• Address: Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/04/09
• Age: Adult
• Gender: Female
• Offered by: Shelter

Chihuahua - Small - Adult - Female - Dog - Annie

Annie was rescued after having given birth to 4 sweet little black puppies and then all were dumped off at H4S's vet's office, in the middle of the night. Annie is a wonderful little girl, ~1>2yrs old, weighs ~15lbs, is a truly devoted companion to her caretaker and gets along well with everyone, dogs, cats, & kids. She is on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. She walks well on-leash and is HOUSEBROKEN! This super-sweet little girl's adoption fee is $125(includes all medical/microchip/health certificate). She is presently in foster care in Rutherfordton, NC. To apply to adopt, please copy and paste the application below, complete all questions and forward to H4S CARes at: h4s_cares@yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Howlin4Spirit Companion Animal Rescue** **Adoption Application** We realize, in a logical perspective, that we are not going to be able to broadly change the World. But, we know we can be an advocate of change. We know that we can not rescue every animal in need, but little by little, we can help one animal at a time. We know we CAN make a difference! ******************************************************************************************************************************************* Thank you, for considering adopting a rescued companion animal. We will review your application and check all your references & then will be in touch to schedule a convenient time for a home visit, to complete the adoption process for your new best friend. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is necessary that we find the correct furever home for every rescued companion animal in our program. Completing this questionaire will help us to determine the personality, temperament and energy level of the animal who will best suit the needs of your family, your lifestyle & your environment. An incomplete application WILL be DISCARDED! Date: Pet interested in: 1. Name of applicant: Spouse/partner's name: 2. Address: City, State, & zip code 3. How long at this address: 4. Telephone #s:(h) (w) (c) 5. Email address: 6. With whom are you employed: Spouse/partner's employer: 7. Occupation: Spouse's occupation: 8. Number of children living in this household: Their ages: 9. What type of environment do you live in: Rural_____Suburb_____City_____ 10. What type of housing do you live in: Apt_____House_____Duplex_____Other_____ 11. Do you own or rent: 12. (a)If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to own a companion animal under 25lbs? over 25lbs? (b) Name and telephone# of landlord: 13.(a) What other dogs/cats have you previously owned and what happened to them: (b) What other dogs/cats currently live in your home:(list breed, sex, age, & if spay/neutered) 14. Are there any other types of animals currently living in your home(if so, explain): 15.(a) What do you know about the breed in question: (b) Are there any specific habits or problems that you are not willing to work with? If so, please specify: 16. Do you have any preferences to the sex of the animal: M___F___No preference____ 17. How did you hear about our rescue, and who referred you to us: 18.(a) Do you have a fenced-in yard and is it connected to your house(entire backyard attached to back door, etc): (b) we need to know height & dimentions of the fenced-in area: (c) Please, describe your fence(chainlink, wooden stockade, vinyl, etc): (d) What type of gates(chain-link, wooden,etc): (e) Can they be opened by children: (f) If you don't have a fenced-in yard, how will the animal be exercised and allowed to elliminate: (g) Do you have a swimming pool? Is it fenced-in separately from the rest of the yard? 19. What member of the family will be taking the MAJOR responsibility for the care of this animal: 20: Does anyone in your family have allergies to ANY animal: 21. What are your plans for this animal: (a) protection/guard:______ (b)companion:______ (c)child's pet:_____(d)pet therapy:_____(e) agility/flyball:_____ (f)obedience:______(g)herding:______(h)ranch work______ (i)other(explain):__________________________________ 22.(a) Have you ever trained a dog in obedience classes? (b) Will you be taking your adopted dog to an obedience class? 23. Will the animal live in the home? If not, where? 24. What shelter will be provided outside: 25. Where, exactly, will the animal sleep at night and be kept when there is no one at home: 26.(a) On the average, how long will the animal be left alone during the day: (b) What is the activity level of your household: _____busy-visits by friends, meetings, children, parties at home _____noisy-TV, stereo, machinery, tools, kids playing _____moderate-normal comings and goings _____quiet-homebodies, few guests 27. Do you believe in dog crates? If so, for what purpose? 28. If you move, what will you do with your companion animal(CA)? 29. When you go on vacation, where will it go and who will care for it? 30. Under what condition would you consider giving up your companion animal? 31. Who is the veteranarian you use(please, provide ALL info): name: address: telephone #: 32. How will your animal travel to the vet, or other places(car, van, in the back of a truck?): 33. May we call your vet and inquire as to your previous/current pet's health care? If not, why? 34. Are you willing to allow an H4S's representative to periodically visit your home? If not, why? 35. List names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 personal references (NOT related to you), with whom you have known for at least 3 years: 1: 2: 3: 36. If you are disabled and should have any special needs, please specify to help us find the BEST companion for you and your needs: 37. Please, tell us a little about yourself and why you feel you could provide a good home for a rescued companion animal: By signing this application, I attest to the fact that I am 18 years of age or older, and that the above information provided is correct: spouse/partner's signature(if married): WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY APPLICANT! Howlin4Spirit CARes...... P.O. Box 711-Rftn, NC 28139.....#828-245-8256 within the heart of every companion animal lies the singular desire to be loved srdogs.com=senior dog rescue ADOPT-A-PET.com=NJzip: 07930/NCzip: 28139 petfinder.org/shelters/NC469.html & petfinder.org/shelters/NJ505.html

CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Chihuahua [Mix]
Age: Adult
Size: Small
Gender: Female
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14575398

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet is house trained
Pet has been spayed/neutered

CONTACT:
Howlin4Spirit Companion Animal Rescue | Rutherfordton, NC | 828-429-8398 | h4s_cares@yahoo.com

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