Mindee

Chihuahua | Ringgold, LA

SeniorFemaleSmallTan/Yellow/Fawn with Black

About

Meet Mindee

“I was in a deep culvert… but a man rescued me.  See video.”   Found in culvert video:  https://youtu.be/Mcx8VYeySco Profile You Tube video link:    https://youtu.be/0ReRMGlILaQ   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)   INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:    http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Mindee (female) Intake date:   11/5/2024 Chihuhua Approx 12+ years old 4.15 pounds Adoption fee:  $100, which includes vetting, microchip Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  yes Vetting and other:  altered (spayed/neutered), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, X-ray performed (in CHF – see health issues), CBC (bloodwork performed), treated for UTI (urinary tract infection), on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped  (Also, the skin on her paw pads sloughed off from being in the water-filled culvert - had to be treated/wrapped - healed now.) Health issues:  in CHF (congestive heart failure) 3/6 heart murmur;  On Vetmedin 1.25mg, Lasix (Furosemide) 12.5mg, Enalapril 2.5mg – she takes her medication really well – no problems (Cost monthly for heart medications approximately $20-$25 Temperament:  quiet, sweet, responsive, sleeps most of the time Energy level:  low – wobbly when she walks due to age – basically, she goes out to potty and then back in her bed (unless you are working on food for her) Groom needs:  low Biography:  Mindee came to us from the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter after being surrendered there by a good Samaritan who found her in a deep water-filled culvert at a busy intersection.  Watch video link posted at the beginning of this write-up.  It’s horrible that someone possibly dumped her in the culvert hoping the waters would sweep her away.  We hope that is NOT what happened, but we see every day what humans are capable of doing to the innocent.  Mindee went through stray hold and no one ever came for her which wasn’t a surprise either.  We noticed early on that she was urinating frequently and the vet determined she did have a significant UTI which has been treated and she is feeling MUCH better.  She also has an enlarged heart and on medication which has also changed her life for the better.  Michele, one of our board members, took her home for a while for her to get better.  She is now ready for adoption!  We realize her time is likely very  limited due to her heart condition BUT she deserves a good home in her final chapter nonetheless.  If you feel like you can give her that, 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.  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. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org  

Adoption Process
On-line adoption application required. If approved and at adoption we require adoption agreement, spay/neuter contract for puppies/kittens - adoption fees vary from $85 for felines and $150-$250 for dogs (varying depending on age, health, behavior, etc.) Adopters must have responsible dog-ownership history and stellar vet reference if applying to adopt a dog and vice versa for cats.

Contact
Ninna's Road to Rescue
[email protected]
http://www.RoadtoRescueLA.org