Tulip's Story
******Please note, once completing the initial screen you will be connected with the placement for a video chat. Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time************ We are a volunteer run rescue and donate our time to these dogs. IF you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision making process, please make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board. We really do not want to waste anyone's time if you are not serious about adopting this dog. Tulip, 2.5 months (estimated DOB March 2024), female, Terrier/Chihuahua mix, estimated to be a small size when full grown. She is in a foster home in Austin, TEXAS and is able to transport out of State once an adopter is approved. This girl is sassy and always on the move! She has a big personality in a little body. She shares a home with several other puppies and adult dogs. She is always jumping on them, chasing and just being an energetic puppy. Tulip was saved from what we believe is a backyard breeder. Her foster mom was in a rural area helping to save some dogs on the street. She stumbled across a home where one of the adults surrendered Tulip. We are not sure why, but are grateful she is in our care. She is not housebroken or crate trained. Due to her young age and other dogs in the home, her foster mom keeps her inside to limit her exposure to infections or disease. She is using potty pads and spends time in a pen. She will need continued training in both of these areas. She has not been around cats or kids. We think she would do well with kids who both understand and respect animal boundaries. Please note she still has her sharp puppy teeth and is very jumpy. Tulip is looking for a home who has an understanding of raising puppies into adult hood. This can be prior experience or someone who will seek support as needed (training, friends/family). Puppies bring so much joy, but also need intentional and committed attention. They need help socializing with new people, other dogs, leash work and basic obedience. Puppies under 6 months of age are placed on a spay/neuter contract until they are old enough to be altered. For puppies this age, someone needs to be home more than they are away as crating them for long periods of time is not conducive for their developmental needs ***Listed BREED and AGE - We are taking our best guess & recommendations from our veterinarian on age, breed and size when fully grown. We rarely know a dog's exact age nor are we able to tell the true or full breed mix of dogs as our information is limited most of the time. *** Interested in applying to adopt him? Fill out an adoption application at the link below! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDAR/Dog
