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FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:

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

Mitzi (female)

Intake date:   4/29/2025

Lhasa Apso / possibly Shih Tzu mix

6 years old

Intake weight:  9.14 pounds

Adoption fee:  $275, which includes vetting, microchip

Benefactor Dog:  When we have a popular dog, 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 other reason (although we’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.

 

Good with other dogs:  yes

Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test

Vetting and other:  altered (spayed), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped

Health issues:  none observed.

Temperament:  shy, submissive, quiet, sweet natured

Energy level: low

Groom needs:  high maintenance;  requires regular professional grooming, along with intermittent brushing to avoid matting

Biography:  Mitzi was surrendered because her owners weren't ready for a new dog after their pet passed away.  Their son convinced them it would help them heal.  They contacted us, so please avoid negative comments.

 Mitzi is very sweet, quiet and submissive.  Once she is comfortable, she will come out of her shell but she wants a home that is similar to her, calm and quiet. 

Her previous owners shared some insights about her:   She's got a sweet personality!  She loves toys and while she hasn’t shown much toy enthusiasm with us yet, we’re pretty sure she’ll become a toy fanatic soon enough. She’s an expert squirrel chaser, people magnet, and used to being a professional feet warmer in bed at night. Her house and pad training skills are apparently top-notch—though we NEVER promise a dog holds a degree in it. She's a road trip ace and a champion leash walker. Thunderstorms? Pfft, she’s as cool as a cucumber. Grooming and nail trims are a breeze with her. Plus, she’s fluent in “stay” and comes running when called!

 

Since coming to us, we believe she may have been a former breeder dog just by her shy nature with people.  She wants the attention but is very submissive when getting it.  That will change over time and especially once she gets in a new home.  She is shy around other dogs and will hide HOWEVER, we’ve caught her walking amongst them so she is curious of them.  She’ll do great if in a one or two dog household to help her.  We would love for her to find a loving home that equals her temperament and disposition.  If that’s you, we welcome your application!

 

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**

*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.

 

*Most 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 and the dog is over 15 pounds.  There is no exception to this rule!

 

*PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!  

 

*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. 

 

*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’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency. 

 

*KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.

 

*We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.

 

*Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.

 

Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply.

Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption.

CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us.

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