Available – Ozzy & Poppy – Bonded Pair

BIG UPDATE 8/1

Ozzy & Poppy came to us from a rescue in NC that recently suffered a fire that destroyed the home. They were an owner surrender from Charlotte, but we do not have any information on them. Poppy has a microchip, but it was never registered.

Ozzy is approximately 10 years old and weighs 7 lbs. Poppy is slightly younger, at 8-9 years old, and weighs 8 lbs. They are both cream colored Poms with speckled noses and perfect pointed ears.

When they came to us, we were told they were not bonded and could be separated. With that information, they went to separate foster homes. However, when the foster moms showed up at the vet for a joint appointment to have them evaluated, it became clear almost immediately that these two had missed each other and had a strong bond. Their relationship is not known, but it is clear they care for each other, so we have started referring to them as big brother/little sister. Ozzy went home with Poppy and her foster mom, and they will be kept together until they are adopted as a pair.

Ozzy is very nervous and cowers when approached. Once you pick him up, he does love a good lap and will relax after a few minutes. He tends to stay behind the pack and keeps to himself. He is smart! I woke up on Tuesday morning to let everyone out, but I couldn’t find him! The little stinker had already let himself out of the doggie door even though they hadn’t been shown it yet.

Poppy is also very scared. She will avoid being picked up, and we have kept a leash on her the first few days to be able to catch her. She was willing to take treats from our fingers after we bribed her with some cheese. Poppy started to follow her foster mom around the house after a couple of days, but still doesn’t let her pick her up.

Both of them are very shy and scared. There was obviously some trauma in their past. They need a quiet, very patient home where everyone understands that they will take some time to build trust and is willing to give them the time and space they need.

They were evaluated by our vet and received their vaccines. They are intact and have not been spayed/neutered. Both are in general good health, with the exception of their teeth! They don’t have many left, but the ones they do have are in very poor condition and extremely stinky. We are giving them a couple of weeks to settle in more, and plan on having their dentals done towards the end of August if they are approved for surgery. Due to their age, we may need to avoid surgery because of increased risks during anesthesia.

If you are interested in being considered for adoption,
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If you would like to help sponsor their care and surgical needs, we have set up a GoFundMe