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A one-year-old chihuahua/terrier mix named Snowcone got her name after she “melted” into the arms of New Leash on Life staff at a hot, all-day Super Adoption event in May.
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“She was one of the dogs that was left over at the end of the day that didn’t find a home,” said Briana Fugitt, ranch supervisor at New Leash. “It was such a long and hot day, and when we went in to pick her up, she sort of melted in our arms.”
Originally a stray from the Lancaster Animal Shelter, the energetic and playful pup loves playing with toys, zooming around the yard at top speed and giving enthusiastic kisses to everyone she meets.
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“Snowcone is an amazingly energetic dog — she’s so sweet, so fun,” Fugitt said. “She’s currently going through our obedience class right now and learning basic obedience like ‘sit,’ ‘stay’ and ‘down,’ so she’s come a long way.”
Like many small dogs, Fugitt noted that Snowcone “thinks that she’s about 100 times bigger than she is,” and would do well with other small dogs and kids.
Another quirk common in chihuahua mixes that Snowcone shares is the “hop-skip” way she favors one of her back legs when she runs, which has been checked out and cleared by a veterinarian.
“She does have this little ‘hitch in her giddy-up,’ as the vets say,” Fugitt explained. “We’ve had it checked out and they said it’s fine, it’s just something that happens with that breed sometimes.”
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The ideal adopter for Snowcone would be an active person or a family with children that love to run and play.
“A home with kids would be great for her,” Fugitt said. “She’s been waiting all summer for a home — she was our little Snowcone during the summer and now we don’t want her to stay for the winter, we want her to find a forever home.”
About the Adoption Process at New Leash on Life
All the dogs at New Leash on Life are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped. The adoption fee for adult dogs is $250, which helps cover the cost of all the dogs’ care and veterinary expenses, as well as the day-to-day operation of the facility.
The first step in the adoption process is to submit an adoption application online.
“The reason we ask for applications is just to get an idea of what an adopter is looking for in a dog, and it helps us match that dog to their environment and vice versa,” Fugitt said. “We want to make sure that both parties are going to be a good fit for each other.”
Next is the “meet-and-greet” with the potential adopters and the dog. If that goes well, the adopters can fill out an adoption contract and take their new companion home.
“We’re basically here to offer any assistance after the dog goes homes,” Fugitt said. “We have trainers — in-home training, on-site training — and we’re just pretty much here every step of the way.”
To find out more about Snowcone or the adoption process at New Leash on Life, call 661-255-0097, email adopt@nlol.org or click here.
See the full collection of KHTS Adoptable Pet of the Week video feature series here.
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