Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Seeks Special Home for a Very Special Chihuahua-Mix Puppy

Posted by Jean Clement in Jean Clement, Limelight, Showcase on 10 20th, 2009 | no comments

RIVERSIDE, CA, Oct. 20, 2009 – Bunny is happy, playful and rambunctious and does all the things one expects of a four-month-old puppy.  However, this little black-and-white Chihuahua mix is special.  She was born with no front legs.

Bunny was brought to the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center by a man who rescued her from a backyard breeder.

According to Denise Perry, the society’s executive director, “The breeder had two puppies with disabilities.  He had euthanized one.  Bunny was to be next but this gentleman took her and brought her to us.”

Without front legs, Bunny was scooting around with her front “nubs” and hopping with her back legs.  Hence, the name Bunny.

“It was obvious that we needed to get her a front wheel cart,” Perry said.  “Her front nubs were wearing raw and she couldn’t keep up with her playmates.  Since we purchased her cart from Eddie’s Wheels, she’s been zooming around the office area and playing with her little friends.”

The custom cart supports her body and relieves stress on her spine.  Her back hips and legs are getting stronger as she pushes herself along.  The lightweight cart allows her to be more mobile…and to be a dog.  She runs, plays, turns, can walk on a leash, and, yes, goes potty, all while strapped in her set of wheels.

Bunny will be available for adoption as of October 21.  She can be seen at the Pet Adoption Center, 6165 Industrial Ave., Riverside, Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., or online at www.petsadoption.com/adoptable.php.  Adoption counselors will carefully screen applicants because she will need very special care.

The Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center is a non-profit public benefit charitable organization serving communities in Riverside County and beyond.  As the largest no-kill pet rescue organization in Riverside County, RHSPAC accepts owner turn-ins of cats and dogs and transfers from area animal-control agencies.  Prior to adoption, each animal is either spayed or neutered, vaccinated, evaluated for behavior issues, and microchipped.  Each animal is also monitored for physical, emotional and mental health, and receives ongoing socialization.  For more information, visit www.petsadoption.com or call 951-688-4340.

For more information, contact:
Jean Clement, Limelight
951-679-6388
jean@limelightpr.com

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