Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***Puppy Pals Rescue will not be participating in public Meet and Greets or other public activities until further notice. We are following the HSUS
and the Dayton Humane Society guidelines until the
COVID-19 virus crisis passes.***
FEE is for both Abby and Sammy - bonded pair
Abby and Sammy are a bonded pair of seven-year-old, 10-pound Chihuahua mixes. They came to PPR in January very frightened after being surrendered by their owner.
They have had four owners, through no fault of their own, so they have learned that retreating into their shells is the best option. But they have made progress since they've been with their PPR foster – they will probably always be timid, but they love food, scratches and to go out into the fenced yard, which really gets them moving and happy.
Abby is the more outgoing of the two and a bit goofy - she is VERY food motivated. She has gotten used to spending time with her foster dog brothers and Mom on the couch watching TV in the evenings, and she loves to be stroked and scratched.
Abby has a permanently luxated patella in her rear-left leg. This means her kneecap has slipped and causes her to walk with a slight limp. She moves around fine and she can handle small steps. She is on a daily arthritis supplement. Our vet did say it’s possible that an operation could help her leg. Abby also gets scratchy skin – it’s helped to not feed her typical proteins like chicken or beef. She’s eating sweet potato and duck right now and it helps a lot.
Sammy is very shy and probably always will be – it takes him a while to get used to things, he freezes up when he gets nervous. However, he gets very excited to see his foster Mom, enjoys scratches and LOVES going outside in the fenced yard – he really comes to life! Also, he gets down with his "Sammy dance" when there's food around – see the video!
All that being said, they are actually really low maintenance – they’re not high energy and they are obedient and quiet. Both are good around cats and other friendly dogs. They could be crated just fine, but they are so quiet and often very still that a crate hasn’t been needed. They willingly use potty pads if they can’t get outside (or won’t go outside when it’s cold!!). They will potty outside if kept on a schedule. Neither does well on a leash – they are too nervous and freeze up.
We are looking for a person or family (older teen kids only) that has experience with small and timid dogs. A fenced in yard is a must – not because they have a lot of energy, but because it makes them very happy and more relaxed to roam around the yard. These two need a home that won't rush them into new experiences and will appreciate them for who they are – someone who just “gets” them.
Abby and Sammy are two very, very sweet dogs who deserve, finally, a permanent and loving home.
If you have questions about these pups, please contact the foster home at the link below. If you think these are the pups for you, please go to PPR's Applications Page and apply! Please email the foster home at the link below to let them know you have applied, as sometimes forms seem to get lost in cyberspace.
PPR pups are featured at Petco in Centerville at the Cross Pointe Center one Saturday each month from Noon – 3:00. Check PPR's Events Page for dates and contact the foster home at the link below to see if these pups will be attending! (Please note that we do not do on-site adoptions. There is an application process which includes references and a home visit.)
Would you like to meet these pups? If an application is completed (no obligations) – we could arrange a meet and greet if you are local to the pups' foster home.
Abby and Sammy are being fostered in Dayton by Heidi. Please use this link to email with any questions you may have.
If the link does not work, please copy and paste the following address: cyrus43821@gmail.com
