Chihuahua Rescue & Transport
Chihuahuas are not
taken into rescue from no-kill shelters unless there is a specific
reason.
If you hear of a
Chihuahua in a shelter, determine if it is a kill or no-kill shelter.
Determine if the
shelter is willing to work with CRT by releasing the dog either for payment
of incurred expenses (neutering/spaying, vaccinations) or at no charge.
Remember, you are representing CRT so please be nice and be sure to thank
the shelter! They have a tough job!
If it is a kill
shelter, contact your REGIONAL COORDINATOR to make them aware of the
situation.
Discuss foster
arrangements for the dog with your Regional Coordinator and get approval for
the initial visit to the veterinarian.
Once you have
obtained approval from your Regional Coordinator to rescue the dog, contact
the shelter, giving your name and organization (CRT).
Be sure you obtain
copies of vaccination records, spay/neuter surgery and any other pertinent
medical information that is available.
Once you have the
dog in your possession, notify your Regional Coordinator and take the dog to
a licensed veterinarian for a checkup. Remember, the first visit is
for basic medical attention (all vaccinations, heartworm and fecal tests,
spay/neuter, starting on hw preventative.) You must have prior approval for
any work beyond a basic check up.
If the dog is
healthy, either take him home to foster or transport him to the volunteer
who will be fostering the dog.
You should isolate
the rescued dog from your own or other dogs for a minimum of 48 hours
or until the dog sees a veterinarian. It is your responsibility to
keep your own pets updated on all vaccinations and isolated from all fosters
until it has been determined by a vet that the foster is not harboring any
contagious diseases
Keep all paperwork
together in an envelope and pass it on to the next person responsible for
the dog.
For reimbursement of costs incurred for veterinary care, receipts should be sent to your Regional Coordinator.