Meet Star.
springfield, VA · Adult · Maltese (long coat)
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In the shelter’s words
Meet Star, 5-6 years old Sweet Star came to CHR a year ago in rough condition at the age of 5 or 6 years old. She lived in a puppy mill, where she was bred to produce puppies for sale. She lived in a small shed with access to the outdoors through a doggie door. Recently, Star was diagnosed with a torn cruciate, so on 6/19 she will have orthopedic surgery to repair the cruciate tear. We’re keeping Star in our Safe Haven Sanctuary while she recovers, but we are still looking for her forever home if the fit is good for you and her. Star’s foster mom describes her as a beam of sunshine. She’s spunky and full of love and gentleness, and she kisses humans and dogs alike. She enjoys walking through a fenced yard to find just the right spot to eliminate. We’re asking her to go to a home with a fenced yard. Star loves to nap by your side. She is like a sponge, absorbing your hugs and kisses daily. One of the biggest challenges with Star is that she will sometimes(1-2 times a week) eliminates on top of dog beds. This could be a marking behavior from being in the puppy mill. Her foster mom picks up the beds before feeding to make sure there are no triggers, like after eating, when she may go eliminate on them or she immediately lets her out for a potty break after eating. Star is also let out every 3 hours during the day for a potty break. At night, she does well without accidents, but she may have accidents for the first few months in any house she goes to, so we recommend diapers for this cutie at night during the beginning of her stay with you. Star does not enjoy being crated, and it's not recommended for a puppy mill survivor. here:https://fs8.formsite.com/Caringhearts/form1/index
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RescueGroups record ID: 22218305
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Shelter-listed fee: 575
We often receive questions about the process of applying for one of our precious rescued dogs. The first step is filling out a application at the following address http://www.caringheartsrescue.org/Adopt.html . Click on the apply button under the dog you are interested in. If you have pets, you will be required to provide medical records for your current pets as proof that they are up to date on vaccines, spayed or neutered and on heart worm preventative. We will contact you after this first step is completed. Thank you very much for your time!
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Star
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Dog · Adult · Maltese (long coat) · Female
Caring Hearts Rescue via RescueGroups.org
springfield, VA
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22218305
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Shelter-listed fee: 575
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Adoption information:
https://www.caringheartsrescue.org/
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