Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
From foster: Meet Dori (or Baba, as we call her)! When she first arrived with us, she looked like a little sheep—lots of fluffy hair but bald legs. It's been a beautiful journey with her these past few months.
Baba is an absolute love bug who adapts to anything. She quickly bonded with our other dogs, who adored her from day one. While she does have some ongoing medical needs that were initially unknown, we’ve been working closely with the rescue's partner vet, and she’s doing wonderfully now.
Baba thrives in our lively, chaotic home with her foster siblings. They love to play, chase squirrels by the fence, and just hang out together. Recently, Baba showed us she loves playing fetch, and she’s got her favorite stuffed animal that we call her "baby." She’s got her own spot to eat and knows it’s hers. Sometimes, she sleeps with us in bed, but most nights, she prefers her quiet spots—by the nightstand near Dad, in the closet, or just somewhere calm but close to us.
Baba is playful and loves to instigate games—though we're not sure if she even knew what playtime was before, she now loves it! She has been with us a while, mostly because of the time it took to address her medical needs, but it hasn’t been an issue for us at all. With medication, she’s a part of our routine, and her health doesn’t disrupt our life. While she still occasionally has coughing episodes (usually triggered by cold weather), it’s manageable and doesn’t get in the way of her happiness.
Baba is the sweetest girl—she asks to go outside to potty, is not a barker, and sleeps peacefully wherever she chooses. She’s had very few accidents in the house and is truly a joy to be around.
Baba would be the perfect companion in a quieter home where she can enjoy relaxed walks and cuddle time. She’s adaptable, sweet, and would love to settle into a home where her medical needs are understood and cared for. She’s ready to be a loyal, loving “pocket” pup, and we’re sure she’ll bring a lot of joy to her forever family. She deserves a special place to call home.
Dori was rescued from a crowded shelter in New Mexico. She had an eye removal at some point prior to going to the shelter. She has been diagnosed with a mid grade heart murmur.
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We have no additional back story or update for this dog at this time. When we do, it will be updated here. This is all the information we have currently.
Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above. Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog.
Dogs adopted with our rescue come with FREE training from #GoodPup to help you build strong bonds from the start!
If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded.
Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free Pet insurance. We are not affiliated with Pet First pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect). Adoption fees help cover the medical care of the animals while he or she waits for a new home, as well as food and transportation costs. These fees help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. The money also acts as a donation to help support the organization as a whole, allowing the group to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets.
The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Breed labels are a "best guess" by a shelter veterinarian and cannot be guaranteed.
A new study has concluded that (in layman's terms), breed assumption is NOT indicative of behavior in mixed breed dogs. Therefore, if a dog looks presumably to be a German Shepherd breed, one cannot assume the dog will have a high prey drive. From the study: "Although many physical traits were associated with breeds, behavior was much more variable among individual dogs. In general, physical trait heritability was a greater predictor of breed but was not necessarily a predictor of breed ancestry in mutts. Among behavioral traits, biddability—how well dogs respond to human direction—was the most heritable by breed but varied significantly among individual dogs. Thus, dog breed is generally a poor predictor of individual behavior and should not be used to inform decisions relating to selection of a pet dog" - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abk0639
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