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Name: Candy

Rescue ID: 10117-S-A

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: Chihuahua (short coat)

Learn more about the Chihuahua.

Sex: Female (spayed)

Current Size: 11 Pounds

General Potential Size: Small

Current Age: 13 Years 1 Month (best estimate)

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Cats: Yes

Description:

Meet Candy!

Candy has had a very sad beginning...
Candy and 2 other chihuahua moms and pups were taken from their owner due to neglect & filthy conditions. The puppies were being kept in a box which was filled with cockroaches....that gives you an idea of how these precious kids were being cared for!

Candy only had one surviving pup, but has been helping the other mom with nursing duties.

Candy is coming to us in hopes of finding a loving home so she can start new and forget all the horrible things that have happened to her in the last few years.

She is a beautiful little girl and with some love and TLC, she will blossom into a wonderful companion.

Update from Candy's current foster home:

Candy is a sweet little girl. Though she is very shy, she warms up quickly and loves attention. She loves her belly rubbed and often rolls over so you can rub it. She's never too far from her people and will happily sit on your lap to be petted, but she's not pushy about it.

She's housebroken and sits quietly in her kennel during the day. She rarely barks and enjoys relaxing. She's very affectionate and loving, but is pretty stingy with her kisses. She gives some, but isn't a licker.

She gets along well with resident dogs in her foster home, but so far hasn't decided to join in playing with them. She will cuddle with them in bed, but doesn't seem into running around and playing.

Update 10/19:

It's been a few weeks and Candy has really come out of her shell! Check her out smiling in the new picture!

As you can probably tell from the pictures, Candy is pretty shy. While she was friendly from day one, she had her tail permanently tucked under her body for the first week at my house. Then it started...just a little tail wiggle. 3 weeks later, Candy is a new woman! Candy's tail is up and she is so playful. She initiates play with the other dogs and loves playing with me. She fetches her toys and plays tug of war. She even "dances" when I sing to her. She is so loving and is always near me, happy to have any attention I give her.

She is potty trained and is not kenneled anymore. She actually doesn't do the greatest in her kennel at night and insists on sleeping in bed. In typical chihuahua fashion, she burrows under the covers at the foot of the bed.

Is Candy good with cats? You bet! Check our her picture snoozing next to the house cat. She is smaller than the cat and enjoing the warmth.

Candy takes a little while to get comfortable and just needs someone that is patient enough to give her that time. I'll admit, Candy is shy to strangers and different environments and does not connect with new people right away. However, get her at home and give her some time and she is so worth it. She's just a doll and we love having her around. It's been heartwarming to see her transformation and Candy will be a wonderful dog for anyone willing to give her a chance.

Please feel free to fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION by clicking on the button below.

Thank You!

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