Senior Female Chiweenie - Glitter

Update: Glitter found her forever home. She now lives in Mead, WA

Our local housing authority called us this week about a senior Chiweenie in need. Her owner passed last Friday and this little girl is alone in the house. One of our volunteers rushed to pick Glitter up. She is now safe with us. Glitter's first vet appointment is scheduled on August 29th. 

Update August 26, 2022: Glitter is resting at her foster's. She beginning bond with him and is taking treats from her foster dad. She enjoys visits from other volunteers but seems unsure of her surroundings. 

Glitter
11 year old Female Chiweenie

Her foster dad took her for a spa day where she enjoyed a nice bath and had a nail trim. Her foster dad says Glitter is an excellent car buddy. Glitter also enjoys walks on a leash and runs around her foster's yard.

Thanks to Dirty Paws Grooming of Oroville, WA. This little girl enjoyed a spa day. At her foster's, Glitter likes to look out the window and observe wild life and traffic that goes passing by.

11 year old
Chiweenie
Active, playful, and sweet

Interested in Glitter? Apply here.

Glitter's Bio: (We will update Glitter's bio as we get more info from the vet and from her foster)

Adoption fee: $175 (Senior For Seniors Program)

14 lbs

Approximately 11 years old

Leash trained

Knows basic commands

Housetrained

Microchipped

Rabies and age appropriate vaccinations included 

Interested in Glitter? Apply here.

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Male Long Haired Dachshund - Apollo Puppy

Update: Apollo found his forever home.  

Hello. I'm Apollo. I'm a handsome medium to long haired Dachshund mix. My fosters say my best feature is my shiny black fur. I'm shy but slowly gaining confidence . I live with other furry kids ranging in size from 13 pounds to 80 pounds. I also share my space with a horse. I am not too sure what to think of him, so I give him a couple of barks when I see him. I love doing zoomies, chew on my toys, and love treats.

I am playful, and learning to walk on a leash. I'm a bit shy of humans but my foster dad and mom are giving me plenty of hugs, kisses and cuddles to prepare me on the next phase of my journey to finding my own family. My fosters are willing to travel a reasonable distance to find my forever family.

Interested in Apollo? Apply here.

Apollo's Bio: 

Adoption fee: $425

12 lbs

Neuter surgery scheduled August 19th. Available for adoption after August 26th

5 to 6 months old

Working on leash manners

Learning basic commands

Loves dogs

Doing great on house training but needs practice

Microchipped

Rabies and age appropriate vaccinations included 

Want to give Apollo a home? Application to adopt available here.

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Rocky Male Lab Mix Needs New Home

Update: Rocky is on hold.

Rocky is an active dog who loves adults, children and other dogs. His owner passed away and owner's wife is partially disabled undergoing rehab and is unable to give him the care and attention he needs. Rocky knows basic commands, walks good on a leash, easily distracted but listens to correction. Rocky loves chasing balls and playing with the grandkids. He also enjoys snuggle time.

Interested in Rocky? Click on this link to fill out an application:

Rocky's Bio

Application fee: $250

77 lbs

Altered male

5 years old

Good on a leash 

Knows basic commands

Okay with other dogs

House trained

Is Rocky a good fit for your household? Fill out an application to adopt here.

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Andie - Carkie Terrier Needs Home (Cairn Terrier/Yorkie Mix)

UPDATE: Andie now Gemma was adopted by a beautiful family in Chesaw, WA. She now lives with a cat and another sweet dog.

Smart and sweet are the best words to describe this charming little dog. Andie will steal your heart with her cuteness and her puppy dog eyes. She was found by animal control in an abandoned vehicle in the Yakima area.

Andie will travel a reasonable distance to find her "furever" home. She is playful, follows her foster around the house and is ready for snuggles anytime.

Andie is not a fan of car rides. She gets motion sickness. However, she will lay down in the car to take a nap.

