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Meet Kiki
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Meet Kiki.
Kiki is a result of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Like so many others, she was found as a stray in a devastated and forlorn area of New Orleans--starving, confused, alone. And she was still only a young puppy. She spent the next months being moved from overcrowded shelter to overcrowded shelter. Finally, she was put on a truck and driven over the course of 3 days to the Bay Area. This is where the attempt to give her a second lease on life begins.
Kiki is about 10 months old and weighs approximately 30-35 lbs. She looks to be a mix of shiba inu, basenji, and rat terrier, and somewhat resembles a cross between a meerkat, fox, and a raccoon, only goofier. Kiki is spayed, current on shots, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm negative, and comes with a certificate of health. She is crate-trained and gets along wonderfully with other dogs.
After spending 3 straight days in a truck, enclosed in a crate for most of that time, Kiki was a fireball of energy when she arrived at our house. To our admitted relief, however, she settled down quickly after that and has shown herself to be really quite a well-behaved and manageable little girl.
Though far from hyper and bouncing off the walls, Kiki does have the energy of a young, healthy dog. She should have regular exercise, after which she'll be content to zonk out on the couch or in her crate. Kiki plays extremely well with other dogs, from those half her size to those double it.
It's highly doubtful given her origins that Kiki has had much if any training in the past. However, she's proven to be a quick learner. Though not solid yet, she quickly learned "sit." She is crate-trained and is in the process of being housetrained. She sleeps quietly in her crate beside our bed at night and is crated when we leave the house. She is also very responsive to voice corrections.
Because Kiki is still a puppy, it is essential that boundaries continue to be reinforced so that she understands what is acceptable behavior and what isn't. Like all puppies, she likes to chew so it will be up to you to help her distinguish what items are appropriate chew toys. She also does have a tendency to bark at men she doesn't know, but continued socialization will help her to overcome this problem. Kiki is already a wonderful puppy with a sweet temperament and a keen intelligence--with continued discipline and socialization, she'll grow into an amazing dog.
Kiki is currently being fostered in Antioch. She is under the care of GEPDA (Group Education to Protect & Defend Animals), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Please email us for an adoption application if you are interested in meeting Kiki. There is a $200 adoption fee which helps to cover a portion of medical & transportation expenses. A homecheck will also be required to ensure that Kiki goes to an environment that is suitable for her.
If you are looking for a mellow dog that already knows how to go on and doesn't require anything in the area of training, then Kiki is not the dog for you. Kiki is a young dog still in a very important developmental stage of her life. She is still discovering the world around her and learning what she can and cannot do. We hope to find someone that will be a leader to her, that will nurture her and treat her with the kindness she deserves as well as someone who understands the importance of continued socialization, proper training, and good old-fashion exercise.
Kiki is little dog with an amazing spirit. She is playful, huggable, silly and incredibly endearing. Once you have her in your life, you will never know another day without sunshine.
Kiki chases the light
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IN MEMORY OF JASPER AND SAMSON
Meet Kiki.
Kiki is a result of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Like so many others, she was found as a stray in a devastated and forlorn area of New Orleans--starving, confused, alone. And she was still only a young puppy. She spent the next months being moved from overcrowded shelter to overcrowded shelter. Finally, she was put on a truck and driven over the course of 3 days to the Bay Area. This is where the attempt to give her a second lease on life begins.
Kiki is about 10 months old and weighs approximately 30-35 lbs. She looks to be a mix of shiba inu, basenji, and rat terrier, and somewhat resembles a cross between a meerkat, fox, and a raccoon, only goofier. Kiki is spayed, current on shots, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm negative, and comes with a certificate of health. She is crate-trained and gets along wonderfully with other dogs.
After spending 3 straight days in a truck, enclosed in a crate for most of that time, Kiki was a fireball of energy when she arrived at our house. To our admitted relief, however, she settled down quickly after that and has shown herself to be really quite a well-behaved and manageable little girl.
Though far from hyper and bouncing off the walls, Kiki does have the energy of a young, healthy dog. She should have regular exercise, after which she'll be content to zonk out on the couch or in her crate. Kiki plays extremely well with other dogs, from those half her size to those double it.
It's highly doubtful given her origins that Kiki has had much if any training in the past. However, she's proven to be a quick learner. Though not solid yet, she quickly learned "sit." She is crate-trained and is in the process of being housetrained. She sleeps quietly in her crate beside our bed at night and is crated when we leave the house. She is also very responsive to voice corrections.
Because Kiki is still a puppy, it is essential that boundaries continue to be reinforced so that she understands what is acceptable behavior and what isn't. Like all puppies, she likes to chew so it will be up to you to help her distinguish what items are appropriate chew toys. She also does have a tendency to bark at men she doesn't know, but continued socialization will help her to overcome this problem. Kiki is already a wonderful puppy with a sweet temperament and a keen intelligence--with continued discipline and socialization, she'll grow into an amazing dog.
Kiki is currently being fostered in Antioch. She is under the care of GEPDA (Group Education to Protect & Defend Animals), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Please email us for an adoption application if you are interested in meeting Kiki. There is a $200 adoption fee which helps to cover a portion of medical & transportation expenses. A homecheck will also be required to ensure that Kiki goes to an environment that is suitable for her.
If you are looking for a mellow dog that already knows how to go on and doesn't require anything in the area of training, then Kiki is not the dog for you. Kiki is a young dog still in a very important developmental stage of her life. She is still discovering the world around her and learning what she can and cannot do. We hope to find someone that will be a leader to her, that will nurture her and treat her with the kindness she deserves as well as someone who understands the importance of continued socialization, proper training, and good old-fashion exercise.
Kiki is little dog with an amazing spirit. She is playful, huggable, silly and incredibly endearing. Once you have her in your life, you will never know another day without sunshine.
Kiki chases the light
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IN MEMORY OF JASPER AND SAMSON
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