PrincessPaislee

Chihuahua | Hopkins, MN

Age : 3 YearsAdultFemaleSpitz

About

Meet PrincessPaislee

Meet PrincessPaislee! She just joined her foster home today, and here’s what we’ve discovered about this sweet pup so far: Since her arrival, she has been very quiet, with only occasional light whining in her kennel. She ADORES my youngest, who is six years old, and tries to snuggle under his arm to lay on his lap, making her tail spin (just like Tails from the Sonic movie) with joy when she’s with him. She politely approached my son and quietly tried to take his chicken nugget box. When he took it back, she didn’t protest and just watched. She cuddles with my 15-year-old at night and doesn't pay any attention to the four cats in her foster home. PrincessPaislee enjoys cuddling but is also content to lay alone. She hasn’t shown any interest in the cats she’s encountered in the house. She does get a bit spooked when her leash drags and catches on something, so she is cautious of new things. She really dislikes loud noises. While she won't run and hide, she will calmly remove herself from the situation. She isn't fond of dogs barking in her face but is fine with them if they give her space and earn her trust. Therefore, her adopters should have a calm dog that respects her boundaries. However, once she feels safe, she really opens up. Her coat is unique: the hair on her back legs and tail is short, while from mid-back to the front, it is super thick and soft. She’s a beautiful girl inside and out! PrincessPaislee is from Texas.  One big thing you should know is they are heartworm positive - but please don’t let that scare you away from adopting them! After they undergo treatment for their condition they will be completely healthy again, and heartworm is not a contagious disease. Because they need treatment, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) program. Click here to learn more about this program. They will get heartworm treatment at one of Ruff Start’s partner veterinary clinics in St. Cloud, so their foster will need to be comfortable getting them to and from the appointments. Treatment will consist of three injections: the first will be roughly 30 days after they enter rescue. Then, the second and third injections will happen 30 days after the first. When they are undergoing treatment, they should be on activity ‘restrictions’ which just means they should relax in their crate or cuddle with you.   Click here to learn more about heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you'd like to donate towards this pet's care, you can donate to our Animal Care Fund. Our Animal Care Fund supports the medical and veterinary needs for all Ruff Start Rescue animals. You'll be able to enter this pet's name on the second page of the donation form.