Toppy Papillon & Dachshund Mix Cedartown, GA

Toppy is an adorable girl that we pulled from a local kill shelter along with her 2 puppies. She is about 12-18 months old and weighs only 12 pounds. This pup has a gorgeous, soft black coat. Toppy is perfectly crate trained and sleeps on a very nice plush dog bed. In the short time we have had her, she has never had an accident so it is possible she may already be house-trained. Unfortunately we are not able to know for sure. Friendly & sweet, Toppy is also a bit timid and is still getting used to our place as well as walking on a leash. Toppy loves everyone she meets and is more than happy to snuggle in your lap. She is used to being crated at night here and playing in a safe, fenced yard during the day with other foster pups the same size but is in search of a home where she can sleep in the bed with her person. Toppy seems fine with other dogs but especially loves attention from people. She is healthy, weaned from her puppies and is already fully vetted and ready for her forever home. We are now accepting applications for the perfect home. Her wish list consists of an inside forever home with a big fenced yard for playtime, a home with lots of toys and maybe another doggy friend for play time and pet parents who understand the time commitment that a new dog requires. No small children as Toppy is too little and could become injured accidentally. Adopters who are retired or work-from-home parents are ideal as they have the time to spend with the pet. Adopters committed to doing a 6 week basic obedience class to ensure Toppy's successful transition into a new home environment would also a plus (and to ensure the new puppy parent's education level). If you think you have the perfect home for Toppy, contact us at info.caresga@gmail.com for an adoption application. We adopt up north and all over so please ask for details. $450 adoption fee and a vet reference is required to ensure a great home (this means you have had a pet so we can call to verify their level of care). Eligibility for adoption means your current or past pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines and on monthly heartworm and flea prevention (yes, we do call your vet and verify). Please be aware that we do not allow shock collars (ie underground fences) or "pens" as an alternative for a physically fenced yard.

We do our best to place our rescue pets in the very best homes. Please be aware that we have an application which also includes required vet records showing your existing pets are current on preventative medical care. Puppy adopters please take note that we generally try to place our puppies into homes where at least one parent is retired/stay at home/works from home to ensure the puppy gets enough attention and training (puppies cannot hold it all day in a crate) so please have a plan ready when contacting us. For safety reasons, we try not to place small dogs or puppies in families with children under 5 (there may be exceptions depending on situation).

Typical adoption fees for puppies are $350, juvenile dogs $300, adults dogs are $250, senior dogs are $150. Some pets, smaller dogs for example, may have a higher than normal adoption fee but we will alert you if there is a variance. Dogs rescued from China always have a higher adoption fee. Adoption fees help our group offset PART of the cost of rescuing, rehabilitating, and getting the pet healthy so they can go on to find a loving home with someone willing to give them a second chance at life. This amount includes each animal being current on age appropriate vaccinations including DHPPL, bordetella, influenza, rabies, and boosters when appropriate. De-wormed for any internal parasites (round worms, hook worms, tape worms and whipworms) with Drontal Plus, 4DX tested heart-worm negative (if positive, they are treated), tested negative for tick borne diseases, spayed/neutered, implanted with a micro-chip and have been examined by a veterinarian to certify that they are healthy. Any other known health issues are treated as well prior to adoption (examples: UTI, broken bones, contagious infections, dental cleanings, etc). All animals are also on a regime of flea and heartworm medication every month. Lifetime registration for the micro-chip is included in each adoption fee. In addition, each adopter will go home with a fitted collar, tags, a bag of dog food the pet has been on, copies of all vet history, and an adoption kit filled with valuable information and coupons as well as other various treats or toys as promotions become available. All puppy adoptions include two puppy training books, the Puppy Primer & Way To Go by Patricia McConnell, and all adult adoptions go home with Love Has No Age Limit by Patricia McConnell to help ensure a smooth transition for your new family member.

We ask that you consider an additional donation on top of this pet's adoption fee. This money will go directly into our Adoption Fund to be used exclusively for rescuing and caring for other pets in need. Many pets we take in have very high vet bills to get them healthy and adoptable for the public - much higher than their adoption fees. We receive no government funding and rely solely on donations from our community and caring adopters to continue our rescue efforts!