Adopt a Chihuahua / Feist / Mixed (short coat)

Thank you, for caring enough to consider adopting a rescued pup in need of love, respect and a warm place to lay it's head fur-ever.

KAYCE is a Chihuahua/Mtn FeistX 1.5yo, date of birth: ~November 22, 2015. Kayce(Black and brn brindle) weighs 11lbs. Kayce is a sweet, a bit timid and independent yet very open to gentle, kind humans when she learns to trust. 

She was rescued from an outdoor kennel where she and her sister, Leisel, had lived their entire lives. Howlin4spirit rescued and placed their daddy just 2 months prior to these 2 cutie-pie's arrival at Howlin4Spirit. They were timid and scared, never having had much interaction with humans. But, are warming up nicely, and appreciating being a more integral part of our little pack, and realizing that humans can be kind, loving and gentle and have THE MOST EXCELLENT TREATS in their hands and are willing to share them with scared little dogs(especially compared to their past diet of cheap dog food and bread).

Howlin4Spirit is looking for a kind WOMAN/retired with time and lots of love and patience to share with either/both of them. They would be best suited for a home with their own safe fenced-in back yard, and a tie-out cable line(for Liselle), Kayce is already coming to us, kissing our hands, always searching for yummy treats and a loving hug. We are working on our leash walking, slowly but surely.

NOT GOOD/confident enough around children or other M>LG dogs. Cats OK!

PLEASE, copy and paste the application provided below into a new email, answer each question thoroughly(the more/detailed info, the better your chances of being approved), and send to [email protected]

These pups are in and will remain in foster care in Rutherfordton, NC until their fur-ever adoptive person('s) application can be processed and approved.

Upon request, we will be happy to send you more videos and pictures of these pups interacting with one another and other H4S buddies, to help you get a better understanding of their personality and activity level and how they interact with their people and other pups.

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Adoption fee: $95 includes spay, micro-chip, Parvo-Distemper, Lepto, Bordatella and 1 yr Rabies vaccinations, parasite-free, current on monthly heart worm and flea/tick prevention, Martingale collar and leash, and current health certificate (issued within 3 days prior to transport).  

Where there is a scent hound(FEIST IS A SCENT HOUND) being considered for adoption, & in homes where children reside or will be visiting, a secured(not electric) fenced-in yard is required OR NEVER allowed off-leash.

All potential adopters are required to be at least 25 yrs old and complete the application below, at your earliest convenience, to help secure the pup of your choice!

Upon receipt of your application, we will acknowledge your application in an email and immediately send out a questionnaire to your 3 personal references. 

To help your chances of adopting the pup of your 1st choice, be sure to contact/ask all references to reply at their most earliest convenience. Also, give your vet's office permission to release your information to Howlin4Spirit. We will be contacting everyone within 2 business days. 

Upon approval of this adoption, & to hold the dog/pup of your choice, we require the pup's adoption fee to be sent to our secure PayPal.com acct at: [email protected]

Upon receipt of the adoption fee, we will send you the adoption contract and all pertinent information you will need to be ready for your pup's arrival, and reserve your pup's space on 'Happy Dogs' next available transport(SATURDAY delivery ONLY). Their transport fee is $100/both together to all points as far N as NYC and LI, and $125/both together to all points N of NYC as far as Manchester, NH and Albany/Syracuse, NY, to be paid directly to driver upon delivery. 

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 Howlin4Spirit reserves the right to deny any incomplete applications, or any incompatible situations for any particular dog

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Howlin4Spirit Adoption Application 

Date:                  pup interested in...1st choice:                        2nd choice: 

1 Name of applicant & age:                        

Name of applicant's spouse/partner & age: 

2 Address: 

3 How long at this address: 

4 Telephone #s:(h)                              (w)                                (c) 

5 Email address: 

6 With whom are you employed & how long with this employer?Spouse/partner's employer & how long with this employer? 

7 Occupation: Spouse/partner's occupation: 

8(a) Number of children living in this household:      list their 1st names & ages:  

(b) Number of adults living in this household:       Their names, ages & occupations of all adults not listed above: 

(c)Is anyone living in this household either pregnant or trying to become pregnant: 

9 What type of environment do you live in: Rural___Suburb___City___ 

10 Housing: Apt___House___Duplex___Mobile Home___Other___ 

11 Do you rent or own?

(a)If you rent, are you permitted to own a companion animal under 25lbs?           over 25lbs? 

