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Say hello to Frieda! She is a 6 year old Maltese/Chihuahua mix (throw in almost 25% Pug and you've got a super cool mutt per her DNA testing!). Frieda is a stout, stocky girl weighing in at 21lbs. This girl is a sweetheart and will make an excellent canine companion for a lucky family. Frieda is housetrained and has wonderful leash manners. She is very food motivated and this has made her training quite fun and rewarding. Frieda does not need a ton of exercise - she is quite content with a daily walk in addition to regular potty breaks. Frieda is not overly needy either - she happily seeks attention, pets, and praise, then is happy to lay on her bed quietly chewing her bone. Just don't be late for breakfast time or dinner time or Frieda will remind you with the song of her people!
Frieda would be perfectly happy as the only dog in the home. She does not mind the company of other dogs though and may consider sharing her home with a friendly, calm dog (Frieda is not looking for a playmate, but rather a canine roommate/companion). A quiet, adult home or one with gentle teenagers would be a good match for Frieda as well.
Frieda is listed as "special needs" because she is on 3 different medications: an anti-fungal, prozac, and a steroid. These 3 medications seem to be the long awaited secret formula for keeping Frieda free from skin and allergy exacerbations. We are also providing Frieda with a prescription diet of Royal Canin Potato and Rabbit plus her favorite wet food topper Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe. She is a fiend for food and easily takes her medication mixed in with her wet food. We have found that twice monthly antifungal baths (which you can do at home) have also kept her coat and skin fresh and clean. Frieda used to receive a monthly Cytopoint injection (for allergies) but has proven to do just fine with longer breaks between injections. Cytopoint may just need to be something that an adopter will consider doing when allergy season is in full bloom.
We are looking for an adopter who will maintain a relationship with a veterinarian of their choosing to ensure that Freida is getting regular check ups (at least twice a year) and recommended blood work. The cost of Frieda’s upkeep (medications and food included), can range between $120-200/month and this does not include the cost of veterinary exams or lab work. We hope this does not deter adopters from the opportunity to own the wonderful and rewarding dog that is Frieda.
To learn more about how to make Frieda your next 4-legged family member, please contact Beth at beth.b@poainc.org AND complete an application ASAP at www.poainc.org.
Say hello to Frieda! She is a 6 year old Maltese/Chihuahua mix (throw in almost 25% Pug and you've got a super cool mutt per her DNA testing!). Frieda is a stout, stocky girl weighing in at 21lbs. This girl is a sweetheart and will make an excellent canine companion for a lucky family. Frieda is housetrained and has wonderful leash manners. She is very food motivated and this has made her training quite fun and rewarding. Frieda does not need a ton of exercise - she is quite content with a daily walk in addition to regular potty breaks. Frieda is not overly needy either - she happily seeks attention, pets, and praise, then is happy to lay on her bed quietly chewing her bone. Just don't be late for breakfast time or dinner time or Frieda will remind you with the song of her people!
Frieda would be perfectly happy as the only dog in the home. She does not mind the company of other dogs though and may consider sharing her home with a friendly, calm dog (Frieda is not looking for a playmate, but rather a canine roommate/companion). A quiet, adult home or one with gentle teenagers would be a good match for Frieda as well.
Frieda is listed as "special needs" because she is on 3 different medications: an anti-fungal, prozac, and a steroid. These 3 medications seem to be the long awaited secret formula for keeping Frieda free from skin and allergy exacerbations. We are also providing Frieda with a prescription diet of Royal Canin Potato and Rabbit plus her favorite wet food topper Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe. She is a fiend for food and easily takes her medication mixed in with her wet food. We have found that twice monthly antifungal baths (which you can do at home) have also kept her coat and skin fresh and clean. Frieda used to receive a monthly Cytopoint injection (for allergies) but has proven to do just fine with longer breaks between injections. Cytopoint may just need to be something that an adopter will consider doing when allergy season is in full bloom.
We are looking for an adopter who will maintain a relationship with a veterinarian of their choosing to ensure that Freida is getting regular check ups (at least twice a year) and recommended blood work. The cost of Frieda’s upkeep (medications and food included), can range between $120-200/month and this does not include the cost of veterinary exams or lab work. We hope this does not deter adopters from the opportunity to own the wonderful and rewarding dog that is Frieda.
To learn more about how to make Frieda your next 4-legged family member, please contact Beth at beth.b@poainc.org AND complete an application ASAP at www.poainc.org.
We do have a screening and application process. Protectors of Animals requires a veterinarian check before any adoption.
One of our experienced Placement Team members will meet with you and show you the cat, kitten or dog you are interested in, or will guide you towards cats, kittens or dogs that are appropriate for your home environment. We will discuss with you the background of the cat, kitten or dog and what special needs or requirements he or she may have. We will happily take the time to carefully answer any questions you have or discuss any concerns.
POA does not charge an adoption “fee.” It costs POA anywhere from $100 and $400, or more, per dog or cat or kitten to make them well and prepare them for adoption. We are an all-donation organization and we rely on adoption donations to help us continue our work. When you adopt a cat or dog, we will ask for a donation. Our adoption donation information can be found at our website at www.poainc.org.
We do have a screening and application process. Protectors of Animals requires a veterinarian check before any adoption.
One of our experienced Placement Team members will meet with you and show you the cat, kitten or dog you are interested in, or will guide you towards cats, kittens or dogs that are appropriate for your home environment. We will discuss with you the background of the cat, kitten or dog and what special needs or requirements he or she may have. We will happily take the time to carefully answer any questions you have or discuss any concerns.
POA does not charge an adoption “fee.” It costs POA anywhere from $100 and $400, or more, per dog or cat or kitten to make them well and prepare them for adoption. We are an all-donation organization and we rely on adoption donations to help us continue our work. When you adopt a cat or dog, we will ask for a donation. Our adoption donation information can be found at our website at www.poainc.org.
All Cat, Kitten, Dog and puppy adoptions are by appointment. Our application can be filled out here for cats; https://poainc.org/cats-for-adoption/application-to-adopt-a-cat/ and here for dogs; https://us06b.sheltermanager.com/service?account=poa&method=online_form_html&formid=4
Our team will contact you with next steps.
All Cat, Kitten, Dog and puppy adoptions are by appointment. Our application can be filled out here for cats; https://poainc.org/cats-for-adoption/application-to-adopt-a-cat/ and here for dogs; https://us06b.sheltermanager.com/service?account=poa&method=online_form_html&formid=4
Our team will contact you with next steps.
More about this rescue
We are a NO-Kill rescue and shelter for cats and dogs.
POA was formed in 1975 to rescue abandoned, abused and stray cats and dogs. Today we are one of the oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations in the northeast. POA is here to stay! You will not find a more dedicated, experienced or thorough resource for improving the lives of Connecticut cats and dogs. We confine our focus to our home state because this is where our infrastructure and resources reside, as well as our leadership.
We are a NO-Kill rescue and shelter for cats and dogs.
POA was formed in 1975 to rescue abandoned, abused and stray cats and dogs. Today we are one of the oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations in the northeast. POA is here to stay! You will not find a more dedicated, experienced or thorough resource for improving the lives of Connecticut cats and dogs. We confine our focus to our home state because this is where our infrastructure and resources reside, as well as our leadership.
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