A Leg Up Rescue

Meet one of the most amazing little Chihuahua-mixes ever, ROSIE. A Leg Up Rescue heard about her and knew instantly that she needed us and that we could give her the life she deserved. Bought from a back-yard breeder, her owners were disappointed when she was not a tea-cup chihuahaua and so the puppy was banished to the small bathroom. She was left alone for days at a time. And if this were not bad enough, one night the owner's boyfriend hit Rosie for barking. He hit her hard and yet no one took her in for treatment. And she suffered for months. Finally a family member took Rosie out of this cruel and lonely situation and that's when she came to ALUR.
Rosie spent her first weeks outside each and every day. She basked in the sun and rolled in the grass and relished her daily walks. And Rosie quickly caught up with cuddle time. She adores the attention of her foster mother and quickly seeks out loving pats from others.
ALUR in the meantime provided Rosie with the medical care she needed. She had her damaged eye removed; her remaining eye has a chronic condition that requires drips. Rosie is nearly 100% blind but can see light and dark. She gets around her home very well and enjoys the dog park! She is also good on the leash but prefers to walk slowly and to savor her walk. Off leash walks are a lot of fun with Rosie.
Rosie will be one yr. old the end of January! She is 17lbs. And she is ready to start the new year with her forever family. As Rosie has special needs, her forever home should be ready to be patient as she adapts to her new home.

Sweet little Holly has been waiting oh-so-long for a permanent home. She is wondering when it will be her turn? Holly was rescued from the shelter when one of our volunteers - on a mission to rescue other dogs - saw her at the shelter. Our volunteer was unaware of Holly's shelter stay until that fate filled day. Lucky for Holly, ALUR's astute volunteer saw her and took her along for the ride that saved her life! Holly is about 8-10 years old but don't let that discourage you! She is in GREAT health (believe us, we've spared no expense to make sure of that) and is a spry little nugget. Although she only weighs about 5 pounds, she has no trouble trying to mix it up with her younger and much bigger foster siblings. The resident dogs at her foster home are twice her size, but she never misses an opportunity to bark at them when they start wrestling around the room and causing too big of a ruckus! It's very cute to watch her try to gain control of the room. Nothing would please Holly more than to be in a home with dogs who are less rambunctious! She would love to sit on your lap (at home or at work) and be a part of your life. She gets along fine with other small dogs, but doesn't need another dog; she's pretty easy going either way. Please consider adopting OR fostering Holly. She would love the chance to be pampered! (photo courtesy of Doug at justshootmedoug@gmail.com)

Maia is a very petite, lovable little charmer. Topping the scales at 4 lbs., she is a gorgeous chocolate brown color. Rescued from the shelter, Maia has adjusted very quickly to her foster home, which she shares with several Chi mixes and a cat. Maia gets along well with all of them, and they seem to like her too! She is an easy-going, alert little love bug who would love to be a valued member of your household. She has a good appetite, and we are fine-tuning her leash and potty training. Please share this post; If you would like to meet Maia, just give Carrie Isett, foster mom, a woof or contact through A Leg Up Rescue! More about little Maia as we get to know her!

Newton is a 5 year old black and tan chi. He weighs about 7 lbs. He was pulled from the Tracy shelter where he was on their critical list. Newton is very sweet, rather shy and bashfull. He asks for love and affection very sweetly. He is not a big barker and we are working on his housetraining. He walks very well on a leash and loves to snuggle under the covers. He gets along with other small dogs and ignores the cats. I would not recommend him for a busy family. If you are looking for a quiet sweet little man who would love to be loved and cherished,and be your one true love, Newton is the man. A Leg up has had him neutered and microchipped. He is current on his vaccines. He is waiting for his his forever home;