Opal is a Chihuahua mixed with Rat Terrier. This senior female dog is small in size and is currently available for adoption at Surry Animal Rescue in Mount Airy, NC.

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To adopt Opal, contact Surry Animal Rescue in Mount Airy, NC. You can start by reading Opal's full profile, then reach out to the shelter to ask questions and submit an adoption application.

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Opal

Mount Airy, NC at Surry Animal Rescue

Chihuahua Senior Female Small

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Key Facts About Opal

Name Opal

Species Dog

Breed Chihuahua / Rat Terrier

Age Senior

Sex Female

Size Small

Color Brown/Chocolate with White & None

Location Mount Airy, NC

Shelter Surry Animal Rescue

Status Available

Opal is a senior female Chihuahua/Rat Terrier (small) available for adoption at Surry Animal Rescue in Mount Airy, NC.

About This Dog

Opal is a very special 8 year old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix, she only weighs about 12 pounds.

Our rescue girls were at a pet fair with the girls from the animal shelter. One of them mentioned a Chihuahua that was dumped there, she was terrified and unfortunately was trying to bite everyone if they came close to her. The shelter does not have the ability to rehab or give medical attention to every animal so if they are un adoptable they will have to be euthanized.

Of course we always like a challenge so we asked our trainer to go over and evaluate her. She was able to get her out of the kennel and pet her with caution. She did feel that we would be able to help her so we pulled her from the shelter on September 14. We immediately brought her to the vets office to be looked over. While she was here she did try to bite everyone but once she was evaluated by the vet we all understood why.

Poor Opal had horrible teeth, her breath was bad and her teeth were rotten. Although that wasn't why she was trying to bite everyone. Opal who is a very small dog had 3 large strawberry sized bladder stones in her tiny little bladder. Can you imagine how much pain she was in.?? She could barely urinate and when she did it was excruciating.

Luckily we have an amazing foster that is our Chihuahua angel. She rushed right over to the vets and picked Opal up. Opal's surgery was scheduled for Monday so our foster and her son spoiled her over the weekend as best they could. What a difference her behavior was after the surgery. She said after she healed she was feeling so good that she was hopping like a bunny out in the fenced yard.

Next step was to take care of her teeth. Opal went for her dental on October 23, the result from that was having 18 teeth pulled out. This poor girl had such a horrible life before we got her and for the first time she is feeling better and feeling loved.

She is now ready for her forever home. Opal is great with other dogs and would love to have at least 1 other dog in her new home. She is obsessed with the foster mom's adult son so she is great with men and does well with older kids.

If you feel that you are the family that can help Opal flourish and live out her life as the Princess she was always meant to be please fill out an application from our website.

Good with Dogs Good with Kids Housetrained More details below

What WeRescue Scout knows about Opal

Opal is a senior Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix who thrives in a calm, loving home with other dogs and older children. She enjoys being the center of attention and would do best with a patient, experienced owner who can provide gentle, consistent care.

Best suited to homes with children aged 12+

Good to know

Requires a home with other dogs for companionship.
May need ongoing dental monitoring due to recent tooth extractions.
Not suitable for households with very young children or frequent strangers.

Good with kids Good with other dogs Good with cats estimated Moderate energy Knows some basics estimated Best for experienced owners Apartment-friendly Very affectionate Low-maintenance coat estimated Has special needs Has ongoing medical needs

WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Surry Animal Rescue to confirm any details before adopting.

Learn About the Breed

Chihuahua Rat Terrier

Coat Colors

Brown/Chocolate with White None

Shelter Last Updated

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About Opal

Behavior

Moderately Active

Compatibility

Good with Dogs Good with Kids

Environment

Yard Required 6 foot Fence

Physical

Mixed Breed Color: Brown/Chocolate with White Short Coat Size: Small

Training

Housetrained

Other

Animal ID: 22904784

Surry Animal Rescue

Rescue

Surry Animal Rescue is a NC certified non-profit volunteer organization. We operate solely on donations from adoptions and other resources. We rescue animals from abuse, neglect, owner surrender and euthanasia.

How We Help

Provide safe care in foster homes until loving, permanent homes can be found for our rescued animals.

Make sure each animal under our care is current on his/her vaccines and is spayed or neutered (age appropriate).

Provide a thorough adoption application screening process to ensure an ideal match for pet and family

We (SAR) do this because animals tend to be forgotten about. Our job is to work with helpless animals to find great forever homes and have the satisfaction that come with that.

Address P.O. Box 981, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Email [email protected]

Listing View original listing

Service Areas Surry County NC and surrounding counties when we can help.

Adoption Process

We have a thorough adoption process that includes an adoption application, vet check (All current and past pets have to be current on vacs. and spayed/neutered), and home check (fence required for larger dogs, etc.). If those come out good and the adoption is finalized, there is an adoption fee that is paid and a contract is signed by the adopter stating that the animal must be routinely vetted and the animal is not allowed to go to any other home w/out the rescue's approval. All of our animals are spayed/neutered before adopting out and currenton vacs (as well as flea and HW meds).

Mission Statement

How We Help

Provide safe care in foster homes until loving, permanent homes can be found for our rescued animals.

Make sure each animal under our care is current on his/her vaccines and is spayed or neutered (age appropriate).

Provide a thorough adoption application screening process to ensure an ideal match for pet and family

We (SAR) do this because animals tend to be forgotten about. Our job is to work with helpless animals to find great forever homes and have the satisfaction that come with that.

Important: Information regarding adoptable pets is provided by the adopting organization and is neither checked for accuracy or completeness nor guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The health status and behavior of any pet found, adopted through, or listed on the WeRescue app are the sole responsibility of the adoption organization listing the same and/or the adopting party. See our Terms of Service for more information.

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Surry Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 981, Mount Airy, NC 27030

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