2 year old Carkie Terrier
Female, longs for furever home

Adoption fee includes:

Rabies vaccination

Microchip (24 Pet Watch)

Intrac-Trac 3 (protection against kennel cough)

DAPP (protection against parvo, para influenza, etc)

Revolution (protection against parasites)

Andie comes with a bed, blanket, dog tag, harness, leash, toy (s), food and water bowl.

Photo Credit:
Dirty Paws Dog Grooming

Interested? apply using this link. 

Andie's Bio

Breed - Yorkshire Terrier/Cairn Terrier Mix

Age - 2 years old

Gender - Female

Size - 9 lbs

Spayed/Neutered - yes

Housetrained - yes

Coat - Long with some wire hair and soft undercoat (tan, brown, black and white)

Great with other dogs, cats, and children.

Photo Credit:
Dirty Paws Dog Grooming

Application available using this link

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Handsome German Shorthaired Pointer Looking For Forever Home

Ruger is a handsome GSP mix that loves the outdoors. He is about 4 years old, altered. Ruger is smart and looks to his human for direction. He aims to please. Ruger craves attention and lots of human interaction. His first family had a ranch so he is okay with cows and other livestock. He knows basic commands.

Very young kids make Ruger uncomfortable (no bite history). He is fine with older respectable children. The ideal family for Ruger would have an active lifestyle. Ruger needs to lose a few pounds to remain healthy. True to his breed, Ruger needs vigorous exercise daily. He is not okay with chickens and rabbits and is untested with cats.

Ruger comes with a leash, collar, food bowl, and blanket. He will travel a reasonable distance to find "furever" family.

Interested? apply using this link. 

Ruger's Bio

Breed - German Shorthaired/Lab mix

Age - 4

Gender - Male

Size - 70 lbs

Spayed/Neutered - yes

Housetrained - yes

Up to date on vaccines 

Untested with cats

Prefers older respectable children

Great with other dogs

Adoption fee: $325

Ruger will come with blanket, food bowl, leash and collar

Interested? apply using this link. 

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Doggy Day Out

Do you have an hour or two to spare? Volunteer to take a rescue dog for a short field trip! Our dogs were recently rescued from a Washington State shelter. They need human interaction so they may receive much needed mental and physical enrichment.

Please do take pictures with your pup date and share on social media. You may help a rescue dog get adopted!

Dog field trips are available in Oroville, WA. 

Here are some ideas for Doggy Day Out:

Have a pup date on your lunch hour

Take our rescue dog to the park

Work on leash skills with one of our rescue dogs

Go for a car ride

We're open to suggestions.

Pup dates are available by appointment only. We will do our best to match you with a suitable dog.

To apply:

You must be 18 years old or over

Dog leashes must be held securely at all times

Please keep your own pets at home

Our rescue dogs are NOT allowed to go off leash

Do NOT leave our rescue dogs unattended with children

Interested? Contact us here.

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Female German Shepherd Looking For New Home - 10 Years Old

Priscilla is 10 years old, altered. She is a pure bred German Shepherd (with papers). She is showing signs of aging (arthritis or joint problems). Prissy is 105 lbs, current with all vaccines. Prissy just received her rabies booster from our local vet in Omak, WA. She is cleared for adoption. She is not on any meds.

Looking for forever home

Prissy, 10 year old female
King Shepherd

Interested in Priscilla? Apply here.

Prissy's Bio:

Breed - German Shepherd (King Shepherd)

Age - 10 years old

Gender - Female

Size - 105 lbs

Spayed/Neutered - yes

Housetrained - yes

Up to date on vaccines 

Untested with cats or small children

Great with other dogs

Adoption fee: $150

Coming soon:

Dino

Chihuahua Dachshund mix

Dino
10 Years Old
Found alone in an empty house
Surrendered to a SW Washington Shelter in May 2021

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Chihuahua Abandoned In Empty House - Dino

This little lover was surrendered in May of 2021 in a SW Washington shelter after being found in an empty house. Dino is 10 years old, Chihuahua Dachshund mix. He will be available for adoption soon. We will be conducting behavioral and physical assessments as well as a vet visit and a bath at Dirty Paws Grooming in Oroville, WA. 

