Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
Autumn is available for adoption with full transparency, honesty, and a whole lot of love. She is a Chow/Shar-Pei mix puppy with a huge spirit packed into a tiny body. Though she may be small, Autumn is fierce, fearless, and absolutely convinced shes larger than life. She loves toys, enjoys the company of other dogs, and when shes finally ready to rest, she turns into the sweetest little snuggle bug. She is smart, bold, full of personality, and affectionately known as our spicy little potato. After continued struggles with recurring UTIs and vaginitis, Autumn returned to the vet for extensive testing. We learned that she was born without her left kidney and is now showing signs of anemia. Follow-up bloodwork confirmed our greatest fear Autumn appears to be going into renal failure. While she is currently stable, our veterinarian has been very honest that Autumn has a real possibility of a shortened life expectancy, estimated to be two years or less. What that timeline looks like is uncertain it could be months, or it could be longer but it is something all potential adopters must take into very serious consideration. Despite this devastating news, Autumn herself hasnt slowed down one bit. She is still joyful, playful, and full of life. Because of that, we have made the loving decision to let Autumn live the very best puppy life possible for however long she has filled with comfort, fun, safety, and love. She continues to enjoy her days on her foster familys farm, where she loves running, playing with other dogs, and exploring alongside the farm animals she adores. She may still attend events as she feels up to it, eager to meet the people who have cheered her on. Autumn deserves a special home one that is understanding, compassionate, and prepared to love her deeply, whether her time is short or longer than expected. She is still sweet, deserving, and so very loved, and she deserves a soft place to land for the rest of her journey. If you feel able to give Autumn that gift a home full of comfort, patience, and unconditional love please reach out. We are happy to share more details and answer any questions. You can also follow updates on Autumns journey and enjoy her silly, lovable antics on Little Big Dog Rescues Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/littlebigdogrescueVA Adoption fees are $350 unless otherwise stated. Senior dog adoption fees are $200. 100% of adoption fees are put back into the rescue so that another lonely and neglected dog can be rescued. We are grateful for your interest. Upon approval, the adoption fee is non-refundable. The fee includes the following: de-worming; heartworm, lymes, ehrlichia and anaplasmosis testing; all vaccinations including rabies; flea and tick treatment, microchipping and spay/neuter. Please contact us if you have questions about our adoptable dogs, we would love to talk to you!
