Bloke

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie | Springhill, LA

SeniorMaleSmallChihuahua

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Meet Bloke

Check out his toofer photo in the comments.  LOL!   You Tube video link:  https://youtube.com/shorts/ESfM0yC3cIM   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 Bloke (male) Intake date:   8/8/2025 Yorkie/ Chihuahua mix 12 years young Intake weight:  6.14 pounds Adoption fee:  $125, which includes vetting, microchip Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  yes Vetting and other:  altered (neutered), dental performed (7 extractions – he’s got the cutest snaggle tooth smile!), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped (Note:  “leather ear” he has no hair behind his ears – likely alopecia-related/  hair loss with significant darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation) occurs on pinna (external part of the ears) and the bridge of the nose in Yorkshire Terriers. The tail and feet may also be affected, although not affected much with Bloke.  It is usually first noticed when the dog is between 6 months and 3 years old, and the condition worsens as the dog ages. The hair loss does not usually resolve, and there is no treatment.   Health issues:  limited sight and hearing Temperament:  quiet, calm, sleeps most of the time, unless treats or food are introduced! Energy level:  low, low, low Groom needs:  medium maintenance;  his coat is thinning and he just needs a bath and brush from time-to-time Biography:  We were contacted about Bloke and Gobsmack needing rescue help out of the Longview Shelter.  While we already have enough senior dogs waiting homes, we just couldn't say no to these two that really needed help.  Sadly, Gobsmack died while at the vet.  He had so many medical issues but the most pressing was an advanced collapsed trachea and enlarged heart.  He was suffocating.  Our vet gently let him go.   We are thankful he died while with us instead of lingering in a shelter and possibly dying alone.  We don’t know why the boys ended up at the shelter, but it’s possible someone passed away or went into a home.  We see this all-too-often.    Bloke, on the other hand, is a sweet and precious little guy!  He sleeps most of the time at the rescue but when it’s time for breakfast and dinner or a treat, he comes to life!  He has the cutest little snaggle tooth smile that we captured as he was yawning.  We will post a picture in the comments on our Facebook page.  We had him on wet food after his dental but he really wasn’t interested in that.  He loves dry food!  We feed Purina One Chicken and Rice… and he goes to town on it.  Bloke does well in a kennel and at night, that’s where he sleeps.  He does ok on a leash but we don’t think he’s been on a leash much.  We have some puppies at the rescue and when they approach Bloke as he’s sleeping, he lets them know that’s NOT OK by growling at them.  They’ve learned to just go bother someone else.  Bloke just needs a loving, caring and responsible home for the last chapter of his life.  If you think 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. 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