Bunny - Adopted

Female
Border Terrier mix
Born 2018 (approx. 15 months old)

Contact Kate at kmolsbe@gmail.com for more information about Bunny.

Sweet little Bunny was plucked from a rural shelter just in the nick of time in early January 2020 - she was going to be put down before her babies could be born. Her foster mom named her Bunny because she is missing some toes on her left hind foot and it causes her to hop sometimes. On January 19th, Bunny gave birth to 7 adorable puppies and worked hard to take care of them all, but, alas, it was too much for her and she developed Eclampsia, a severe and life threatening condition due to a calcium deficiency 3.5 weeks post birth. She was treated successfully at VCA Emergency and recovered completely, but her babies had to be split up and weaned immediately. Bunny has finished all her mommy duties now, with all her babies placed in happy, Furever Homes. Now it is Bunny's time to find her Furever Family!

Bunny is a loving and happy girl who needs an active family with at least one other playful dog, as she is quite active herself. She currently lives with 2 male dogs and understands how to take cues from them - when to play, when not to. We think she may be a more dominant female, so adoption with the right canine brother or sister will be important. She is a great size, between 20 & 25 pounds and, if living with children, they should be older (10+). She is prone to developing resource guarding protectiveness with her family so her adopter will be taught how to mitigate that behavior. She needs a calm and assertive owner as she looks to that person for leadership. She is house-trained, uses a doggie door, and is still continuing her crate training but sleeps quietly in her bed on the floor with her foster family. She is up-to-date on all shots, microchipped, and heartworm tested (negative).

NMAF has had Bunny's left hind foot & leg evaluated as it was causing her to hop when walking. It turns out her 3 toed foot is a congenital defect that is coupled with her leg being slightly shorter than the other. This has caused her to have a medial luxating patella, essentially a trick kneecap that is out of place all the time (Grade 3 out of 4). It has been recommended that we have it surgically repaired due to her young age. NMAF is committed to getting Bunny the surgery she needs but would like to see her placed in her Furever Home first so she can recuperate there. Her surgery is not a critical need as she functions well as is, and we would like to see her settled before doing it. Her family will need to be prepared for this 6-8 week recuperation period - but it will give her a chance to settle in and bond with her new family. NMAF will cover the medical cost for the surgery.

Bunny's surgery cost is over $1400, a high price for a small rescue like NMAF, but we are committed to making this girl the best she can be. If you would like to contribute to her surgery, we would be most grateful! Donations can be made thru our website. If you are interested in meeting Bunny, it can be arranged using all appropriate social distancing methods. Please contact the person listed above.

Because home visits are required, NMAF dogs cannot be adopted out of the greater Albuquerque / Santa Fe area.

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