Resting in a home after a long stay at a shelter

Dino's Bio: (Available soon)

18 lbs

Chihuahua Dachshund Mix

10 years old

Great on a leash

Loves soft toys (he carries them around like a baby)

Dino
10 years old

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Combat Cognitive Decline In Dogs: Use Food Puzzles, Snuffle Mats

Cognitive decline is a reality in dogs. Having 4 senior dogs myself (lost my 5th one 1 day before he turned 17), I try to find ways to encourage mental stimulation daily. Because a dog's life is so short, symptoms can feel overwhelming and with a rapid onset of symptoms. Yes, dogs can develop dementia or canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS).

George
Dachshund 12 years old

Using the acronym DISHAL can help us identify symptoms:

Disorientation: Staring at walls, getting trapped behind furniture or corners. My Willy was getting trapped behind my toilet and tables. This was very hard for me to witness.

Interactions: Changes in interactions with pets or people. These changes include aggression, changes in frequency of interaction or irritability. Willy became socially withdrawn during the last couple years of his life.

Sleep-wake cycle changes: Increased sleep during the day and less sleep during the night. This was especially challenging for me. Willy would pace at night.

House soiling: Increased accidents inside the house. 

Activity changes: Pacing, anxiety, wandering, walking in circles.

Learning difficulties/memory loss: Inability to learn new tasks or forgetting previously learned skills.

Dog experts advice the use of food puzzles, snuffle mats, making a scent trail (drag something smelly on the floor with a nice treat at the end), train and re-train (sit, leave it, place, tug, fetch), chew toys, massage and acupuncture.

I would love to hear your experiences with your senior dog!

Willy at 16 years old

Even with advancing age, I try to take my pack on our daily hikes. I bring a baby sling just in case one of the little ones tire out. Here's a picture of my 11 year old girl after a hike up steep terrain. She naps for a while after such hikes:

11 year old Terrier Mix

Here at Fur Ever Yours Dog Rescue, we are trying to focus on rescuing senior dogs. Sadly, they are often overlooked in shelters. Senior dogs may withdraw or show signs of aggression in a shelter environment. Help us rescue senior dogs by donating to our Seniors for Seniors Program. Donate link available here.

References:

“Cognitive Decline In Aging Dogs: What To Know - CVMBS News.” CVMBS News, http://facebook.com/tamuvetmed, 15 Apr. 2021, https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/cognitive-decline-in-aging-dogs/.

London, Karen. “Help! My Senior Dog Is Bored! | The Bark.” The Bark, https://thebark.com/content/help-my-senior-dog-bored. Accessed 6 Apr. 2022.

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Jack Russell Terrier Mix Needs New Home - Timmy

Adoption news:

On March 2nd, Timmy was adopted by a beautiful family in Mukilteo, WA. He is living in a loving home with a big fenced yard and loving life with a beautiful sister (Chihuahua mix). Congrats to the family.

Timmy was adopted!

 

Timmy is a Jack Russell Terrier and Chihuahua mix. He is about 1 year and 7 months old. Timmy is an altered male and up to date on all shots (distemper parvo, rabies, dewormed). Timmy would be glad to travel a reasonable distance to find his new home. He is microchipped and housetrained.

Jack Russell Chihuahua Mix
Needs New Home

Timmy comes with a collar, harness, dog tag, and a dog bed. He is staying with his foster dad in Chesaw, WA but would prefer milder climate. Timmy is great with other dogs. He used to live with children, another dog and played with cats. Due to a change in home life, his former owner surrendered him. Timmy would thrive in a home with a fenced yard. 

Surrendered in a shelter

Timmy has a muscular physique. He loves exercise. Timmy is highly attentive. He anticipates your next command. He is treat-motivated!

Application form to adopt Timmy is available here. 

Timmy's Bio:

Breed - Jack Terrier Russel Chihuahua Mix 

Age - About one year and 7 months

Gender - Male

Size - 13 lbs

Spayed/Neutered - yes

Housetrained - yes

Up to date on vaccines 

Played with cats in his former home

Great with young children

Okay with other dogs

Adoption Fee: $350

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Athletic Rescue Dog Looking for Forever Home - Jerry

Update: Jerry found his forever home! He lives with a new mom and dad in Spokane Valley, WA.

