Birdie

**? Meet Birdie — the 9-pound cuddle queen with a heart full of love!** <br/>At 5½ years old, Birdie is a joyful little soul who adores everyone she meets. She was surrendered to our local county shelter when her beloved human mom became ill and could no longer care for her. We welcomed Birdie into Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza with open arms — and now she’s ready to fly into her forever home.<br/><br/>? Birdie is: <br/>- ? Sweet, snuggly, and affectionate <br/>- ? Just 9 lbs — perfect lap size <br/>- ? Loves to be held and will jump into your arms for love <br/>- ??????? Great with people and thrives on companionship <br/><br/>She’s looking for a family who will cherish her and give her the love she’s so eager to return.<br/><br/><br/>**? Adoption Recommendations & Procedures** <br/>We evaluate each application individually to ensure the best match for every dog.<br/><br/>**Recommendations:** <br/>- Small breeds (like Birdie): Children should be at least 8 years old <br/>- Puppies: Children should be at least 6 <br/>- Herding/working breeds: Children should be at least 12 <br/><br/>**Procedures:** <br/>- Must be 21+ to adopt <br/>- No adoptions to college students <br/>- Physical home visits only (within 2 hours of Cleveland County, NC) <br/>- Fenced yards required for certain dogs <br/>- Apartment living approved on a case-by-case basis <br/>- All current pets must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vet care <br/>- Adoption contract required — if you can’t keep the dog, they must return to the rescue <br/><br/>**Adoption Fee:** $250 — includes all vetting, vaccinations, microchip, and spay/neuter<br/><br/>? **Apply here:** [https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2/adoption-application/](https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2/adoption-application/)

**? Meet Birdie — the 9-pound cuddle queen with a heart full of love!**
At 5½ years old, Birdie is a joyful little soul who adores everyone she meets. She was surrendered to our local county shelter when her beloved human mom became ill and could no longer care for her. We welcomed Birdie into Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza with open arms — and now she’s ready to fly into her forever home.

? Birdie is:
- ? Sweet, snuggly, and affectionate
- ? Just 9 lbs — perfect lap size
- ? Loves to be held and will jump into your arms for love
- ??????? Great with people and thrives on companionship

She’s looking for a family who will cherish her and give her the love she’s so eager to return.


**? Adoption Recommendations & Procedures**
We evaluate each application individually to ensure the best match for every dog.

**Recommendations:**
- Small breeds (like Birdie): Children should be at least 8 years old
- Puppies: Children should be at least

**? Meet Birdie — the 9-pound cuddle queen with a heart full of love!**
At 5½ years old, Birdie is a joyful little soul who adores everyone she meets. She was surrendered to our local county shelter when her beloved human mom became ill and could no longer care for her. We welcomed Birdie into Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza with open arms — and now she’s ready to fly into her forever home.

? Birdie is:
- ? Sweet, snuggly, and affectionate
- ? Just 9 lbs — perfect lap size
- ? Loves to be held and will jump into your arms for love
- ??????? Great with people and thrives on companionship

She’s looking for a family who will cherish her and give her the love she’s so eager to return.


**? Adoption Recommendations & Procedures**
We evaluate each application individually to ensure the best match for every dog.

**Recommendations:**
- Small breeds (like Birdie): Children should be at least 8 years old
- Puppies: Children should be at least 6
- Herding/working breeds: Children should be at least 12

**Procedures:**
- Must be 21+ to adopt
- No adoptions to college students
- Physical home visits only (within 2 hours of Cleveland County, NC)
- Fenced yards required for certain dogs
- Apartment living approved on a case-by-case basis
- All current pets must be spayed/neutered and up t