Edie Chihuahua Sandston, VA

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AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION - EDIE

BREED - Chihuahua
SIZE - Small
AGE - about 3 years old
GENDER - Female
MEDICAL CONCERNS - None known
BEHAVIOR CONCERNS - None known
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - Edie is a very sweet (but camera-shy) little lady. She is a love bug and bonds to everyone she meets. We are seeking a home for Edie without larger dogs and with a very engaged and attentive owner. No small children. Experience with small dogs preferred. Edie came to us severely overweight. We are seeking an owner who will appropriately engage, exercise and feed our sweet girl, ensuring her health will be a priority. She would be an excellent choice for an active retired home or with an older family who has someone working at home.

Edie was morbidly obese most of her life. Because she carried so much weight, she was almost unable to walk, and her trachea collapsed from the fat around her neck. Our rescue was able to help Edie lose about 50% of her excess body weight and then had a surgical procedure performed to stent her trachea with an implant allowing her to breathe and swallow appropriately. She is recovered from surgery and is available for adoption. That said, we will look for a home that is committed to her best weight, best health and best interest.

Our adoption process starts with your email to carerescue@aol.com or Petfinder inquiry. After we receive it, we will email you our prescreening questionnaire. Your answers will help us determine that your home and lifestyle matches the needs of the dog and our adoption criteria. Once determined, we will set up a private meeting with you and the dog at a park near our private kennel just east of Richmond. After meeting the dog and determining that it matches your preferences for a pet, we will accept your application. A home visit by one of our trained volunteers is required for all adoptions, and we will speak with your vet to ensure that you are a responsible pet owner. More information on our website at www.carerva.com.