Jerry is a 2 year old altered male, with short tri colored (brown, black and white), short fur. 11 lbs. Up to date on shots (distemper parvo, rabies, dewormed).

Happy and well adjusted. Jerry is ready for his forever home. Microchipped, house trained, paper trained. Will travel a reasonable distance. Comes with collar, harness, dog tag and bed. He gets along with other dogs however supervision may be needed when bigger dogs are around. Freshly neutered, he is recuperating at a foster home. This boy is quite the athlete. Jerry's skills come to light when he jumps for treats or toys.

Jerry will travel a reasonable distance to find his forever home.

Adoption Fee $350

If interested in Jerry, please fill out adoption application here. 

Jerry, 2 year old Chihuahua Mix
Available Now

Jerry is such a jumping bean. It is quite challenging to take pictures of him. 

Meet Jerry - 2 year old Chihuahua Mix
11 lbs of pure muscle

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Rescue Dog Tanner Needs Forever Home

Update: Tanner was adopted. He is now living in Spokane, WA.

Dog rescue alert! Please fill out an Adoption Application here.

Please welcome Tanner into your home. Fur Ever Yours Dog Rescue saved him. He is sweet, gentle and desperately wants to fit in. He was found as a stray in the Yakima area. This red Chihuahua mix is eager to please.

Rescued from a shelter, Tanner is so happy to be out in a real home. He is currently with a foster in a snowy mountain top. Tanner would prefer milder winters. Since he is young, a fenced in yard would be great. Curious, social and just grateful to be a "dog" once again. Smooth, short red coat with some white. Please give Tanner a forever home.

Tanner's Bio:

Adoption Fee - $200

Breed - Chihuahua Mix (aka Chiweenie)

Age - 2 years and 6 months

Gender - Male

Size - 11.6 lbs

Spayed/Neutered - yes

Housetrained - yes

Up to date on vaccines

Untested with cats

Untested with young children

Okay with other dogs

Active and playful Tanner is a 2 1/2 year old neutered, Chihuahua Mix with short red fur. Up to date on shots (distemper parvo, rabies, dewormed). Tanner is a happy, social, and deserves a forever home. Microchipped, house trained and paper trained. Tanner loves to play fetch, loves his toys (ball, rope, chew ring). He has lots of energy. He loves to run around in the yard but also enjoys snuggle times. Tanner comes with collar, harness, dog tag, and a bed.

Tanner was rescued from a crowded Eastern WA shelter. When we rescued him, he had some dry skin on his spine and neck which may have been caused by allergies. The vet has instructed us to give Tanner a corn-free diet and salmon oil supplement. With dietary adjustments, his flaky skin is gone however, the thinning fur will take some time to regrow.

Tanner loves healthy treats like baked chicken. He loves to stand on his hind legs to get treats.

To find out more, please use our Contact Form on the right-hand side of this page. You may also fill out an Adoption Application.

Tanner loves balls, ropes and other chew toys.

Please note: Above notes are observations made by volunteer staff and prior homes. They are not a guarantee of your new dog's behavior in new environments. Please allow time for your dog to acclimate in new surroundings.

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Dog Rescues 2021 Happy Endings

It's been a wonderful last quarter of 2021. Since starting our dog rescue's legal paperwork on October 11th, we have rescued 5 dogs and found homes for all of them. The dogs ranged in ages from 1 to 12 years old. Their size range from 12 pounds to 70 pounds. We are grateful to our donors, volunteers and supporters. Here are our rescues for the year 2021:

Aggie, Chihuahua/Dachshund Mix, 12 years old, 14 lbs

Found forever home in Spokane, WA

Tucker, Terrier Mix, 2 years old, 12 lbs.

Found forever home in Hermiston, OR

Bear, Papillon Mix, 1 year old, 12 lbs

Found forever home in Centralia, WA

Rusty, Dachsund Mix, 2 years old, 14 lbs

Found forever home in Marysville, WA

Huckleberry, German Shorthaired Pointer, 18 months, 70 lbs.

