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Last modified:August 5, 2010
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| RESCUE:Rocky Start Rescue |
BREED: Papillon
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Breed Description:
It is not unusual for Papillons, especially Papillon mixes, to be as much as 14" tall and 14 -15 lbs., though the norm for Papillons is generally 8-11 inches in height and weight 3-9 pounds. Papillons are typically parti-color (white with patches of any other color), including: black, black and tan, sable, red, lemon and liver. Occasionally Papillons can appear with very little white and then some may be almost all white.
The Papillon ears are its trademark - large, fringed, and shaped like butterfly wings. Both an erect-ear and drop-ear variety (known as the Phalene) can occur in this breed. And both varieties can occur in the same litter, sometimes resulting in dogs with one ear up and one down. Other distinguishing characteristics include a medium to long silky coat, and a tail (the plume) that curls over the back of the dog when happy or alert. Papillons are generally happy and responsive to humans, but can be very sensitive to stress. Stressful situations, such as shelter life, can bring about unusual behaviors including depression and withdrawal and even fear-biting.
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DO YOU ACCEPT...
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| Mixes? |
Y |
Contact:
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Michelle Rudy |
Name: |
Michelle Rudy
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| Medical issues? |
Y |
Address:
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Mondovi, WI |
City/state: |
Mondovi, WI
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| Special needs? |
Y |
Phone:
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715-829-7742 |
Phone: |
715-829-7742
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| Bite cases? |
Y |
Email:
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rfrockystart@yahoo.com |
Email: |
rfrockystart@yahoo.com
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| Are you 501c3?: |
N |
Website:
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www.petfinder.com/shelters/WI330.html |
Details about "DO YOU ACCEPT" responses:
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Papillons and other small breeds from puppy mills which are sprouting up all over Wisconsin. These companion pets are being bred to death and have had a rocky start in life but with the help of Rocky Start Rescue they can finally be free and loved.
All dogs are tested, spayed/neutered, vaccinated & veteriary needs taken care of prior to placement.
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DESCRIBE HOUSING USED FOR RESCUES:
Rocky Start Rescue uses foster homes for all rescued Papillons & small breed dogs we take in.
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PROCEDURES YOUR RESCUE FOLLOWS:
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| •Requires written adoption application? |
Y |
| •Screens Applicants? |
Y |
| •Uses owner-surrender form? |
Y |
| •Routine shots/wormed before adoption? |
Y |
| •Temperament Tested before adoption? |
Y |
| •Requires home visit before adoption? |
Y |
| •Requires spay/neuter before placement? |
Y |
| •Requires written adoption contract? |
Y |
| •Follow-up communications or visit? |
Y |
| •Accepts placements back into rescue? |
Y |
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Details about "PROCEDURES" responses:
Rocky Start Rescue is a non-profit organization created to rescue Papillons,Papillon mixes and other toy/small breed dogs. We will supply food, shelter and loving attention plus medical and dental care to all in need. We deal mainly in puppy mill dogs but can also take in shelter dogs or owner surrenders when room allows.
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Rescue's policy regarding SHELTER FEES:
We do not normally pay shelter fees, but we can pay for any vet costs incurred on the animals behalf. All payments are reviewed on a case per case basis.
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