Sandston, VA - Chihuahua. Meet Butterscotch a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut

Age

1 year 4 months old, Young

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

12 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

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AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION - BUTTERSCOTCH
BREED - Chihuahua mix
SIZE - About 12 pounds
AGE - 1 year
GENDER - Male
MEDICAL CONCERNS - None known
BEHAVIOR CONCERNS - None known
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - Meet Butterscotch, a lovely fellow who came to us from a central NC shelter. Why was he in the shelter, you ask? Unfortunately he had been hit by his neighbor's car and neither the owner or neighbor felt they had the financial ability to help him. A plea went out to rescues via a private email group, and our rescue jumped at the opportunity to serve this precious soul. The amazing supporters of CARE quickly donated funds to have Butterscotch assessed by both our veterinarian and a surgeon. The surgeon noted that while Butterscotch had a fractured pelvis, the bone might well heal on its own with strict cage rest for a couple months. A lovely foster family stepped up to provide the medical care needed, and Butterscotch is well on his way to being just about perfect! His injury has healed to the point that he could be neutered (and microchipped), and having been fully vaccinated he is now ready for adoption! Butterscotch is not only adorable, but he is super sweet and very playful. He loves the other small dogs in his foster home and loves people. Fully grown at just 12 pounds, he is a perfect size for most homes! We are seeking a home with an active adopter who has the ability to work from home or be at home the majority of the day to spend time with this wonderful dog! A home with a fenced, secure yard will give Butterscotch room to run and play safely and without worry that another car tire might be in his future. We require a home without small children or larger dogs who could accidentally re-injure him, and a loving set of arms and open heart is a must!

Our adoption process starts with your email to carerescue@aol.com or Adopt a Pet inquiry. After we receive it, we will email you our prescreening questionnaire. Your answers will help us determine that your home and lifestyle matches the needs of the dog and our adoption criteria. Once determined, we will set up a private meeting with you and the dog at a park near our private kennel just east of Richmond. After meeting the dog and determining that it matches your preferences for a pet, we will accept your application. A home visit by one of our trained volunteers is required for all adoptions, and we will speak with your vet to ensure that you are a responsible pet owner. More information on our website at www.carerva.com.