Found forever home in Oroville, WA

Tanner, Chihuahua Mix, 2 1/2 years old, 11.6 pounds

Last minute addition to our 2021 line up

Tanner is decompressing nicely with his foster.

Available for adoption on or about Jan 10th

Also available soon: Female, spayed, 10 year old Jack Russell

As a reminder, adopt, don't shop! We have more homeless dogs coming to our dog rescue that need forever homes. If you can't adopt, please help our rescue with a donation towards transportation, spay and neutering costs.

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Senior Dog Adopted

Cute little Agnes found her forever home day after Thanksgiving. She was welcomed by Paula and family in the Spokane area. Goodbye little Aggie! Thanks to Paula for welcoming Aggie into her home.

Aggie has been in the shelter for most of 2021. Fur Ever Yours Dog Rescue saved her and she is now decompressing nicely.

Please help Aggie, a senior dog with playful qualities. She needs a foster or forever home.

Aggie is sweet with strong maternal instincts. She is protective of her pack (humans and other animals), bed, and crate.

Fosters are provided a crate, bed, leash, and dog food. UTD on vaccines, female Chiweenie, spayed, about 12 years old. #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdog Please use the Contact Form on the right-hand side of this page for more information.

Rescue Senior Dog Aggie
Adopt, don't shop

Aggie's Bio:

Breed - Chihuahua/Dachshund Mix (aka Chiweenie)

Age - 12 years old

Gender - Female

Size - Medium about 14 lbs.

Spayed/Neutered - yes

Housetrained - yes

Up to date on vaccines

Lived with cats

Untested with young children

Okay with other dogs

To find out more, please use our Contact Form on the right-hand side of this page. You may also fill out an Adoption Application or Foster Application.

Please note: Above notes are observations made by volunteer staff and prior homes. They are not a guarantee of your new dog's behavior in new environments. Please allow time for your dog to acclimate in new surroundings.

Senior dog rescued from overcrowded shelter

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Tucker - Rescue Dog Learning To Trust Humans Again

Update: Tucker, the sweetest little shy guy has been adopted! Congratulations to Rosalina and family!

Tucker found his forever home
#adoptdontshop #rescuedog

About Tucker:

Tucker is learning to trust humans again. He was hit by a car earlier this year. He was surrendered inside a carboard box. He has been receiving veterinary care, lots of love, and volunteer hours. With all the care he has received, Tucker's mobility is back. He walks and runs fine. At our rescue, he chases birds and able to go up and down porch steps.

We saved Tucker from an Eastern Washington shelter. He is with Fur Ever Yours Dog Rescue is now decompressing nicely.

Please help Tucker, a young dog with playful qualities. He needs a foster or forever home.

Fosters are provided a crate, bed, leash, and dog food. UTD on vaccines. #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdog Please use the Contact Form on the right-hand side of this page for more information.

Adoption Update - Tucker now lives in Oregon. He loves life with new mom Rosalina. Tucker is never alone since Rosalina has extended family living with her. Grandpa has a dog too whom Tucker adores.

Adopt, don't shop

2 Year-Old Terrie Mix needs forever home

Tucker's Bio:

Breed - Terrier Chihuahua Mix 

Age - 2 years old

Gender - Male

Size - 10 to 12 lbs.

Spayed/Neutered - yes

Housetrained - yes

Up to date on vaccines

Untested with cats

Untested with young children

Okay with other dogs

Best features: Doe-eyed, gentle soul.

Tucker will be available for adoption around the 5th of December 2021 or sooner. He is currently undergoing in-house evaluation.

To find out more, please use our Contact Form on the right-hand side of this page. You may also fill out an Adoption Application or Foster Application. The links are on the top of this page.

Please note: Above notes are observations made by volunteer staff and prior homes. They are not a guarantee of your new dog's behavior in new environments. Please allow time for your dog to acclimate in new surroundings.

Senior dog rescued from overcrowded shelter

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