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Ballerina

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Small

About Ballerina

Bonifay, FL

Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Ballerina’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Ballerina's Story

Let me reintroduce y'all to Ballerina <br/>Ballerina came into rescue in April of 2025 after having babies. All of her babies were lovingly raised and have long since moved on to their forever homes. Now it's about time she gets her turn! <br/><br/>Ballerina is a 9-pound Chihuahua mix who has never had a meet and greet. She is a shy girl at first and will need someone patient—someone willing to give her the time and space she needs to adjust, without expecting too much too fast.<br/>But let me tell you about the Ballerina you get once she trusts you.<br/>You get a truly wonderful little girl who loves deeply. She gets excited to see you whether you've been gone 10 minutes or 10 hours. She loves to cuddle and will stick to you like glue. She is happiest at home, curled up on the couch, right next to her person.<br/>Ballerina is very crate trained and actually loves her crate. It's her safe space where she goes to relax and decompress when she needs a little break, which helps her feel secure and settled.<br/>Ballerina would be perfect for someone who doesn't have a lot of visitors and wants a loyal companion to spend their days with.<br/>Tired of using the bathroom alone? Get Ballerina.<br/>Tired of sleeping alone? Ballerina is happy to help.<br/>Need someone to cuddle with and watch TV? Ballerina.<br/>Want a pup you can carry around the house? Ballerina.<br/>She's quiet, gentle, and full of love once her heart feels safe. Ballerina is waiting for her person. Could that be you? <br/><br/> Location & Adoption Requirements – Please Read Carefully<br/>We are located out of Bonifay, Florida and are a foster-based rescue.<br/> We do not have a physical location.<br/> Fenced Yard Requirement<br/>All dogs require a securely fenced yard.<br/>This is a requirement, not a suggestion, and exceptions are not made.<br/>‍‍ Children in the Home<br/>Unless otherwise specified, our dogs are available to homes with children ages 13 and older.<br/>We often take in timid and sensitive dogs, and each dog's behavior, history, and comfort level is carefully evaluated to ensure the best match.<br/> Pickup & Adoption Area<br/>• All dogs must be picked up in person<br/>• No transport available<br/>• We adopt within a few hours of Bonifay, Florida<br/>These guidelines are in place to protect our dogs and ensure successful, lifelong placements.<br/>Thank you for understanding and respecting our adoption process.

Let me reintroduce y'all to Ballerina
Ballerina came into rescue in April of 2025 after having babies. All of her babies were lovingly raised and have long since moved on to their forever homes. Now it's about time she gets her turn!

Ballerina is a 9-pound Chihuahua mix who has never had a meet and greet. She is a shy girl at first and will need someone patient—someone willing to give her the time and space she needs to adjust, without expecting too much too fast.
But let me tell you about the Ballerina you get once she trusts you.
You get a truly wonderful little girl who loves deeply. She gets excited to see you whether you've been gone 10 minutes or 10 hours. She loves to cuddle and will stick to you like glue. She is happiest at home, curled up on the couch, right next to her person.
Ballerina is very crate trained and actually loves her crate. It's her safe space where she goes to relax and decompress when she needs a little break, which helps her feel secure and settled.
Ballerina would b

Let me reintroduce y'all to Ballerina
Ballerina came into rescue in April of 2025 after having babies. All of her babies were lovingly raised and have long since moved on to their forever homes. Now it's about time she gets her turn!

Ballerina is a 9-pound Chihuahua mix who has never had a meet and greet. She is a shy girl at first and will need someone patient—someone willing to give her the time and space she needs to adjust, without expecting too much too fast.
But let me tell you about the Ballerina you get once she trusts you.
You get a truly wonderful little girl who loves deeply. She gets excited to see you whether you've been gone 10 minutes or 10 hours. She loves to cuddle and will stick to you like glue. She is happiest at home, curled up on the couch, right next to her person.
Ballerina is very crate trained and actually loves her crate. It's her safe space where she goes to relax and decompress when she needs a little break, which helps her feel secure and settled.
Ballerina would be perfect for someone who doesn't have a lot of visitors and wants a loyal companion to spend their days with.
Tired of using the bathroom alone? Get Ballerina.
Tired of sleeping alone? Ballerina is happy to help.
Need someone to cuddle with and watch TV? Ballerina.
Want a pup you can carry around the house? Ballerina.
She's quiet, gentle, and full of love once her heart feels

How To Adopt

Ballerina was listed as Adoptable by Sammy's Hope Rescue
How can I adopt Ballerina?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Sammy's Hope Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Ballerina is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Sammy's Hope Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Ballerina?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Sammy's Hope Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ballerina, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Sammy's Hope Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Sammy's Hope Rescue's Adoption Policy
Please read before submitting an application We do require a approved application for meet and greets. Why? Because otherwise we would be meeting with people who we would not adopt to and it would use a lot of time and resources for no reason. Since I do 99.9% of the meet n greets it's my time and gas. :) Remember we do not have a facility. We are foster based. We do require a fenced yard. Why? Because dogs deserve a safe open area to play in off leash. We do not expect dogs to be left alone in the yard or to be outside dogs. I often hear that. That is not why we require a fence. We do realize this will exclude some people. It is still a requirement. Dog parks are not considered a fenced yard. They can be a very dangerous place for a pup. We also require a home check. Why? Because we want to make sure the home is a safe environment. You would be surprised what I have seen. I could care less if your home is spotless. It should be safe though. If money is a issue please address that before all other steps are taken. Adoption fees are required to keep the rescue open. We only exist because of adoption fees and donations. We are a small rescue with limited funds. Adoptions are never ever first come first serve. Applications are accepted until we get a good match. It may take 1 application for that and it may take 10. We are trying the very best we can to get forever homes not right now homes. Oftentimes people do not research breeds before applying and are not the best match. We adopt within 2 to 3 hours of Bonifay, Florida. If you have questions about a dog comments are missed so please message the page, call 850-280-3960, or email sammyshope@aol.com. Adoption application: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/33977/generic

Ballerina is from Sammy's Hope Rescue

[Bonifay, FL]

Our Mission
We are a small foster based rescue. We focus on mainly small dogs and small senior dogs. We take dogs and get them vetted and healthy enough for adoption. We adopt out all animals in our care regardless of age or medical conditions. All dogs deserve their forever home.

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