Cronkite

Video link: https://youtube.com/shorts/z8udSXdXfZc?feature=share<br/><br/>FOR ADOPTION! READY TO LEAVE ON OR AFTER 9/11/2025!<br/>Taking applications NOW!<br/>Note: Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.<br/><br/>INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:<br/>PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:<br/><br/>DOG APPLICATION LINK: http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application<br/><br/>RESERVING A PUPPY: If your application is approved you will be contacted by phone. Specific puppies are only reserved with a deposit once the approved adopter is notified.<br/><br/>Cronkite (male)<br/>Intake date: 8/5/2025<br/>Breed: Dachshund/ Chihuahua mixes<br/>DOB: 7/23/2025<br/>Weight on intake: 1.26 pounds<br/><br/>Current weight as of 8/29/25: 2.90 pounds<br/>Size potential: 10-15 pounds (ESTIMATE: mother appeared be about 15 pounds - dad under 10 pounds from what we were told)<br/><br/>Adoption fee and vetting: $375, which comes with $50 spay/neuter REBATE coupon redeemable once puppy is spayed/neutered no later than 6 months of age; includes age-appropriate vaccinations (at least two, plus Bordetella); deworming; microchipped<br/><br/>Benefactor Dog/Puppy: When we have a popular dog or puppy, we dub them a &#34;Benefactor Dog&#34;. A Benefactor Dog will have an above average adoption fee. In other words, for OTHER dogs where the adoption fee is minimal or waived due to age, health or some other reason (although we&#39;ve likely spent hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars) a Benefactor dog will help us somewhat make up the shortfall. If this dog has an above-average adoption fee, she/he is a Benefactor Dog.<br/><br/>Good with other dogs: yes<br/>Cats: yes<br/><br/>Health issues: none found.<br/><br/>Biography: PLEASE keep in mind your AGE! Despite what you may want, we want YOU to outlive the pup not the other way around! Puppies (especially small-breed) can live 15-20 years!<br/><br/>The Newscaster pups came to us when their mother developed mastitis. The owner reached out to us for help as the puppies were only about 10 days old. Their eyes were still closed. It was an emergency situation. At the time, we had a mother dog, Jersey, who was weaning her litter. Jersey was rescued from animal control after being abandoned in the backyard after her people moved out (they didn&#39;t deserve her to be honest). She was pregnant. She was the BEST momma dog we&#39;ve ever had so we thought maybe, just maybe, she&#39;d accept these puppies. We were sneaky. We took four of Jersey&#39;s puppies from the pen, put them in a portable kennel and took them out of the Mutternity Ward (they were all eating puppy food anyway). We left two puppies. As we took them out of the building, Jersey panicked. We then brought the portable kennel with the new litter and she got so excited (probably thinking we were bringing back the four). We crossed our fingers and then brought out the first puppy. Showed the puppy to Jersey and she IMMEDIATELY started cleaning the puppy. We knew we were in the clear! One by one, we brought them out and one by one, Jersey accepted them. We left the building and watched the cameras. Immediately they lined up as Jersey laid down and began to nurse them. Nature is just amazing. Jersey is just amazing! On August 22, Jersey started jumping out of the pen and laying by the door of the Mutternity Ward. She&#39;d go in the pen every now and then to nurse the puppies, but the puppies were eating gruel so they didn&#39;t really need her anymore. So, Jersey had done her good deed for two litters of puppies and now, she was done. Thank you Jersey!<br/><br/>The Newscaster puppies are playful, sturdy, healthy and happy! They are eating well and prancing around with their little long bodies. It&#39;s fun to watch them as they learn new things, new toys and how to interact with each other. As for applying to adopt, some pups may be more popular than others. What we will do is go through all the applications. If you applied for a specific pup and are approved but not the first to be approved, we will still call you but you may not get the puppy you wanted. Just keep that in mind. Also, keep in mind, we may have more approved application than there are puppies. We will do the best we can and please be patient because processing an application involves a lot of work not to mention several applications!<br/><br/>If you&#39;d like to bring one of these toots into your heart and home, submit your application today and do it quickly!<br/><br/>VACCINATIONS and PROTECTING YOUR PUPPY!<br/>Your puppy has NOT been fully vaccinated! While with us, your puppy has been completely protected the entire time. Your puppy has not been outside of their protective puppy pen except to clean. IF your puppy got two (or more) rounds of vaccinations before leaving, then your puppy was released to be with the other non-quarantined dogs. It&#39;s important to keep your puppy away from high-traffic stores or areas where there is a potential that there are unvaccinated dogs or areas where you know there were puppies that have had or have parvo. Parvo is a silent killer and is everywhere... so just like you would a newborn human baby... protect your puppy. Your puppy will require MORE vaccinations which will be discussed at the time of adoption. YOU MUST FOLLOW-UP WITH YOUR VET TO GET YOUR PUPPY ON A SCHEDULE! Parvo is everywhere and IT IS A KILLER OF PUPPIES! You WILL be required to SIGN a contract that you agree to continue the puppy vaccinations until your puppy has been fully inoculated. Be aware we will follow-up!<br/><br/>WHY SO MANY VACCINATIONS? Most people don&#39;t understand why a puppy needs multiple puppy vaccinations so some people don&#39;t go beyond the first set. This is a HUGE MISTAKE. We&#39;ll explain: In the beginning, while nursing, the puppy receives ample immunity from their mother. Once weaned, they are susceptible to dangerous viruses such as parvo, the puppy killer, and distemper among other things. At 6 weeks they should receive their first round of puppy vaccinations. Why isn&#39;t this enough? Because you don&#39;t know when the mother&#39;s immunity is no longer effective and if they receive it while still with the mother&#39;s immunity, it doesn&#39;t do any good. This is WHY they need to continue with boosters. At some point one or more of those vaccinations will become their immunity. Don&#39;t risk your puppy&#39;s life! While some vets only do three sets, we recommend four sets. If you&#39;ve ever had a puppy die of parvo it is something you will never ever forget. (Keep in mind we are not veterinarians and cannot give advice, so don&#39;t take our word for it talk to your licensed veterinarian.)<br/><br/>SPAY/NEUTER REBATE PROGRAM: Due to the age of this pet, he/she may not be spayed/neutered at the time of adoption. If this is the case, you will receive a $50 rebate coupon which will entitle you to a rebate of $50 once your pet is spayed/neutered and valid ONLY IF DONE ON OR BEFORE 6 MONTHS OF AGE! It is REQUIRED and part of our adoption contract that all unaltered pets be spayed/neutered no later than 6 months of age and we DO follow up!<br/><br/>PUPPIES!<br/>Keep in mind, puppies teeth just like human babies and have little sharp toenails. They will also have behaviors that require training. Puppies will cry, chew, bite, mouth, nip, bark, destroy, dig, scratch, etc. The puppy phase lasts about 18 months (sometimes longer), so be sure you ARE READY for the commitment! Don&#39;t even think about applying if you have any doubts about raising a puppy... and don&#39;t expect children to take care of the puppy... because they won&#39;t! This needs to be an adult decision and an adult commitment.<br/><br/>POTTY TRAINING: A puppy can only hold their bladder for a short period of time based upon their age. If the puppy is 2 months old, they can hold their bladder for 2 hours; 3 months/3 hours; 4 months/ 4 hours, etc., up to 6 months of age. At about 6 months of age, this time frame stables out. Puppies are a 10-15 year commitment (sometimes longer). Please be sure you are prepared for the life of the puppy! In conclusion, if your puppy is in a responsible home that provides daily structure, training and socialization with people and other pets, your puppy will grow to be a well-adjusted and wonderful part of your family for many years to come.<br/><br/>COMMITMENT: Puppies are a 10-15 year commitment (sometimes longer). Please be sure you are prepared for the life of the puppy! Bear in mind your AGE! While life is never guaranteed, we want the odds to be that YOU outlive the puppy, not the other way around.<br/><br/>In conclusion, if your puppy is in a responsible home that provides daily structure, training and socialization with people and other pets, your puppy will grow to be a well-adjusted and wonderful part of your family for many years to come.<br/><br/>**IMPORTANT NOTES**<br/>*We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved. We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.<br/><br/>*All of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever! We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family! We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing. There is no exception to this rule!<br/><br/>*NO SMALL CHILDREN!! As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended. Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children. KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL! Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.<br/><br/>*HOUSETRAINING: We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained. While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night. Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn&#39;t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home. Housetraining

