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My name is Opie!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Paws & Claws
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $300

This helps Paws & Claws with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
White - with Black
Age
10 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
11 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

My personality

My story

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

Opie came to the rescue after being found as a stray. He wandered onto a lady's property. After attempts to locate his owner, without success, he is now looking for his new forever home. Opie is a very active little boy and is an escape artist. We are sure that is how he found himself in rescue. He will need to be leash walked and/or have a very secure yard with supervision. Left to his own devises, he will look for weaknesses, which could lead to negative consequences for him. Opie just doesn't understand how dangerous the big outside world can be. He walks well on a leash and appears to be fully crate trained and possibly housebroken. He is guesstimated to be about 9 months old so he is still very young and mischievous. Opie seems to do well with other dogs and would probably be fine with a cat as most are probably as big as he is. We don't have any cats so we can't say for certain but we feel with proper introductions, he would be fine. He should also do well with older kids who respect his space since he is a little guy. He has not shown any signs of being nippy but always good to err on the side of caution. Opie is a very sweet,friendly boy who just sees the world as his oyster! He will make a fun companion for anyone with a like mind!
Opie saw the vet on 9/19/24 and was found to have some patchy hairloss/skin infection and vet suspects demodex. He also had earmites. He has started on antibiotics for his skin and was given a Simparica Trio for heartworm prevention and flea control but which will also treat demodex and earmites. He also tested negative on his heartworm test and was positive on his fecal for hookworms so we have given him a Drontal to treat the hooks. He may need a follow up in 3 weeks. Opie weighed 11..1 pounds as of 9/19/24. We are awaiting the vet's microchip order to come in next week so we can chip him but once he gets that done,he can go home.
If interested in giving Opie his forever home, please submit your interest and your adoption application via email or text ONLY to 352-215-3260 (phone calls will not be answered or returned from this number). Opie's adoption fee will be $300 to help cover the cost of his vetting and daily care while with us. We will only consider applicants who complete the adoption application and will determine whether the applicant would be a good fit for Opie based on the info provided in the application. If we feel that you will be a good match for him, we will set up a meet and greet appointment with you
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Rebecca Kish
Address
616 N. Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Meet the Pet

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We require an adoption application to be filled out and approved prior to any adoption. Our adoption fee for our dogs is $150.00 and up and for most of our cats is $75.00. If for any reason a pet that you adopt can not remain with you, we require that the pet be returned to Paws & Claws to be rehomed.We do NOT give refunds for any reason so please consider adoption carefully before you take a pet home. We also ONLY accept CASH as payment for our adoption fees.Our main requirement to adopt is LOVE! If you can offer love to a needy pet, please consider adoption. Your reward will be a devoted friend for life.

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More about this rescue

We are a small rescue started in September 2004. To date, we have adopted out over 1,000 dogs and cats who may not have had a second chance. We rescue the majority of our pets from kill shelters and have them thoroughly vetted prior to going to their new homes. All of our pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm checked(dogs) and dewormed. We also microchip our dogs so that they can always find their way home. Big and small, we work to rehome them all. We are always in need of donations so if you can help us to help our pets, please contact us! The more people who get involved, the more pets that we can save! You can also see our pets and/or fill out our adoption application on www.petfinder.com. We look forward to hearing from you and making that "forever match"!

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