How to Rescue a Papillion Dog

You love dogs and especially the Papillion breed. They are small, fluffy and endearing. If you have a little extra time, room, resources, and lots of patience then you might consider rescuing a homeless Papillion.

Things You'll Need

• Dog Crate
• Dog Kennel (Optional)
• Fenced Yard (preferable)
• Grooming supplies

Instructions

1. Fill out an application to adopt a Papillion at all the animal shelters within a distance from your home that you are willing to drive to pick up your rescue dog. Make sure you specifically contact shelters with a high kill history. Most animal shelters require an application, three personal references, and a veterinarian reference, spay, or neuter contract, plus an adoption fee.

2. 

   Contact as many Papillion rescues as possible to let them know that you are willing to rescue Papillion. If the rescue is notified of a Papillion in need of rescue in your designated radius, then they will contact you to rescue the dog. You will need to fill out an application for each rescue and provide the names of your references just as you did for the animal shelter. Here are some Papillion rescues to contact. Papillion Club of America Rescue at www.papillionclub.org/rescue or call 1-800-668-8438, Papillion 911 Rescue and Adoption at http://www.pap911rescue.org/, Papillion Rescue and Adoption at http://adopt-a-papillon.1-800-save-a-pet.com/

3. Talk to your veterinarian to let her know that you are seeking a rescue dog and that you may need emergency medications as well as an emergency office visit. If you rescue a Papillion directly from an abusive or neglectful situation, it could be very sick, undernourished, and have worms or parasites that require treatment.

4. 

   Purchase a large dog crate, collar, leash, dog food, dog dishes, and grooming supplies. If your Papillion has a severely matted coat, due to neglect, you may need to shave the hair off and let it grow back.

5. Remember that animal shelters and rescues are busy and volunteers come and go, so call the shelters, visit them, and check their websites at least once a week after applying to look for a Papillion to rescue.

6. Verify with your landlord that you can have a dog before committing if you rent. Even homeowners should check city or township restrictions on the number of animals they can have on their property.

Tips & Warnings

• Crates can offer animals a safe place of their very own.

• If your Papillion has been abused and neglected it may not be housebroked and may be difficult to train until you build trust.

Resources

• Papillion Information and Pictures, Papillons, Butterfly Dog, Pap