Hi my name is Cali and I was found as a stray running in traffic on a very busy highway. I was nearly hit several times! Two nice ladies who happened to be vet techs stopped and picked me up. They took me to their work where I was checked out and given a clean bill of health. I was filthy and slightly skinny but happy that someone picked me up and I have been licking them and everyone else in thanks ever since. Because no one has reported me missing (who couldn't miss me?) rescue was contacted and now I am in my foster home where I have settled right in. I am very friendly and appear to be housebroken and I know how to use a doggie door. I love to destuff bobos and play with other dogs and I would LOVE to sleep with you in the big bed. So far I have not met a stranger. My one weakness is that I like to take my food out of my bowl and inspect it to make sure it is good enough to eat. Putting a mat under my bowl will make it easier to clean up after me.
I am 9.5 pounds and could gain a 1/4 pound. I am already spayed and now up to date on my shots, on frontline, and heartworm prevention. The vet thinks I am about 6 years old. Maybe a bit younger, or I look very young for my age! I will receive a dental before I go to my new home but my foster mom wanted to give me a few days to adjust first. Little did she know that I am totally happy of the time and came in the house curious but very playful.
Can I come home with you? I promise to love you and lick you all day and night.
Cali is being fostered in New Orleans, LA
foster contact: tracibourgeois@yahoo.com
Adoption fee: $250.00+10.00(CHIP FEE)

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