Arrived in NZCR care: 01/05/2024
DOB: 08/10/2023
Sex: Female
Breed: Chihuahua x Pomeranian x Fox Terrier
De-Sexed: Yes.
Micro-chipped: Yes.
Registered with NZCAR: Yes.
Vaccinated: Yes.
DogsNZ (NZKC): No.
Council Registered: Yes - Christchurch City Council.
Cat Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: Older children - 7 years and over.
Human Sociable: With support and if introduced slowly and correctly.
Dog Sociable: Yes.
* TBC = "To be confirmed"
Background:
Lilly is a private surrender. Originally rehomed by her breeder she was returned as the family had two young children and weren't able to spend the time socializing and training her.
Personality and Information on Lilly:
Lilly is a loving and sweet dog to those she knows, but can initially appear wary of new people. Lilly is very clever, she needs to be occupied and still learning how to socialize! Lilly is still in her "puppy-hood" and ideal for training.
Her former owners say that Lilly “loves cuddles, plays with other dogs, had been taught to fetch, sit and lie down.” Lilly does need some further training and socialization with strangers. But recently enjoyed a trip to Bunnings with her foster parents! She is gaining in confidence all the time and learning more. Further exposure is helping her gain confidence and she's even begun taking treats from strangers.
Lilly was initially a little over-zealous with the cats at her foster home when meeting them and trying to initiate play. However she's now learnt to respect them and we think that Lilly would be fine with cats, provided she was introduced to them properly. But the cat must also be comfortable around dogs.
Lilly knows "no" and we think she would be easily trainable, given her food motivation. Lilly also enjoys enrichment toys and puzzles - anything that exercises her brain and combines her love of food!
If interested in learning more about Lilly, please keep an eye on this profile - Once we get to know her better, we will note her adopter requirements and more about her personality and progress while in care.
Health:
Lilly had her vet visit and assessment on 8 May 2024. Her teeth are lovely and her heart and joints are great. Lilly has had some itching and redness on her abdomen, which may be due to her prior diet - so we are keeping an eye on this to make sure it resolves.
Lilly has been spayed and micro-chipped as of 16/05/2024. We subsequently registered her microchip with the NZ Companion Animal Register and local Council.
Lilly will be available for adoption vet checked, de-sexed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, registered with the Council and NZCAR as all of our rescue dogs are.
How do the dogs receive the care needed to ready them for adoption?
New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue is a registered New Zealand charity run by a small team of passionate volunteers. The funds raised go towards the dogs in our care (and any community dogs we may support). Our modest income is a result of your kind donations, sponsorship, and our fundraising projects. The dogs in care each require medical or behavioral assistance so we're often short on funds - sadly this limits how many dogs we can help!
If you can, please consider donating to our cause either as a one-off or on an ongoing basis. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference! As we are a registered charity, please contact us for a receipt to claim back 33.33% of your donation from the IRD.
Donations can be made via:
The New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue Westpac Trust Account:
03-0823-0074502-000
Ref: "Lilly"
By credit or debit card to our GiveALittle:
https://givealittle.co.nz/org/nz-chihuahua-rescue-trust
Adopter Requirements:
Note: Before applying to adopt, please ensure you meet the adopter requirements listed above. These guidelines are set with the dogs' needs in mind, based on input from foster carers. If you do not meet these requirements, your application will be declined as there are no exceptions. Please review the criteria carefully. Thank you!
Adoption Fee: $600.00 to be paid to the NZCR trust account no. 03-0823-0074502-000
Our adoption fees consider the dog's age, health, and any ongoing care costs. These fees cover microchipping (including NZCAR registration), vaccinations, de-sexing, council registration (current year) and any other treatments required. This includes flea and worm treatments, medications, additional surgeries such as a dental, and food. We do not accept payment plans as adopters must demonstrate financial readiness for a pet. Please read more about our adoption process by clicking below.
A "little" goes a long way. If you can spare $5 to donate, every little bit helps - your generosity is both needed and greatly appreciated!
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