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Buffy

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female

Columbia, TN

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Buffy is a 1 ¾ year old Malti Poo. She had a traumatic situation when her 79 year old mama had a fall resulting in a brain hemorrhage. Her Dad had passed away in October. Buffy is a Very sweet girl, she LOVES to snuggle – spent most of her days snuggling with her dad. She has So much energy. Loves to run and leap – she is a far jumper. She Loves to play catch with her little rubber critters. Her mom called her a “Flying Wallenda”. She has seemed to be good with other dogs – Daughter-in-law has 4, and the 2 nice ones get along great with her. She is shy of aggressive players but warms up to them. We don’t know how she will do with all of the changes in her life. She needs grooming, especially if she keeps her harness on. Her harness is great for on the leash especially and easier to catch her with if she is having trouble adjusting (OR if she finds a rogue sock or other fantastic thing she wants to steal and run around the house with!) She would pick-pocket me every day when we visited, and try to see if I had chapstick she could steal to chew on. Buffy was eating 2 scoops of her food a day, morning and night, but my friend looking after her gave her 1 heaping at dinner only. She often ate on a plastic tray that should be in her things. She can be taught to eat out of a bowl, but her mom said she wouldn’t do it. She carries the food a few steps away, often. If there are other dogs, I think she eats faster. However, Buffy did not receive a lot of training and consistent training, and therefore has some less desirable habits. The most difficult one is her potty habits. She doesn’t have many tinkle accidents But also doesn’t have a way to ask to go out. Her mama said that she would just stare at her in a certain way, when she needed to go out. In her mother’s house, if she didn’t poop outside, she would go behind the recliner or under the kitchen table and poop. Sometimes would eat it. I didn’t get the chance to order the supplements that help change the flavor or add pumpkin to see if that would help. That is definitely her worst habit. I believe it’s partly timing for letting her out and teaching her a signal. She does get nervous of loud noises, even barking of other dogs. This causes her to not finish pottying sometimes. Other less good habits – pulling on the leash. She pulls Very hard for a tiny dog, and runs circles around you. But she Loves to be outside. If she gets out, she runs very fast. She lived on a farm and would run huge circles for a while then run home. I believe with the right, consistent training, Buffy would be a great pet companion.Available dogs are met by appointment only and pre-approved adopters ONLY.Our dogs are currently in a foster homes which can answer your questions better than anyone else. We promise our fosters that we will qualify all potential adopters before we ask them to communicate with potential adopters.The application is the first step. Pleae complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/You will be contacted if further information is needed. We are 100% volunteer powered. Volunteers process the applications and need time above their personal needs and full-time jobs to process the apps.Please have patience. We do not have any paid staff members. Our adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies, HW check, and microchip. Russell Rescue dogs are fostered in the Middle Tennessee area. We do not ship/transport our dogs, so the approved adopter must be willing to travel to Tennessee. Russell Rescue will try to first place our rescue dogs locally or in surrounding states.Russell Rescue is not open to the public for visiting hours. We do not have a physical location of our own. You can text our team if you need assistance with your app or have questions about your app status: 502-805-7786.January 9, 2025, 1:13 am

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Draco (FL)

Maltese

Male, Young

Chattanooga, TN

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Please read the entire bio for this rescue, it will provide all the information that one needs to decide if they would like to apply to adopt from SCMR. Adoption fee: $400.00 Draco is a 5 yr old, 7 lb, male Maltese with lots of love to give to the right home. He would be fine in a home with older folks, since he loves to cuddle and snuggle! He will stand on two feet for you to pick him up and cradle him in your arms. He plays with the dogs in his foster's home but would love to get all of the attention from you. He also enjoys walks, car rides, cats, and showing affection by licking. It is important to know that Draco does have aggression issues. He will bite strangers, and he is protective of his space and may fight other dogs. He needs a home that will understand this and work with him. We thought we had found a great forever home for him, but he tried to bite the new family when they went to visit. So Draco needs to have time, a lot of time,to adjust to his new home. He may even need to be crated when visitors come to the home. Because of his behavior concerns, anyone adopting him will be asked to sign an addendum to the adoption contract regarding his aggression. Draco wears a belly band inside and goes outside for business. Because of his young age, Please see our Senior for Senior adoption policy, the link to our website is https://www.scmradoption.com/policies Draco is doing well in his foster home, so he is save and being loved in Largo, Fl while waiting for you. He is being loved in Largo, Fl while waiting for you. Adoption fee: $400.00 Out-of-state adoptions are possible; however, the approved adoptive home is responsible for making the necessary arrangements to pick up their new little one. To be considered to adopt me, please fill out an APPLICATION. NOTE: SCMR DOES NOT adopt to homes with children under the age of 10 years or homes with Electric Fences. You can help make a difference one dog at a time. If you would like to sponsor one of our babies, we accept online donations via PayPal or send a check to us at P.O. Box 2005, Chattanooga, TN 37409. We thank you for whatever you can help us with. Any donation is appreciated and is tax deductible, as allowed by law, as we are a qualified non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All our males are sent with BELLY BANDS! for a one time Donation that goes direct to SCMR please go to our paypal link: December 29, 2024, 1:49 pm

