A Leg Up Rescue - Dogs Available

Mimi

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:48:51 -0800

Mimi is a delightful little lady between 6 and 8 years old and weighs in at about 5 pounds. She came from a bay area shelter where she was ovewhelmed with shelter life. ng with her foster siblings. She is very well mannered, polite little girl. Sort of a home-body, she doesn't care for a lot of noise and activity, prefering a quiet life-style. She loves squeaky toys. In her foster home, Mimi quickly came out of her shell and is now playing with toys, chewies and treats. She is good on a leash, loves her walks, and rides well in the car. She is a petite lady with an unusual little black mask, beautiful tan super soft fur. She gets along very well with her foster dogs (all her own size) as well as cats. Mimi would love a home to be your little princess and very best friend, or, she would be happy to share your home with another small dog and/or cat. She would not do well in a home with children due to her small size.

Lily

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:40:45 -0700

Our volunteer was in Porterville when Lily caught her eye. The kennel worker had hosed not only the kennel down, he had drenched little Lily. Alone in her wet kennel, Lily stood shivering. A Leg Up Rescue could not leave sweet Lily like this! And so this darling pup found herself headed to San Francisco!
Oh, she has adapted quite well to life in the Bay Area! Lily quickly figured out that chihuahuas belong in the house and in warm comfy beds! Lily enjoys lap time with her foster parents and Lily has become quite the walker. She keeps up with the pack on treks to Bayfront Park and Kite Hill. She stops to smell the flowers!
She gets along great with the resident dogs and even the cat. Lily is comfortable with well behaved children, too! Lily is doing well with her house training! And her leash walking is impressive!
Lily can live in a home with other small dogs or she can do quite well in a home as an only dog.

Here is a link to her YOUTUBE Video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKIn52PICw&feature=youtu.be

Ellie

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:58:52 -0700

Elly is a beautiful chocolate & white chi/terrier mix. She has a quite an under bite and very soft fur. She is a younger lady, perhaps a year old. She has a birth defect; her back legs have no hip sockets, one leg curled under her but the other leg works fine. The deformed leg has been amputated and she now gets around great. This little girl can walk over a mile, goes up and down stairs like a champ and wrestles and plays like the young dog that she is. Her spirit is wonderful. She can be a bit fearful in the beginning but is eager to be friends. She plays hard with her fellow foster dogs. They are so much fun to watch. Elly loves stuffed toys and hard chews. She uses wee wee pads, is great in the car and good on leash. She is very loving, likes to cuddle and kiss. Elly is currently living with several dogs her size and cats. She will be a wonderful friend. Ideally she would love to live with another small dog. Gentle children 9 and up should be fine. She is a very sweet little lady. Elly is spayed, microchipped and current on all vaccines.

Pixie

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:50:49 -0700

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Meet Pixie a wee little pup that is available for adoption! Pixie is an adorable, playful, lovable little chi-mix puppy. She is 5-6 months old and just 5lbs. Pixie is still growing and getting prettier every day.
Pixie was a little stray in the town of Porterville. She spent six long weeks in the shelter but no one ever claimed her and sadly there are few adoptions out of this shelter. Her luck changed when A Leg Up Rescue took her into our group! Pixie is making up for the weeks and weeks in a kennel where she had NO walks or cuddle time! Pixie is active and loves to play with toys. Pixie is quite the little playmate with other small dogs as they run, frolic and wrestle! Pixie has also quickly learned that lap time is amazing and she is right there looking for a spot to call her own.
Pixie is working on her potty training. And she is getting used to leash walking. Pixie is also working on crate training. Since she is unbelievably food motivated, Pixie is sure to be a fun student and quick learner.
Pixie is in a home with a cat but has shown little to no interest. Pixie does enjoy the company of other dogs. While a home with dogs is ideal, a home with someone that spends lots of time with her would work, too.
Because of her small size, Pixie would do best in a home with older well-behaved children.

Honey Bunny

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:47:40 -0800

Honey Bunny is a 1 yr old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix. She is a sturdy 7 lb dog who loves to play with small dogs. Honey Bunny can be a tad shy at first, but she does warm up. She is alert & smart and is learning some basic obedience and some tricks. She can stand on her hind legs and wave with her 2 paws. Honey is an active, agile dog who might enjoy learning agility.

Honey Bunny is a sweet and affectionate dog who enjoys cuddling & lap time. She has not been around cats and children, but might be okay with older, well behaved kids. An ideal home would include another small, playful dog, or an active person, or both!

Kirby

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:50:24 -0800

This is Kirby and he is just a happy little pup who looooooves to play. He is a Chihuahua/mix weighs about 7 pounds, 2 years old, and is happy playing with all his chew toys, running at the dog park, playing chase, sitting out in the sun or just relaxing! He doesn't bark, he has the coloring of a Basenji and is very smart. He learns quickly and we are currently working on his hand signals. He loves his foster brother. He also loves people, other dogs, and even cats! Kirby would be fine with gentle, respectful children.

Newton

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:53:34 -0800

Newton is a 5 year old black and tan chi. He weighs about 7 lbs. He was pulled from the Tracy shelter where he was on their critical list. Newton is very sweet, rather shy and bashfull. He asks for love and affection very sweetly. He is not a big barker and we are working on his housetraining. He walks very well on a leash and loves to snuggle under the covers. He gets along with other small dogs and ignores the cats. I would not recommend him for a busy family. If you are looking for a quiet sweet little man who would love to be loved and cherished,and be your one true love, Newton is the man. A Leg up has had him neutered and microchipped. He is current on his vaccines. He is waiting for his his forever home;

Chavez

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:03:39 -0800

This is Chavez. He is probably around 10 years, but very active. Chavez loves to go for car rides, especially ones going to the dog park; where he loves to run and chase. Once home, he likes to just relax in the yard when it is sunny or snuggle under the blankets on cold days. He gets along great with other dogs but is a little too curious about kitties… He may only have two teeth but he absolutely has no problem eating kibble and treats.

