Champ came in with his sister, Lady, to a rescue in NC in June. They had the same owner for their entire life, and when she passed away, they found themselves with nowhere to go.
Our sister rescue in NC suffered a catastrophic fire in July that destroyed their home. Fortunately, they were able to escape and rescue all the animals. They were left living in an outdoor kennel with no AC. We quickly mobilized to transport the 7 Poms in their care to Richmond, VA.
Champ is a super friendly, energetic older Pom that comes in at a very thin 8lbs! He thinks he is your personal security that must follow you to every room, and snuggles up against your legs at bedtime. With Champ by your side, you will never pee alone again. He’s got your back!
He dances on his back legs to beg for treats and talks to you when you are in the kitchen. He does a handstand and pees with his back legs up high, which is quite hilarious to watch.
During the day, he is thrilled to curl up in a bed in the office while his foster mom works and is ready to go outside to the dog yard as soon as the door slides open. He is also potty pad trained for when he can’t get outside.
Champ gets along with everyone and everything! He loves people, kids, cats, and other dogs.
Don’t let his size or age fool you; despite being almost 12 years old (DOB 10/11/13) and 8lbs soaking wet, he gives off puppy energy.
He spent a few days with another family to gauge whether he and his sister, Lady, could be adopted separately. During this time, he played and chased their 9-month-old Corgi around and interacted with their toddlers with the enthusiasm of a puppy. He loves going on walks and wants to go for a jog as soon as the harness is on. If you are looking for a companion to go on long walks with, Champ is your man!
His undercoat is also not very dense, so grooming should not be labor-intensive. He lets you brush and bathe him with no problems, just be sure to have his treat ready!
Champ and his sister can be adopted separately or together. They are both up to date on all vaccines, have been fixed, and have just had complete dental cleanings in August.
Champ’s adoption fee is $500. We offer discounted fees for Seniors adopting Seniors.
If you would like to help sponsor their care and surgical needs, we have set up a GoFundMe for the fire survivors, or visit our Linktree for other options.
We are not 100% sure that she is bonded with her brother Champ. They don’t spend much time together and appear to follow their foster mom around more than they do each other. We are currently considering whether they can be separated for adoption, but would like to have a trial separation to see how it goes.
The first week, she stayed in the office where her foster mom works most of the time, except to eat. We set up a water bowl in the office to ensure she was drinking enough.
Like her brother, Lady loves to dance on her back legs and beg for a treat. She is super gentle about taking the treat from your fingers, almost dropping it.
She has been with us exactly 2 weeks today as I’m writing this. She remains very nervous and runs away whenever you try to pick her up. However, if you sit on the floor, she will come straight to you and climb into your lap; from there, you can pick her up.
As her trust grows, it is becoming easier to interact with her. She still puts her head down and ears back when you reach to pet her, and you have to move slowly and reassure her, but once you make contact, she likes a good butt scratch! I can reach down and pet her most of the time now, but her foster dad still has to get down to her level first. That makes sense because I work from home and she is with me 24/7.
On night 5, my husband brought her to the bedroom to show her where her foster mommy and the rest of the pack were hanging out. Now she likes to sleep at my feet and makes her way to the bedroom every night in her own time. She may not be there when we go to sleep, but she usually is when we wake up.
This past week, she has become more relaxed in the new environment, and I often find her following me as I pop into the kitchen or bathroom during the day. I expect she will continue to improve as she becomes more comfortable.
She is a very sweet girl and gets along with everyone. She needs a home with no children and experienced owners willing to give her the time and patience she needs to trust them and get comfortable.
Although she isn’t happy when her brother steals her bed!
If you would like to help sponsor their care and surgical needs, we have set up a GoFundMe or visit our Linktree for other options.
Our followers have surprised us with their generosity yet again! We got several packages from our Amazon Wish List in the past 2 days. After the last round of rescues, we had run out of many of our supplies.
With 4 seniors in the house, potty pads are always helpful. All four of these have dental issues that need to be addressed. We are hopeful they will be able to have anesthesia despite their age. The Ultrasonic Dental Cleaner will be particularly helpful for our seniors who cannot undergo surgery, as it enables quick scaling for new rescues with severely damaged mouths that can literally stink up an entire room! Getting some of the tartar off helps reduce the odor until proper surgery can be performed.
As you can see in the picture, Scamp couldn’t wait to get his teeth into a Mintie!
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.
Look how happy they are reunited!!
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.
Last weekend, our sister rescue in NC suffered a tragedy, their home burned down. They were able to escape and rescue all the animals. They are now living in a small camper on the property and do not have room for the rescues in their care. We quickly mobilized to transport the rescues in their care to Richmond, VA.
Lady and Scamp came in as brother and sister last month. They had the same elderly owner for their entire 10 years of life, and when she passed away, they found themselves with nowhere to go.
They are both light orange, with Lady having a bit of sabling on her back. They have been spayed and neutered and are up to date on all vaccines.
Lady is the larger of the 2 at about 10-12 pounds. She is a bit of a nervous Nellie and gets scared, so she needs her brother for comfort and security. She will take a little time to trust you, so she may snip if you push her too fast. She also does not love getting brushed. She tolerates it for a few strokes, then gets irritated. Luckily, her undercoat is not super thick, so grooming is not as intensive.
Scamp is around 8 lbs, but he feels a bit thin, so he could use another pound or two to fill out his frame. His name definitely suits his personality. He is very friendly and darted out of the crate ready to give kisses! His undercoat is also not very dense, so grooming should not be labor-intensive. He let me brush him with no problem.
I am told they are crate-trained or prefer to sleep with you in your bed, but I let them roam last night, and they just found a comfy spot, curled up, and fell right asleep. They are puppy pad trained and seem to understand what the outside is for, as well. However, they’ve only been here for 18 hours, so we will see.
Both are in great condition and up to date on all shots, worming, and heartworm prevention. Since they are on the older side, they would not be a good fit for a very active home, but they do seem to have a lot of energy for their age and would probably like going on walks or romping in the yard.
