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a binding contract. To learn more about our adoption process, please visit our Adoption Process page on our website at .rescuecrew.
~Eligiable for our Respect your Elders Program~
Hello! My name is Sharon (spoken just like Ozzy because is there any other way it can be said?) and I am on the search for my retirement home! I’m a senior gal with some special needs so let me tell you about myself to see if you’re the right home for me!
I was found as a stray in rough shape and brought to a local impound. They estimated me to be around 12 years old! My nails were so long that they were curled and starting to grow into my pads, my skin was red and irritated with scabs, wounds and hair loss patches, I was thin, and I was having mobility issues. With proper veterinary care and lots of love, I’m in much better shape! I still have mobility issues, and the vet thinks I could have some neuropathy going on which basically effects my nerves. We have found that steroids and pain meds help me so I will likely be on those for the rest of my life! I look a little funny getting around but it’s just my normal! Because my back legs don’t work well, I can’t do any stairs and any walks you want to take with me would have to be with me in a stroller. The really good news is that because I’m an older gal, my happy place is snuggled in bed with my person/people so my limited mobility doesn’t bother me much at all! Foster mom got a heated blanket and oh my goodness… I never want to leave bed!
In my ideal world, I would be the only dog in your home to dote on, but I can be tolerant of small, low energy dogs that leave me alone. My foster home has other dogs and in typical chihuahua fashion, I must give them a piece of my mind sometimes! If you want a good laugh, ask my foster mom to show you the photo evidence of these scolding sessions. I am small but I am mighty. Hehe! Again, because I am a chihuahua, I really bond to one or two people and outsiders will likely receive barking, a little growling and some side eye. Maybe they should have named me Karen instead of Sharon! *shrugs* I am who I am. No small children for me either, please!
My foster mom is my person in my foster home! My foster dad is alright too but not nearly as cool as her. We are best friends and like I mentioned earlier, snuggled up next to her on my heated blanket is my favorite place in the world! Toss in some ear rubs and it's the best day ever! They put me in a room to eat breakfast and dinner and I immediately let them know that I would like to return to my throne as soon as I’m done. A dog bed on the ground? Blasphemy! Now that I am in my senior years, I’d really prefer not to spend too much time alone. I would much rather be with you as much as possible!
My foster parents absolutely adore me. I have brought a lot of smiles, laughs, snuggles and love to their life and they told me that they can’t wait for my forever family to get to cherish those things. I obviously had a tough life before coming into rescue and I’m so glad it’s behind me. I can’t wait to find my retirement home that will love and spoil me. Oh, and maybe get me a heated blanket? Sorry, can’t hurt to mention, right? My mobility issues make me a little more work, but I promise I’m worth it. If you’d like to learn more or meet me, make sure to submit your application!
Respect Your Elders.
A senior for seniors pet adoption program
If you're a senior 65 years of age or older, we offer you the opportunity to adopt a senior pet at a discounted fee. Senior pets are identified as follows:
Senior small breed dogs: 10+ years old Senior medium & large breed dogs: 7+ years old Senior cats: 10+ years oldThe "Respect Your Elders" adoption fee is $65 plus MN general sales tax (8.525%).
Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. All companion animals adopted by The Rescue Crew are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLK (cats) or heartworm (dogs), microchipped, dewormed and provided with monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives prior to adoption.
The Rescue Crew is a foster based rescue organization, meaning all of our adoptable pets are located in homes throughout Minnesota. We do not have a physical location where you can stop by to visit the animals - we require the completion of an Adoption Request Form prior to meeting any of our adoptable pets in foster care. For the most complete information regarding this animal, and all of our adoptable pets, please ensure you are visiting our website directly at .RescueCrew. You can also access the necessary online forms here as well.