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  Koa's Story

  
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  The enchanting Ms. Koa. Koa is a kind and loving Chihuahua.

  
  She is irresistably adorable. She is crazy about pretzel nuggets. She will do anything for Greenies. Koa is a steadfast confidant to humans (even though she sometimes loves going to the groomers WAY more than necessary).
  

  But then it happened; Koa's human did not have enough money to take care of her. So the human sadly surrendered poor Koa to the shelter, where she waits patiently for a Rescue Hero.

  But Koa, like all dogs, does not dwell on the past. She lives in the present and wags her tail for the future. Koa is a high energy dog. Koa's incredible poise makes her the ultimate family pup for high-energy humans. Koa is often a little excited around cats . We recommend a home where she'll get tons of attention.
  
  She is basically house broken, but will have accidents if left alone for too long.


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  Things You Should Know
  Before Adopting Koa

  
  Koa is a high energy Chihuahua. Be ready to give this pup lots of attention. Also, each dog breed has certain traits. Knowing a little bit about your pup's individual personality and breed personality will give you some clues about how to care for your pup.
  
  There's a lot of Chihuahua in this Shelter Pup!
  
  Friendliness: Chihuahuas may look small and timid but these pups have confidence and attitude. They are proud, graceful, and dainty. The Chihuahua's favorite activity is being held by their favorite human. This pup may even do tricks to get your attention! Make sure you save plenty of time for your Chihuahua and never leave him alone for long periods of time.
  
  Grooming: Chihuahuas can have long or short hair. Short haired Chihuahuas are low maintenance and only require an occasional grooming. Unlike many other long-haired breeds, long-haired Chihuahuas require no trimming and minimal grooming.
  
  Health: Chihuahua are very healthy but also very tiny. Because they are so small it is important to help them stay safe -no jumping from high places or rough play with large dogs. Chihuahuas are also very sensitive to cold weather and should always be kept indoors.
  
  Exercise: Chihuahuas may spend many lazy hours just laying around but they are still considered active dogs and require exercise. Because of their small size, simply running around your house gives them plenty of exercise!
  
  

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• Koa's Details
• Shelter Name: Koa
• Breed: Chihuahua
• Age: 9 months
• Gender: Girl
• Energy Level:
• Sassy. Loves pretzel nuggets, favorite treat: Greenies

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  What You'll Get

  You're an International Rescue Hero. Koa is ready to come home with you today and begin the adventure of a lifetime.
  
  Upon adoption you'll get:
  
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  Koa!

  She is handmade of all natural, pure wool, right here in America. She comes with her green shelter collar and official shelter name tag. She is truly one-of-a-kind.
  
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  Rescue Points

  Hidden inside Koa's collar is your first Rescue Point. You can donate your Rescue Points to your local animal shelter right here on Shelterpups.com. Each Rescue Point is worth real money to the shelter. Adopt Koa for fun, rescue one for real! Collect more rescue points and donate even more money to animal shelters.
  
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  Adventure Log

  All International Rescue Heros get an Adventure Log right here on ShelterPups.com. You can upload pictures of your adventures with Koa, make collages and write stories about her. It's fun and it's free for all International Rescue Heros.
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  Official Adoption Certificate

  After adoption you can print your Official Adoption Certificate, certifying that you are Koa's true International Rescue Hero.
  
  View Official Adoption Certificate