telephone and email. We can also suggest dog trainers in the area as additional resources. Also, at the time of adoption, you are provided with a pamphlet full of information and links to online resources to help with behavioral related issues like potty training and house training. This information can also be accessed from the “Information” tab on the OPH home page.

IF ANYTHING PREVENTS YOU FROM KEEPING YOUR DOG

Sometimes situations arise which cannot be helped. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep a dog you’ve adopted from Operation Paws for Homes, the dog cannot be given away.

It doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the adoption. You must either return the dog to Operations Paws for Homes, or obtain approval from Operations Paws for Homes to transfer ownership to a friend or relative

Go meet their pets

We hold adoption events at local pet stores throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Please visit our www.ophrescue.org website and click on the Events tab for additional information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit our website at - www.ophrescue.org/events

MEET AND GREETS

We primarily rely on meet & greets for potential adopters. Approved adopters may meet adoptable animals at the home of the animal's foster, or possibly in the adopter's own home.

More about this rescue

Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. is a 501c3 organization that was started by a small group of experienced rescuers. We set out to create a rescue that believes all animals deserve our love and help, regardless of geography, that customer service is a crucial part of rescue, and that volunteers have a right to rescue how, when, and where they want to, and be treated with respect.

We rescue all breeds of dog and offer guidance to owners needing to rehome their pets. Why do we give our time, our hearts, and our homes? Because we love animals, and because someone has to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” ~Gandhi