(b) Name and telephone# of property owner/management: 

12(a) What other dogs/cats have you previously owned and what happened to them(state pet's name, age, if speutered, reason for giving up/cause of death): 

(b) What other dogs/cats currently live in your home:(please list: names, breed, sex, age, any health issues they may have & if speutered): 

13 Are there any other types of animals currently living in your home(if so, describe): 

14 What do you know about the breed in question(it is required that you research this breed's traits/habits)?: 

15 Are there any specific habits/problems you are not willing to work with?     If so, please specify: 

16 Sexual preference: M___F___No preference____ 

17 (a) Do you have a fenced-in yard & is it connected to the house(entire yard fenced, front yard only, backyard fenced & attached to back door, etc): 

(b) what is the height & dimensions of the fenced-in area(please, be specific, as this info is REQUIRED & PERTINENT to the approval of your application): 

(c) Please, describe your fencing materials(chain-link, wooden stockade, vinyl rail...2, 3 or more rails...is it reinforced w/wire, if so, what kind of wire..chicken/field/hog): 

(d) What type of gates(describe as you did in above question): 

(e) Can they be opened by children: 

(f) If you don't have a fenced-in yard, how will the animal be exercised and allowed to eliminate: 

18 Who will supervise outdoor activities: 

19 Do you have(check all that apply):Pet door____Kennel run____Dog house____Stake____  Tie-out or cable-run____Crate____None____

20 Do you have a swimming pool?           Is it fenced-in separately from the rest of the yard? 

21 What member of the family will be taking the MAJOR responsibility for the care of this animal: 

22 Does anyone in your family have allergies to ANY animal: 

23 Has anyone in your household had an issue with impulse control: 

24 What are your plans for this animal: (a) protection/guard:______ (b)companion:______ (c)child's pet:_____(d)pet therapy:_____(e) agility/flyball:_____ (f)obedience:______ (g)herding:______(h)ranch work______(i)other(explain):__________________________________ 

25 (a) Have you ever trained a dog in obedience classes?   (b) Are you planning on taking your adopted dog to an obedience class?   

26 Have you ever sold, given away or surrendered a pet?        If so, please provide details of situation: 

27 (a) How much time are you willing to give the dog to adjust to it's new environment & family members?  

(b) This dog may not be housebroken. Are you willing to take the time to work with the animal? 

(c) For this adoption to be approved, it is required that you promise to always keep this animal on-leash before you open your front door, or whenever exercising your best  buddy outside of a secured fenced-in area...do you agree to this stipulation?  

28 Will the animal live in the home?         If not, where? 

29 What type of shelter will be provided when the dog is outside(doghouse/patio/decking overhang, etc): 

30 Where, exactly, will the animal sleep at night and be kept when there is no one at home (i.e., crated, free roam of home, laundry/kitchen area, fenced-in yard, etc): 

31 (a) On the average, how long will the animal be left alone during the day: 

(b) What is the activity level of your household: _____busy-visits by friends, meetings, children, parties at home _____noisy-TV, stereo, machinery, tools, kids playing _____moderate-normal comings and goings _____quiet-homebodies, few guests 

32 Do you believe in dog crates?          If so, for what exact purpose(s)? 

33 If you had to move & your new landowner does not allow pets, what will you do with your companion animal(CA)?

34 When you go on vacation, will your pet accompany you or who would care for it? 

35 Under what condition(s) would you consider giving up your companion animal? 

36 (a)who is the veterinarian you currently use, or used for your previous animal's health issues(IF used within past 5 yrs): animal hospital's name/vet's name:                                           tele #: 

address:                                           

OR, vet's name, address and tele# for the vet you plan to use(have you asked your dog owner friends who they would recommend to you?):

(b) what type of heart worm prevention do you use? 

37 How will your animal travel to the vet, or other places(i.e, crated, doggie seat belt, loose in a car/van, tethered or in crate or in box in  bed of truck?): 

38 May we call your vet and inquire as to your previous/current pet's health care?         If not, why? 

39 Are you willing to allow an H4S's representative to periodically visit your home? If not, why? 

40  List NAMES & EMAIL addresses of 3 NON-RELATED personal references, whom you have known for at least 3 years, &/or whom  may be familiar with your pet ownership history: 

1: 

2: 

3: 

41 If you have a disability or special needs, please be sure to let us know, here; this will help us find the BEST companion for you and your needs(if your disability is not disclosed to H4S,  then we reserve the right to deny this adoption at ANY time; even at the time of delivery, when you will forfeit your deposit): NO answer? Then, we will consider this application INCOMPLETE 

42  What arrangements have you made for your pet, if you could no longer care for them(i.e., moving over seas, extended hospital stay, nursing care facility, death)? NO answer? Then, we will consider this application INCOMPLETE 

43 &, finally, please tell us a little about yourself and why you feel you could provide a good home for a rescued companion animal.   

Sometimes, for reasons beyond anyone's control, the adoption does not work out. 

In this case, the animal must be returned to Howlin4Spirit CARes at the adopter's expense, via bonded 'HAPPY DOGS' rescued pet transport service(bonded & licensed) by calling Deb Farhi at #704-451-9954.   

 

Adoption contributions are not refundable, for any reason.   

By signing this application, I attest to the fact that I am 25 years of age or older, & that the above information provided is correct and that you understand any future medical costs are  your responsibility  and we have made full disclosure regarding our & our vet's knowledge of the health of the animal.   

applicant's signature:   

spouse/partner's signature(if married/partnered for 5 yrs or more):