Meet Primrose, our tiny warrior! She is a approximately 9 years old and 6 lbs.
When we received word from the shelter that a tiny Chihuahua had been brought in suffering from severe skin issues, mammary masses, and horrific teeth, we knew we needed to act quickly. Primrose and a cat were jammed into a carrier and surrendered to the shelter by someone who claimed to have found her on the street five months ago.
The owner told the shelter all kinds of beautiful things about how much Primrose loves to sleep in a human bed, is friendly with cats (a good thing when crammed in a carrier with one!), and enjoys a good nap. The owner also said Primerose is likely deaf.
We don’t know the truth of the situation, but we do know that Primrose is in pitiful shape. If ever there was a soul who has suffered quietly for years, it’s Primrose. This tiny senior has been carrying the weight of relentless discomfort, her fragile body a testament to long-term neglect. Her skin tells the story - raw, inflamed, and unbearably itchy, likely for years. Her little ears? Thick with painful, yeasty buildup. Her legs? Weak and wobbly, likely from muscle wasting and luxating patellas that have gone untreated for far too long.
Now that she is a Miri's girl, Primrose is safe and wearing the finest yellow sweater. She received a Cytopoint injection to soothe the constant itch, a compounded dose of ketoconazole to fight the relentless fungal overgrowth, and intensive ear treatments. Her regimen now includes alternating medicated baths and medicated mousse to bring relief to her raw skin.
Primrose is fighting, but she needs to know that on the other side of her fight is a forever family waiting to spoil her with all of the love, care, and kindness she so deeply deserves.
Fostered in Rockville, MD
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
Meet Primrose, our tiny warrior! She is a approximately 9 years old and 6 lbs.
When we received word from the shelter that a tiny Chihuahua had been brought in suffering from severe skin issues, mammary masses, and horrific teeth, we knew we needed to act quickly. Primrose and a cat were jammed into a carrier and surrendered to the shelter by someone who claimed to have found her on the street five months ago.
The owner told the shelter all kinds of beautiful things about how much Primrose loves to sleep in a human bed, is friendly with cats (a good thing when crammed in a carrier with one!), and enjoys a good nap. The owner also said Primerose is likely deaf.
We don’t know the truth of the situation, but we do know that Primrose is in pitiful shape. If ever there was a soul who has suffered quietly for years, it’s Primrose. This tiny senior has been carrying the weight of relentless discomfort, her fragile body a testament to long-term neglect. Her skin tells the story - raw, inflamed, and unbearably itchy, likely for years. Her little ears? Thick with painful, yeasty buildup. Her legs? Weak and wobbly, likely from muscle wasting and luxating patellas that have gone untreated for far too long.
Now that she is a Miri's girl, Primrose is safe and wearing the finest yellow sweater. She received a Cytopoint injection to soothe the constant itch, a compounded dose of ketoconazole to fight the relentless fungal overgrowth, and intensive ear treatments. Her regimen now includes alternating medicated baths and medicated mousse to bring relief to her raw skin.
Primrose is fighting, but she needs to know that on the other side of her fight is a forever family waiting to spoil her with all of the love, care, and kindness she so deeply deserves.
Fostered in Rockville, MD
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
Adoption application can be found on mirishaven.org
2.
Interview
A volunteer will call you to complete the interview and check references (vet and personal).
3.
Approve Application
4.
Meet the Pet
After application approval a meet and greet can be scheduled. If the meet goes well, the dog can go home with their new family.
Additional adoption info
We aren't first come, first served, rather our dogs are matched with the best person or family for them. We do not do same day adoptions as there are multiple steps to our adoption process.
We aren't first come, first served, rather our dogs are matched with the best person or family for them. We do not do same day adoptions as there are multiple steps to our adoption process.
Our adoptable dogs can be met at various adoption events throughout the year or during a scheduled meet and greet. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/mirishaven/
Our adoptable dogs can be met at various adoption events throughout the year or during a scheduled meet and greet. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/mirishaven/
More about this rescue
Miri’s Haven is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501c3 senior dog rescue dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of senior dogs into loving, forever homes throughout the DC Metro area and surrounding areas. We are run entirely by dedicated volunteers and do not receive any public funding. Funding is derived entirely from fundraising and donations offered by individuals and local organizations who believe in our mission.
Miri’s Haven is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501c3 senior dog rescue dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of senior dogs into loving, forever homes throughout the DC Metro area and surrounding areas. We are run entirely by dedicated volunteers and do not receive any public funding. Funding is derived entirely from fundraising and donations offered by individuals and local organizations who believe in our mission.
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