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About Zali
When you adopt a dog from a rescue, especially a shyer one, it's natural to wonder if they've been mistreated. Not all rescue dogs have, however unfortunately Zali really does have a life of tragedy behind her. Zali has suffered the most terrible abuse at the hands of her former owner. She was rescued by the RSPCA in appalling condition. Zali was transferred into our care for foster and rehabilitation as well as surgery to repair some of her injuries.
When Zali was rescued, she had an untreated injury to her tail which had become necrotic. Her tail was rotten and infected and all that could be done was amputate. She also had severe pain in her legs and hip, a result of untreated luxating patellas. Zali underwent a major surgery on her knee when she was well enough.
Zali has spent months in foster care and has experienced love, care, patience and to trust humans again. However she will never be a confident, relaxed dog. Zali is easily frightened and she needs a very gentle and loving home.
It's essential Zali is adopted to a home with another dog. This gives her a sense of wellbeing and we will not consider any homes without a doggy companion for Zali.
Despite the pain and terror that has been inflicted on Zali, she's as sweet as they come. If something scares her, she runs and cowers but she's never aggressive. She has an incredible pillow obsession and once she discovered how good life was in a loving family home, she's taken to snuggling up on a pile of cushions at every chance she gets. Cant find Zali? Look on the couch behind the cushion, she's probably sleeping.
Whilst we don't know what exactly was used to hurt Zali, we see the outcome. If you think she looks a tad scruffy, it's because clippers terrify her. She has a trim with scissors but we don't force frightening experiences on her. We have gradually worked to desensitize her to her fears by providing gentle and positive experiences only.
Zali has a gorgeous soft pen, which we fill with comfy pillows. She loves to retreat into it and feel safe and secure.
In an environment she's comfortable in, Zali enjoys spending time in the sun with the other dogs, cuddling on the couch and she jumps with joy when foster mum comes home.
This precious girl is delightful. She is still shy and timid with new people, but we are looking for the right people to be Zali's forever family and commit to walking beside Zali through this new life.
Medical notes
All Chihuahua Rescue Queensland dogs have been fully health checked by our vets. We offer a free post-adoption health check with Greencross Vets at Chermside, Jindalee, Browns Plains or Indooroopilly hospitals. This gives you the opportunity to talk directly to the vet about any questions you may have. We provide all veterinary records for each dog, including copies of blood tests, any relevant xrays and medical notes.
All Chihuahua Rescue Queensland dogs are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. We test all our dogs for heartworm and treat them with regular parasite prevention.
Zali has no tail as it had to be amputated due to infection. She has a common condition called luxating patellas and has had surgery to stabilise her knee whilst in care.
She has recovered well from her surgeries and our vets have cleared her for adoption.
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 Indooroopilly, 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.
