Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : Small
Learn more about the Chihuahua. Thank you for considering adopting one of CARA's Special pets! To apply read about our adoption policies
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to fill out an application. Jack is a 4 year old chihuahua who came to CARA when we pulled him from Lee County Animal control. Jack was found as a stray and unfortunately was found to be positive for heartworm disease. Jack has since completed his Heartworm treatment but needs to be retested in 6 months, as the heartworms are still slowly dying inside of him - so in turn he is still testing positive. Jack sadly had such severe heartworm disease that he developed pulmonary hypertension a pretty typical side effect of severe heartworm load. He is thankfully doing so well, with medication on board and it is possible the hypertension will go away completely. He could also have to manage that life-long. If you do not know much about heartworm disease please research to be fully aware of the life long damage it can cause to a dog, internally. Thankfully most dogs do very well post heartworm treatment and they deserve to live long happy lives with mindful owners! The rescue took Jack to the cardiologist where we had a pleasant visit and were told Jack is doing well post HW treatment, despite the hypertension. Mainly we are looking to find an adopter that is going to keep Jack under low activity for at least 6 months (or until he test negative for HW's) Jack is in the most amazing foster home. They have taken care of him through his heartworm treatment, neuter and dental. Now Jack is ready to find a home! We have learned while he has been in foster, that he is a little sour patch kid......but more sweet than sour! Jack likes to hoard socks. He will exchange your sock for a treat! Jack likes dogs, but can be scared of big ones at times. Jack is okay with cats. Jack is best with older kids. Jack NEEDS a fenced yard for his safety. Jack is so sweet and affectionate, and has many little quirks! He is not okay being crated. He would adapt well to most homes! If interested in learning more about Jack please call or email us! Or simply apply if you would like the opportunity to meet this special guy!!
More about JACK (In Foster)Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Good for Seniors/Elderly, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Affectionate, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy To see more animals for adoption, please visit the CARA Website Our adoption fees are: All pets available for adoption have been spayed or neutered (unless under 4 months please read about our adoptions
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), are current on vaccinations and preventatives, and micro-chipped. Cats have been tested and confirmed negative for Feline AIDS and Leukemia. Dogs have been tested for heartworm disease. Our shelter is located at 42 Deep River Rd in Sanford and is open Tues, Thurs, & Fri from 3pm - 7pm & Sat from 10-2pm (other times available by appointment). CARA's adoption process and online application can be found at
http://www.cara-nc.org/info/adoption
Please call 919-774-9433, email adoptions@cara-nc.org, or visit www.cara-nc.org for information about this or other pets available for adoption. If you would like to adopt me or any of my friends, please visit CARA to fill out an on-line application or e-mail us at adoptions@cara-nc.org. Every animal that comes into the CARA program is here because one or more events occurred that led to this animal needing not only a home, but a person or family to love and protect them. Each animal has been loved and cared for by a small and determined group of people who want nothing more than to know each animal is safe for the rest of his or her life. Thank you for looking to adopt! Other Pictures of JACK (In Foster) (click to see larger version):
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