Starlet is a 12 week old chihuahua mix who weighs 3 lbs. She was an owner surrender with her sister Almond. She's a super friendly, playful girl that loves nothing more than attention from humans!
She can get a little feisty after being in her crate, but after a little play time with her sister, she wants nothing more than to play with some toys or cuddle in your lap. She has no problems with her crate, has a healthy appetite and is starting to work on house training.
Due to her small size and young age, we recommend that she goes to a home with children that are respectful of her size and age. Because she is a baby, she will require an adopter who not out of the home for more than 4 hours at one time to continue her training - no exceptions! She is up-to-date on age appropriate vaccines and will need to be spayed at the age of 6 months.
Please note that because she is so young, she's has only received 2 sets of the required 3 sets puppy vaccinations. This is very IMPORTANT because it means that her immune system will not be fully functioning until about 16 weeks of age. She MUST stay out of public places where she could be exposed to the germs of many other dogs for another six weeks after she goes home. These no puppy zones include all pet stores, dog parks, and for apartment dwellers, areas used by other dogs. These requirements are strictly for the puppy's medical safety and longevity.
Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. is a RESCUE that operates throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC and southern Pennsylvania; OPH is devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of animals from high kill shelters in the southern region of the United States.
Apply to find out more about Starlet.
To complete an online application go to https://ophrescue.org/adopters/new#.
More information on adoption can be found at https://ophrescue.org
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