Adoption information
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About Missy
“ Don’t let my age fool you - I’m a sprightly girl who loves getting out & about and exploring the world.
I would prefer a home with older children or just adults who won’t leave me alone for more than 4 or 5 hours at a time and would love another small doggy companion who is friendly, mature & playful (just like me).
I’m not sure I could handle living in an apartment as I love pottering in the back garden, sniffing my way around the perimeter and looking after my toileting needs on the grass - I’m perfectly housetrained and am happy using a doggy door.
Cats are not my favourite animals but I currently live with 2 chickens that have the run of the garden & we get along just fine as long as they allow me to sniff their bottoms every day just so I can make sure that it’s the same 2 chickens that were there yesterday! I’m not worried by noisy things like vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers or thunderstorms.
If you adopt me you will have to allow me to occasionally cuddle on the couch with you and if I sometimes choose to sleep on your bed rather than mine, I will prefer to stay near your feet.
Overall I’m a chilled, sociable, happy & very well mannered lady but I will bark to let you know when there are other people or dogs around. I’m told that I walk well on lead but am not thrilled about going for drives in the car.
Here’s a few other random things about me: My coat doesn’t shed so you won’t have to constantly clean up after me - I just need to visit the groomer every few months so I don’t get too shaggy ; I don’t have a sweet tooth or go mad for doggy treats ; I love tummy rubs (who doesn’t?) and playing tug-of-war with people (and I have a favourite toy for this) ; Apart from my daily medication I am not a high-maintenance dog and don’t need constant attention from humans - I just like to be around you guys.
If you’ve read this far and are interested in adopting me, I would love to meet you & any doggy companions who live with you. “
Medical notes
Medical Notes for Missy
11 year old Missy came to us last year as a heart worm positive dog from a local shelter. She has been through the full heart worm treatment protocol and now has the all clear after her most recent blood test showed no sign of infestation.
During the time we’ve had Missy, we’ve discovered she has Cushings disease, but it is now well controlled with twice daily doses of Trilostane.
She also has some skin allergies as is common in this breed, and she responds well to Apoquel once daily.
Missy has had a dental with 9 extractions just last month. She is desexed, microchipped, up to date with C5 vaccination and ProHeart injection for 12 months protection against heart worm. She is also up to date with flea, tick and intestinal worm prevention.
Missy is a bit overweight at 8.8kg, so we would recommend that diet and exercise be part of her ongoing daily routine, as well as regular vet checks to keep an eye on the management of her Cushings disease and general health and well being.
Please be aware that Missy requires both Trilostane and Apoquel daily, and please consider the cost of these medications before applying. Apoquel is roughly $150 for a two month supply and Trilostane $240 for 200 days worth. This works out to around $23 a week.
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.
