Precious Girl, an eight-year-old, 12-pound female chihuahua mix, and Snowball, a three-and-a-half-year-old, 12-pound male poodle mix, need a forever home, a difficult task because the pooches are a package deal.
“They’re a bonded pair and even sleep curled up next to each other,” said 4 Lucky Dogs volunteer and their foster mom Kelli Foote. “They’ve been through so much together and we hope they’ll get adopted together.”
Precious Girl and Snowball, who’ve lived together for the last several years, were surrendered by their former owner, a Tampa resident, after living in less-than-ideal conditions. Their hair was matted. They were filthy. Their nails were too long. Fleas covered their small bodies. One of them had an eye infection.
The folks at 4 Lucky Dogs took them to a local veterinarian, where they were given medication to kill the fleas. They were groomed. “They’re completely different dogs,” said Foote. “They’re the best dogs you can imagine but I can’t wait to get them adopted and given a second chance.”
According to the organization’s website, adopting both dogs together would benefit an adopter who wants to be a multi-pet family because they already get along together. They can also be left alone (together) without experiencing separation anxiety. They also follow the same bathroom, sleeping and feeding schedule.
“If you’re thinking about eventually having two dogs, why not adopt two dogs now that are already attached and love each other,” said Foote. “Adopting them at the same time will make the transition into a new home easier for you and them.”
The adoption fee is $500 for both dogs, which includes microchipping, spaying/neutering, testing for heartworms/de-worming, up-to-date vaccinations and rabies shot.
For more information about the adoption process or to learn more about Precious Girl and Snowball visit www.4luckydogs.org.