Video link: https://youtube.com/shorts/z8udSXdXfZc?feature=share

FOR ADOPTION! READY TO LEAVE ON OR AFTER 9/11/2025!
Taking applications NOW!
Note: Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:

DOG APPLICATION LINK: http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

RESERVING A PUPPY: If your application is approved you will be contacted by phone. Specific puppies are only reserved with a deposit once the approved adopter is notified.

Cronkite (male)
Intake date: 8/5/2025
Breed: Dachshund/ Chihuahua mixes
DOB: 7/23/2025
Weight on intake: 1.26 pounds

Current weight as of 8/29/25: 2.90 pounds
Size potential: 10-15 pounds (ESTIMATE: mother appeared be about 15 pounds - dad under 10 pounds from what we were told)

Adoption fee and vetting: $375, which comes with $50 spay/neuter REBATE coupon redeemable once puppy is spayed/neu

Video link: https://youtube.com/shorts/z8udSXdXfZc?feature=share

FOR ADOPTION! READY TO LEAVE ON OR AFTER 9/11/2025!
Taking applications NOW!
Note: Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:

DOG APPLICATION LINK: http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

RESERVING A PUPPY: If your application is approved you will be contacted by phone. Specific puppies are only reserved with a deposit once the approved adopter is notified.

Cronkite (male)
Intake date: 8/5/2025
Breed: Dachshund/ Chihuahua mixes
DOB: 7/23/2025
Weight on intake: 1.26 pounds

Current weight as of 8/29/25: 2.90 pounds
Size potential: 10-15 pounds (ESTIMATE: mother appeared be about 15 pounds - dad under 10 pounds from what we were told)

Adoption fee and vetting: $375, which comes with $50 spay/neuter REBATE coupon redeemable once puppy is spayed/neutered no later than 6 months of age; includes age-appropriate vaccinations (at least two, plus Bordetella); deworming; microchipped

Benefactor Dog/Puppy: When we have a popular dog or puppy, we dub them a "Benefactor Dog". A Benefactor Dog will have an above average adoption fee. In other words, for OTHER dogs where the adoption fee is minimal or waived due to age, health or some