SNOW-1 was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas, where dogs generally have just 3 days to be saved before they are killed for space. SNOW-1 is spayed, core vaccines, rabies, de-wormed, heartworm tested negative and micro-chipped. She has an estimated date of birth of  18 March 2017 and weighs around 17.30 pounds. She has been listed as a Chihuahua/Fox Terrier Mix. We have no way of knowing the exact breed, so it is up to individuals to decide what breed they think is most likely.  

SNOW-1 had been adopted twice from the shelter and had been returned for what the shelter classes as "unreasonable expectations". This generally when the dog is not the perfect dog, it might be a little fearful at first, not knowing what is happening, it might not and most likely isn't house-trained, genearlly things that a normal dog-lover would expect and plan to work through. This is just one of the many reasons why kill shelters in Texas are so full all the time.

As you would expect with all that this sweet girl has been through the 4 day transport trip and arriving at the rescue was also stressful for her. She has never showed any signs of aggression, but clearly she needed to be left alone for a few days with the small dogs where she lives to decompress and take in the latest traumatic event in this young girls life. After a few days, SNOW-1 started to come up and want some affection, she would follow me outside and be happy to get treats. She has started to enjoy being here and playing with her friends, or relaxing in the sun, feeling safe and loved.I would expect when she goes to her new family that she will be shy, fearful and wonder why she is being moved from where she feels safe again, but with some special love, patience and understanding her precious, sweet and loving personality will shine through and she will learn to be happy and live the life she deserves.

We do not have cats or livestock at the rescue, so we cannot comment on how she would respond or act with or around them. A volunteer brought her young granddaughter over and she was great with her, initially she was a little bit shy, but soon warmed up and very loving and wanting to get lots of attention.

SNOW-1 does use the dog door to go out to do her business. I do not know if she would let you know she needs to go out since she has 24/7 access to the outside, so it is important to note she will most likely need some training.

She is going to need a family that is used to small dogs. Someone who understand that he will need training and guidance and learns that humans are in charge so that he doesn't get too much of a handful. A somewhat active family who can give him the lifestyle that she needs. Going on road trips, to new places, hikes and adventures and letting her explore the sights, smells and sounds the world has to offer will be to his and your benefit.

​We do not recommend dog parks for several weeks, if not months, it is so very important for families and dogs to form a strong bond and get to know each other before exposing them to the potential dangers of dog parks. Although all GaDaH dogs are very well socialized with other dogs, lots of other dogs have not had the benefit of this socialization and do not always know how to play and act with other dogs. You also do not know the control the other families have over their dogs and you should always have a good recall for your adopted dog before going to dog parks.

SNOW-1 is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550. Canadian adopters need to know that customs charge 15% taxes when entering into Canada. This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food and anything else that is needed.

If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this precious soul a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the APPLICATION tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 2-4 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then you complete and submit the contract, make payment and then we can work out the pick up / transport arrangements.

Please do NOT submit an application if you are not looking to take home a new best friend within the next few weeks.

http://www.giveadogahome-sanantonio.org

SNOW-1 is LOCATED AT THE RESCUE IN SEBEC, MAINE.  We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Sebec is located just outside the towns of Dover-Foxcroft and Milo (approx 8 miles) and approx 45 miles from Bangor. There are also lots of hotels, motels, pet friendly accommodations  and wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know your new best friend. If there are options to arrange transport, we will work with you to make it happen.