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About Irina
Meet Irina, a pint-sized companion with a heart big enough to fill your home with joy.
At just 2kg, Rina is a tiny Chihuahua with a lively personality.
Bringing Rina into your life means embracing her charming quirks and celebrating her distinctive character.
She eagerly awaits the moment you return home, ready to be your loyal little shadow and bring warmth and companionship to your days.
Rina may be small, but she certainly knows how to make her presence known. Her love for life is evident in her enthusiasm for walks and passion for squeaky toys and games of fetch.
Although her Chihuahua roots mean she can be a bit reactive to people or bikes passing by, this little lady is unperturbed by loud noises or storms, making her a surprisingly confident and easy-going friend.
While she adores human company she does take some time to warm to people, once she does you'll find a sweet and delightful companion in her.
Rina's protective nature over her toys and food adds to her charming personality.
Ideally, Rina would thrive in a calm home where she can either be the center of attention as the only pet or have a similar-sized, composed male dog friend.
Her new family should be prepared to give Rina the time and space she needs to adjust and settle into her forever home.
Bring Rina home, and you’ll quickly realize that her tiny stature is matched by an enormous amount of love, making her a truly special addition to the right family.
If you're ready for this unique journey with Rina, be sure to fill out her adoption application—she might just be the perfect match for you!
Medical notes
10 year old Irina is desexed and microchipped. She is up to date with her vaccinations as well as flea, tick, intestinal worm and heart worm prevention.
She has had all her dental work done which included all her remaining teeth being extracted due to dental disease. She can still eat just fine.
Upon arriving in care Irina had itchy feet, but she did benefit from a cytopoint injection. Her new owners will need to keep an eye on this moving forward and she may need regular injections or speak with your vet about other options for managing her allergies. She is a tiny 2kgs.
She has had a full health check including bloods and she is an otherwise healthy little girl.
Adoption details
Chihuahua Rescue QLD Inc. is not a first to apply rescue group.We re-home our dogs based on the best possible family we can find them.
The first step to adopting a dog from us is to fill out an expression of interest form.
We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible about your family and your home as this helps us make sure we match you with the most suitable dog.
This form can be found at the following address: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Kczrs885x4lq3N9u4mQhca
Due to the large volume of inquiries we are unable to respond to all applications. If you are considered suitable for the dog you have applied for you will be contacted witihin one week of applying.
Please note: we do not organise any meet and greet without a completed expression of interest form.
Our adoption process involves:
1) Completing online application form - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2) Arranging a meet and greet with the dogs foster carer, after which we ask you to take 24 hours to make a decision about whether you want to adopt this dog
3) A brief home visit and yard check from one of our volunteers
4) Adoption trial spanning four weeks.
We ask that you pay the dogs adoption fee at the beginning of the adoption trial, however this will be refunded if for any reason the dog is not working out in your home within the four week period. We offer a four week adoption trial to make sure that you have plenty of time for your new dog to settle into your home and so we can offer you full support during this period and beyond.
We offer a free health check with our vets at Browns Plains, Jindalee or Kedron vet clinic after you’ve adopted your dog and every dog in our care is up to date with all vet work.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
