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Age: 1.5 years (as of 2/1/24)
Weight: 11 lbs (as of 2/1/24)

Location: RI
  
This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

Venus is out of this world!

Venus looks to be a precious little Chihuahua Dachshund mix (CHIWEENIE!) who is playful with all (adults, children, other pups, cats). This girl has a long list of great personality traits: she's outgoing, affectionate, intelligent, gentle, goofy, quiet, and eager to please just to name a few. She loves playtime (playing with toys, playgroups, going new places) but is equally happy to chill with her humans. Her foster mom says, "she is a wonderful girl, so ready for love & adventure!"

She is happy to meet and play with other dogs, cats, school-age kids and all adults - she is just one friendly outgoing girl! She rides great in the car and would love to join you on an adventure. Gentle and sometimes goofy, she is a pretty quiet little lady who rarely barks. Venus is sweet as they come with a heart of gold. Venus would be a great dog for a first-time dog owner.

Smart Venus is house trained, crate trained, and walk great on the leash!  An obedience course would be great for Venus; it will help teach her good manners and commands, further socialization with other dogs and people, and will help build that very important bond between a dog and her human.

Venus is an affectionate and happy girl who just wants a loving forever home. Can you make her dream come true? Fill out an application today and let her know that you'd love to have her join your family!

Venus’ story: Venus and her daughter Jupiter were found abandoned and not reclaimed. Mom and daughter are living with a loving foster and doing great. Jupiter may come to SOS later this summer.

Medical Note:  This dog is being has been treated for heartworm disease.  Untreated heartworm disease can cause lasting damage to the heart, lungs and arteries, and can affect the dog’s health and quality of life even after the parasites are gone, possibly presenting as medical complications and/or new conditions in the future.  Whenever possible, SOSARL advocates for following the American Heartworm Society guidelines for heartworm disease treatment as the safest and most effective methods; the active portion of this treatment protocol can take up to four months to complete.  Once treatment is completed and the dog tests negative for microfilaria, the dog will be cleared to resume normal activity and will be ready to travel north and be placed into an adoptive home.  This dog showed no symptoms of heartworm disease before or during treatment and is expected to complete treatment with no complications.  Please ask your Adoption Counselor for the specific treatment protocol used for and current status of this dog.  Please check with your vet if you have any questions or concerns about this medical history.

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*  *Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Does not require a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Timid, Skittish, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy

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Once we receive this, one of our Adoption Coordinators will be contacting you for review.  We are an all-volunteer organization.  We do try to respond to each inquiry within 48 hours.