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FOR ADOPTION! Note: Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:
DOG APPLICATION LINK: .roadtorescuela/dog-application
Stardust (female)
Intake date: 12/9/2023
American Eskimo
DOB 9/7/2016
11.14 pounds
Adoption fee: $170, which includes vetting, microchip
Good with other dogs: yes
Cats: unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test
Vetting and other: altered (spayed/neutered), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm *POSITIVE, fecal positive (hookworms – treated and now negative); dental performed (5 extractions), 6 month Proheart injection (heartworm prevention), on monthly flea prevention, microchipped
Health issues: heartworm *POSITIVE
Temperament: very shy, submissive, timid (requires patient home – experience with former breeder dogs welcome to apply)
Energy level: low/medium
Groom needs: High; regular brushing to avoid matting and to reduce shedding
Biography: Stardust came in with Cashmere from a breeder operation via a rescue friend. They have both lived their entire lives outdoors with no family of their own. They are both very timid and scared but they are slowly coming around. We pick them up often to get them accustomed to being carried. We touch them and pet them and kiss them. These are things they’ve never experienced so it’s new to them. It will take time and patience but once a former breeder dogs learns that affection from a human is something they like, they slowly start coming around. A breeder dog may never fully be like a dog that’s lived his or her entire life with a family filled with love and attention but through dedication from an adopter, they can make strides. Stardust does great in a kennel if needed but she doesn’t respond much to a leash. She will just stand there when we set her down… so we do have to coax her a bit to help her move. We will require a home with a sturdy fence – over 5 feet tall and preferably wood plank as opposed to chain link. In the beginning, she would be considered a flight risk until she gets to know her adopter and her new home so it’s imperative that when outdoors, she be in a secure harness (we will send her home with a harness). While she may acclimate very quickly to your home, we always err on the side of caution. In other words, we are writing this profile as a worst case scenario. We’d love someone who has experience with retired, scared breeder dogs as they would understand what it takes to help them overcome and acclimate. Plus, they would understand dogs like Stardust don’t come in the home giving kisses, being social, running up for affection, etc. It just takes a special person. If you think that’s you, we welcome your application.
RETIRED BREEDER DOGS:
(This may or may not be typical of this particular dog.) Some retired breeder dogs are different than your typical dog that has grown up in a home. Many don’t understand human affection, touch, handling or even being picked up (by other than the nape of the neck as you would lift a puppy). They typically don’t understand a leash or the sights and sounds of a home. Many have spent their entire lives in a kennel and many have only lived outdoors. They are used to eating, sleeping, defecating and urinating in their kennel. In some breeder operations, the dogs are hosed down while in their kennels. Many of them spin when anxious, nervous, afraid or even happy because they are used to being only in a kennel with limited mobility. It may take months or years before they can overcome their past. In some cases, they really never do… but they can learn to accept your love and affection. If you love doggie kisses, you may never get one… but you can teach them to kiss by offering a treat for a kiss. These dogs aren’t broken, they just need someone with a big enough heart, the time, the patience and enough compassion to help them navigate their new world. These dogs are not for everyone and it’s important to us that we find them the RIGHT home, not just a home.
*Heartworm POSITIVE: Don’t let heartworms discourage you from adopting a heartworm positive dog! We have tons of examples of dogs adopted and then ultimately testing heartworm negative following our instructions! STARDUST is on (or has completed) twice a day Doxycycline for 30 days, and he/she has received a 6 month Proheart injection. The Proheart injection releases heartworm prevention into their system continuously for 6 months as opposed to the MONTHLY pill which releases prevention only when first administered. Coupled with Doxycycline, the gentle kill (or slow-kill) method is a safer alternative to the harsh immiticide (arsenic) treatment. The Doxycycline kills bacteria, which heartworms thrive on, thus weakening the heartworms and eventually they will die off, but it could take months and possibly up to two years before (s)he will be heartworm free. The 6 month Proheart injection kills any heartworm larvae and sterilizes the adult heartworms so they no longer reproduce. While the “gentle kill” or “slow kill” method does take longer than traditional harsh veterinary treatment, we prefer this method because there is less risk, it is not as harsh on the dog and the dog does not have to be confined for up to two months during the treatment. We recommend the dog receives another 30 day course of Doxycycline when s(he) receives their next Proheart injection (6 months from the first injection). After one year, we recommend the dog be retested for heartworms. If positive, continue the Doxycycline every 6 months along with the Proheart injection. If negative, continue with regular heartworm prevention (Proheart injection or monthly pill or topical) just like you would do for any heartworm negative dog. If negative, discontinue the Doxycycline regimen. We do require that any interested adopters understand heartworms. They must also agree to continue our method of treatment or, if they wish, they can opt for traditional veterinary treatment; however they cannot choose to do nothing and we do require an agreement/contract be signed that the adopter will continue with a plan to rid him/her of the heartworms. We highly recommend that you discuss this with your veterinarian BEFORE applying (better yet, show this write-up to your vet) as some vets will ONLY do the traditional veterinary treatment... (which is poison). (Note: Heartworms are not contagious from dog-to-dog or by any other means OTHER THAN a bite from an infected mosquito. That is the only way dogs get heartworms and the only way to protect them is through prevention.)
**IMPORTANT NOTES**
*We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved. We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.
*Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever! We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family! We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing. There is no exception to this rule!
*PREDATORS: IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times! PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER! For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR. Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive. TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
*NO SMALL CHILDREN!! As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended. Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children. KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL! Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.
*HOUSETRAINING: We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained. While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night. Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home. Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.
*KENNELING: We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog. This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.
*We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome. Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.
*Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty. That’s our guarantee.
Other notes: This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La. We are 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes. DOG APPLICATION LINK: .roadtorescuela/dog-application
Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal. We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application. The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered. We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply.
Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption.
CONTACT: Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page. Please indicate the name when communicating with us.
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“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~ Gandhi
Be responsible ~ Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life. Blessings.