Chavez is currently being fostered in Vallejo. Please submit your application to take this wonderful bundle of joy home for the holidays.

Marcus

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:17:41 -0700

Hola, my name is Marcus. I'm told that I am 6 or 7 years young, although I feel and move around more like a 3-year old youngster. I love to hang out with my human friends and really don't like to be separated from them. I have a little ball that I like to chase. I just have a lot of energy. And then I just plop myself into a warm human lap. I eat really well and like to go on walks and I walk well on a leash. I usually do my business then. I've been sleeping really well in my kennel, knowing that my human guardian is near me. I am just a real fun and loving dog and would be perfect for a home with adolescent kids and adults. I get excited when I see birds (who doesn't), but I get along well with other dogs, especially my own kind.

Molly Brown

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:58:35 -0700

Do you ever feel like howling at the moon, or maybe at a siren, or the barking dog next door? Molly will join you – she might even go first and invite you to put your head back and howl with her. You’ll feel better afterwards. And if you need to exercise, Molly will take you on a power walk. Yep, no doubt about it, Molly is good for your emotional and physical health. And that is not all this lovely girl can do for you; she makes life with her by your side easier because of her ability to sense your expectations of her – and that means Molly is well mannered and accommodating to her human. Hard to believe anyone would want to take her life, but Molly was on a slab in a crowded shelter, sedated and awaiting her final injection, when a volunteer at the shelter begged for her reprieve and then called A Leg Up Rescue to come and take her away for a second chance at life.

Molly was found by our veterinarian to have scar tissue within the lower abdomen, making it impossible to do a complete spay procedure. Consequently, she does have a mild estrus twice yearly. The scar tissue is most likely from one or more pregnancies gone wrong or from over breeding a young dog. Currently, this scar tissue is not an issue for Molly, but should it become problematic A Leg Up Rescue is willing to assist with expenses at our veterinarian’s office.

Molly would be happy as a single dog and in an adult only home. She would also do well in a home with another dog or two. She is three years old, weighs 11 lbs., is current on vaccinations, and has a microchip. Was her life spared for you?

Lolly

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:10:31 -0700

Lolly is a sweet girl between 5-6 years old and around 5 lbs . She is a calm little dog. Curious, alert, enthusaiatic and spunky. She is fine on walks and not bothered by the other dogs going by. Lolly is doing great with her foster siblings and has no problems with the resident cat. She was affectionate to her foster mom right away and likes to hang close without being a pest. It seems she is used to pottying outside and will signal that she needs to go out by going to the door. She is also being trained to use wee wee pads.

Tinker

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:08:51 -0700

Tinker is a very sweet 3-5 year old neutered male chi mix, weighing in at about 5 pounds. He has beautiful coloring and very round amber eyes. He also has a very distinctive ridge along his neck which makes him quite the little rocker dog. Although underweight when he arrived at ALUR, he is rapidly gaining weight and is sporting a beautiful shiny new coat. He gets along well with his foster siblings and is learning to tolerate cats. He walks well on a leash and loves to ride in the car. It appears Tinker is housebroken, he may need a refresher course in his new home. He would do well with another small dog or on his own. Tinker loves his person and is very silly and playful. It has been amazing watching Tinker transform into a beautiful dog who knows and appreciates how much he is loved. He can be intimidated by larger dogs. He would be a great companion and also a very good little walking buddy.

Daisy Mae

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:50:44 -0700

Daisy is a playful little girl, full of energy and love. She is a beautiful young Chihuahua about 1-2 years old and about 7 lbs. Badly underweight when she was rescued from the shelter, her ribs and hips were clearly visible, she is doing great in her foster home, eating well and blossoming with a little love and attention. She loves to be around other small dogs, giving them kisses, playing, and cuddling up at bedtime. She appears to be slightly afraid of cats and doesn't know what to make of them, she tends to just watch the cats and leaves them alone. Daisy loves to go for walks and have her belly rubbed. She will dance on her hind legs for a treat and has an amazing ability to stand on her hind legs for several minutes. She is not super clingy with people but she does check in frequently, and will come over to give a kiss then it is off to play with her foster brothers and sister. Daisy would do best in a home with another small dog or two to play with. She does not chew or bark excessively and is potty trained. One look into Daisy's big brown soulful eyes will just melt your heart.

Dewey (aka DUI)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:26:19 -0700

Why DUI? This little five pound guy is not a drinker, but sometimes he moves like he had one too many. For no apparent reason he will walk a bit sideways and then correct himself. He walks on four legs, but runs on three. Medically, he checks out fine. Personality wise, he’s a pretty funny guy. Maybe he just enjoys making his people laugh. He’s also a happy, sweet, loving fellow. He’s good with cats and gets along with the three small canine companions in his foster home. He enjoys his walks and does really well on leash. He’s so cute when he sees strangers on his walk because he goes right up to them with a full wag on that little tail. He likes to sleep in his crate, under blankets of course. Dewey will briefly growl if he is disturbed when resting or settling into his human’s arms. Apparently, he does not like interruptions when he’s in his mental zone. As far as we know, he is not a biter, just a growler. It is not recommended he be adopted into a home where there are children. A home where the people are kind of laid back would be perfect for Dewey – and he will make them a very nice, and amusing, companion. Dewey is five years old, has a microchip, is neutered, and is current on vaccinations.