Luann

My story

Please read the pet description IN IT'S ENTIRETY before applying.  Thank you for your cooperation. “If you’ve ever felt the need to rescue a special-needs, Luann is waiting.”   You Tube video link:  https://youtu.be/qX0Xeh9abZE   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)   INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:    http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Luann (female) Intake date:   6/28/2025 Chihuahua 9 years old (looks much older due to no vet care and seizure activity with no medication) Intake weight:  10.2 pounds Adoption fee:  $100, which includes vetting, microchip (or if you adopt Luann and Suann together, the total is $150 / / those applying for BOTH will be considered first before all others) Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test Vetting and other:  altered (spayed/neutered), dental performed (3 extractions/1 root), Cytopoint injection, placed on Phenobarbital (seizure observed at rescue), skin scrape (negative), CBC (bloodwork performed), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, medicated baths, microchipped Health issues:  seizures (on Phenobarbital – averages under $20 a month) Temperament:  very sweet, quiet, sleeps most of the time unless food is being prepared for her. Energy level:  low, low, low Groom needs:  medium maintenance;  until her skin is in better shape, she may require some medicated baths (she may never have a full coat) Biography:   Luann came in with Suann.  The sister of the owner contacted us that these girls needed help desperately.  They had never been to the vet and we were told that both have seizures.  Luann experienced one shortly after arrival at the rescue, so she was placed on Phenobarbital.  Suann has not yet experienced one but if she does while with us, she’ll also be placed on medication.  We were told Luann is 9 years old, but we believe she looks much older because of the untreated seizures, zero vet care over the years and the infestation of fleas that riddled her little body for years.  skin is like leather and we're not even sure some areas will grow back.  These sweet girls now have a chance at a new life, free of fleas and discomfort.  Please no negative comments.  We were told that their former owner couldn't really take care of herself, much less any pets.  At night, they are in a large kennel together and do really well.  They don’t know much about a leash as you can imagine.  During the day, Luann sleeps most of the time and most of the time, Suann is sleeping next to her.  For that reason, we really want these girls to go to a home together.  Those applying for both will be considered before all others.  Luann’s bags are packed, along with Suann’s just waiting for you.   **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.   *Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing and the dog is over 15 pounds.  There is no exception to this rule!   *PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!     *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.    *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.    *KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.   *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.   *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.   Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org    “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”  ~ Gandhi Be responsible ~  Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life.  Blessings. July 8, 2025, 2:16 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Luann, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.