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Pogo

Maltese

Male, Adult

Memphis, TN

Size

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

Details

Story

Pogo is a three year old 10 lb male Pomeranian ??? Mix. Possibly a Maltese mix? He is a sweet guy and is doing well with other small dogs in his foster home. Pogo is heartworm negative and neutered. He seems accustomed to car rides and sleeping on the human’s bed. His adoption fee is $200 After reading this pet's info, if you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the online adoption application found at realgooddogrescue.com The ideal home for this Real Good Dog will have a secure fenced yard. A solid history of excellent vet care for current or previous pets is required. Preference will be given to applicants who have specific breed experience and own their own home. Please visit www.realgooddogrescue.com to submit an electronic application if you are interested in adopting this or any other Real Good Dog. Adopters are encouraged to initiate their 30 days free pet insurance as soon as they take possession of the pet. Do this by calling PetFirst 855-710-7387 Adopters may also INITIATE transfer of the pet's microchip by going directly to the chip company's website and following instructions. Your adoption paperwork has the microchip #, company name and you have an adoption agreement showing transfer from rescue to individual.

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Sugar

Maltese

Female, Adult

Memphis, TN

Size

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

Details

Story

Sugar is a two year old, 14 lb possibly Maltese mix. She has long legs! Sugar was surrendered to rescue so she could be better taken care of. She is spayed and up to date on all vaccines. She is heartworm negative and has had proheart 12. She has been underfed in the past and has a ravenous appetite right now. She has also been confined to a kennel and needs more training to be housebroken. Her adoption fee is $200 After reading this pet's info, if you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the online adoption application found at realgooddogrescue.com The ideal home for this Real Good Dog will have a secure fenced yard. A solid history of excellent vet care for current or previous pets is required. Preference will be given to applicants who have specific breed experience and own their own home. Please visit www.realgooddogrescue.com to submit an electronic application if you are interested in adopting this or any other Real Good Dog. Adopters are encouraged to initiate their 30 days free pet insurance as soon as they take possession of the pet. Do this by calling PetFirst 855-710-7387 Adopters may also INITIATE transfer of the pet's microchip by going directly to the chip company's website and following instructions. Your adoption paperwork has the microchip #, company name and you have an adoption agreement showing transfer from rescue to individual.

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Bella Luna (NC)

Maltese

Female, Senior

Chattanooga, TN

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Please read the entire bio for this rescue, it will provide all the information that one needs to decide if they would like to apply to adopt from SCMR.Adoption fee: $125.00Bella Luna is a female Maltese (mix?). She is 14 yrs old and weighs about 14 lbs. Her family was having trouble keeping up with her health care and surrendered her to a very caring vet hospital. The hospital took care of Bella's issues and got her back on her thyroid medications and in shape to come to foster care in SCMR.She is a great little girl who lets her foster mom know when she needs to go out. Bella gets along with the other dogs in the home. Bella is a good eater and takes her meds easily. She likes a nice soft place to nap, sleeps in the big bed at night and loves to be cuddled!Bella is being fostered in Hickory, NC.Adoption fee: $125.00 Out-of-state adoptions are possible; however, the approved adoptive home is responsible for making the necessary arrangements to pick up their new little one. To be considered to adopt me, please fill out an APPLICATION. NOTE: SCMR DOES NOT adopt to homes with children under the age of 10 years or homes with Electric Fences. You can help make a difference one dog at a time. If you would like to sponsor one of our babies, we accept online donations via PayPal or send a check to us at P.O. Box 2005, Chattanooga, TN 37409. We thank you for whatever you can help us with. Any donation is appreciated and is tax deductible, as allowed by law, as we are a qualified non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All our males are sent with BELLY BANDS! for a one time Donation that goes direct to SCMR please go to our paypal link: November 4, 2024, 6:23 pm

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Special Needs

Grumpy (GA)

Maltese

Male, Senior

Chattanooga, TN

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained,

Story

Please read the entire bio for this rescue, it will provide all the information that one needs to decide if they would like to apply to adopt from SCMR.Adoption fee: $100.00 Grumpy Surprise! Grumpy isn't grumpy at all...he's a old-timer sweetheart! We don't have an age but imagine it could be 12-14 years old. He weighs 12/5 pounds and is a diabetic. Grumpy came to SCMR from a Knoxville shelter where he was surrendered by his owner probably because of his diabetes. But he is so easy when getting his insulin shots...doesn't react at all. He loves everybody and other animals. Grumpy is being fostered in Rossville, GA. If you can't care for a diabetic but want to help Grumpy, please consider sponsoring him and becoming one of his angels to help SCMR cover the cost of his insulin and meds. Grumpy is grateful for any help! Adoption Fee: $100.00 Out-of-state adoptions are possible; however, the approved adoptive home is responsible for making the necessary arrangements to pick up their new little one. To be considered to adopt me, please fill out an APPLICATION. NOTE: SCMR DOES NOT adopt to homes with children under the age of 10 years or homes with Electric Fences. You can help make a difference one dog at a time. If you would like to sponsor one of our babies, we accept online donations via PayPal or send a check to us at P.O. Box 2005, Chattanooga, TN 37409. We thank you for whatever you can help us with. Any donation is appreciated and is tax deductible, as allowed by law, as we are a qualified non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All our males are sent with BELLY BANDS! for a one time Donation that goes direct to SCMR please go to our paypal link: November 4, 2024, 6:23 pm

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