fiona

***Local adoption only: Fiona needs to be adopted by a family in the Central Florida region (Orlando area) who will commit to taking her to follow-up vaccinations and spay (at the appropriate time) with PPR's vetting partner.  The cost for these is covered in the adoption donation.***

Hello! My name is Fiona and I am a Chi-weenie (Chihuahua Dachshund) blend girl.  I am 11 WEEKS old, and I weigh 4.6 lbs.  Just like Princess Fiona in the movie Shrek, I am fierce, spicy and like to be the leader.    I am all puppy with my enthusiastic “wiggle-butt”, playful nature and adventurous ways.  I would love to find my “fur”ever home with a human who can teach me about this great big world.  I promise not to be an ogre, and my huge personality and dramatic ways should provide hours of laughter and entertainment.   

 Favorite Things: Toys are Fiona’s first love, and she simply cannot get enough of them.  She also loves to play with her brother Felix (they are currently being fostered in the same home).  At night, they turn into little gremlins and love to wrestle, play and do zoomies.  She also loves to give kisses. She is in her “puppy chewing” phase, so must be supervised or kept in a secure area. 

Training & Manners:  Fiona is working on her house training and will need a patient owner who can provide frequent and consistent potty breaks.  She has not been on a leash yet, so will need to learn about that from her owner.  She is accustomed to wearing a collar (a cat collar at present because she is so tiny).  Fiona is food motivated which should lend itself nicely to basic training.  She tolerates a car ride.

Health and Care: Fiona is up to date on vaccines, but will require boosters, as well as her spay at the appropriate time.   The cost of these is covered in her adoption donation and they will be scheduled at one of PPR’s vetting partners.  Fiona  should not need any elaborate grooming but will just require nail trims and an occasional bath to make her look and feel her best.  She does have floppy ears, so weekly ear cleaning should be a part of her regular routine.

Other Animals:  Fiona is currently in a foster home with larger dogs and her brother Felix (who she loves to play with).  She would do great in a home with another small, playful pup (maybe even Felix?).   Fiona plays quite energetically, which might not suit older, laid-back dogs.  She has not been tested with cats and would need slow introductions to any feline friends.  Please keep in mind that she is a puppy with lots of energy, so not all cats may be excited about that.

Children: Fiona has not had experience with children.  Due to her tiny size, she will do best in a home with respectful, older children (8+) who are supervised by the adults in the home. 

Ideal Home: Fiona can be quite vocal and tends to cry when left alone.  For this reason, a single-family home would be best. She will need lots of playtime and exercise to work out her puppy energy.  She would do best in a home where someone is home more often than not (especially as she continues to work on potty training).  When home alone, Fiona does fine in a secure area and after a day of play, she is content to dream away in her own secure space.

Overall: If you are looking for an affectionate, adventurous girl, Fiona could be the perfect match for you.  With consistent training and gentle guidance, she has all the potential to become a loyal, loving companion.

Do you think Fiona could be the one for you?  If so, please visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org and submit an adoption application. If it looks like a good fit, her foster family will reach out with more information. Her adoption donation is $550.   
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