Adoption Procedure

·    Please complete an adoption application in order to start the process. 

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·    You can mail, FAX, or e-mail the application to Quixote Humane.

·    A home visit and references are required prior to adoption.

·    A visit with the dog prior to adoption may be scheduled after the home visit.

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Mary Rose

Birthday July 27, 2005

When her father died, Mary Rose’s owner lost the rental they were living in and she ended up homeless. So many of us say we would never leave our dogs behind. We would live in our car if we had to - her owner did. She lost her home, all of her possessions, all of her friends, and finally her dogs. A family member in California gave her a chance to begin again, but they already have all the pets they are allowed, so Mary Rose could not go along with her owner. We said we would take her precious little girl and find her a loving home. 

Rosie is six years old and weighs about seven pounds. She had been with her owner since she was a puppy so was a bit timid when she came into our foster home. In just a couple of weeks she was begging for attention and practically leaps into my arms for kisses now. No doubt she will blossom into a loving companion in a mature home with another small dog, older children, or a retired couple. What she would really like is to have a person of her own to help her get over the heartache of losing her “mom”.

Rosie is spayed, vaccinated to prevent rabies, distemper and parvo, has been tested for heartworm and several tick borne diseases, is on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. 

ADOPTION FEE $250

Leah

Estimated Birthday May 1, 2011

This pretty little longhair Chihuahua was bought as a puppy by a family that later found they did not have time for her. She was crated most of the time as the owners were both working and didn’t have time to house train her. They decided it would be best if she could find a home that could give her the attention she deserves.

Leah is under a year old and weighs four and a half pounds. She has a lovely golden coat with black sable on her back and down her nose. Her coat will probably get a bit longer as she gets older but will not get thick. She is a bit nervous about the first introduction to new people but has already blossomed into a playful and loving little girl in her foster home.

Current on vaccinations to prevent rabies, parvo, distemper, tested for heartworm and several tick borne diseases, she is on heartworm preventative, spayed and microchipped.   

ADOPTION FEE $300

Estimated Birthday April 18, 2011

This little cutie pie was one of nine Chihuahuas left behind when their owner passed away. The woman’s family members could not keep them so they were released to the shelter. She was only about eight weeks old and needed some time to adjust when we took her into rescue.

Shannon was a bit timid when we got her, but she is gaining confidence every day and playing like a wild child with the other pups a bit older than she. She is also learning how to give puppy kisses and play finger tag with her foster mom and enjoying hugs and cuddles after breakfast. She has already learned how to use the doggie door during the day by watching the other dogs; she is still crated at night.

Her weight at approximately ten weeks was three pounds. We think she will be around six or seven pounds when she is full grown, but we can only guess for now.

She will be spayed, vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper and other core vaccinations, on heartworm preventative and microchipped prior to adoption. She will be available for foster-to-adopt in mid-November. We are accepting application now.

ADOPTION FEE $300

Amanda

Estimated Birthday August 11, 2009

Beautiful Amanda is about 2 years old and weighs five pounds. She is a little baby girl that loves to cuddle, give tiny kisses and wags the tip of her tail with delight when you hold her. She is a dainty dog with tiny feet. Her coat is a solid black on top with pale tan below and two dots of tan over her eyes. 

Amanda is a bit reserved with the other foster dogs, as they are mostly active puppies and she is more of a princess. She will probably be happiest in a home that is not highly active, but has a lap or two for snuggling. She is a delightful little angel!

She has been spayed, vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper and other core vaccinations. She has been tested for negative for three tick borne diseases and heartworm, is on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

Amanda recently had surgery to repair her slipping kneecap. This is not uncommon problem in small breed dogs, but is painful and can cause long term disability if not corrected. Her medical expenses are over $800. 

ADOPTION FEE $300

If you would like to donate to help us be able to help other dogs in the future please send your donations to Quixote Humane, P.O. Box 1285, Peralta, NM 87068 or use the PayPal button below. 

Heath ADOPTED! 02/02/2012

Estimated Birthday June 4, 2011

Heath was named for his caramel colored coat and chocolate mask. Though the chocolate near his eyebrows make him look worried, he is not! He is a very happy pup that loved to chase around with the other dogs and play with a laser light. At four months old he weighted five and a half pounds so should be about seven pounds when he is full grown. He has nice, solid legs which will give him a sturdy base and less likely to be injured in play or jumping from the couch.

Though good with men, women and other dogs we don’t know how he is with children and cats. Since he is such a happy-go-lucky little boy we think he should be fine with school aged children and, with proper introduction, should learn not to try to play with cats that prefer to be left alone.

Heath’s adoption fee includes neuter, microchip, rabies, distemper, parvo and other core vaccinations and is on monthly heartworm preventative. He not a picky eater and is housetrained.

ADOPTION FEE $250

Boyd

Estimated Birthday January 18, 2009

A very athletic and very happy little guy, Boyd loves to go for walks on a leash and, when in the yard, wiggles his butt in the air trying to get the other dogs to play. In the house he stands on his hind legs and wiggles like a belly dancer with a perpetual smile.

Boyd likes his foster mom but is partial to his foster dad, though he is happy for attention from anyone. This sweet boy weighs just under nine pounds and is about two years old. He is a pale fawn with white and has gorgeous hazel eyes.

He would like to find a home with a family that likes to spend time outside to play chase but also wants a companion to share snuggle time in the evenings. 

Boyd is neutered, microchipped, has his rabies and core vaccinations, has been tested negative for three tick borne diseases and heartworm, and is on monthly heartworm preventative. 

ADOPTION FEE $250

JoJo

Estimated Birthday February 10, 2008

Jojo is the truly the happiest little foster boy I have ever had, short of the always happy puppies. He loves everyone, humans and dogs, and is what we call a ’talker’ at our house. He makes low/short barking/pleading noises to get us or one of his playmates attention and pokes them in their chest and us on our hands, all with his bottom in the air and his tail wagging like crazy! I really think he is truly extraordinarily happy and wakes each day ready to live life to the fullest....and is ALWAYS in a great mood...absolutely no bad habits (well, except the kissing thing-he loves giving and getting them...anytime!).

He has not had a single ’accident’ in the house since coming into foster and uses the doggy door like a champ. He has slept with me and my own two little dogs from the first night....he figured that out really fast....and has decided that he and my own 7 yr old need to wrestle under the covers before falling asleep!!

Jojo isbeing fostered with dogs ranging in age from five months old to 7 years old and 4 lbs to 80 lbs....and he loves and plays with all of them! He loves men and women and is especially in love with my 18yo son. Jojo is one of the extra-special ones and someone is going to be so lucky to get this little boy. He will never let you forget how happy you make him!

ADOPTION FEE $300

Birthday April 11, 2011

DaDonna looks like a miniature yellow Labrador Retriever. She is still very much a puppy with a high play drive, but cuddles and kisses rate very high on her list of favorite things. She weighed 32 pounds at eight months, so is pretty much grown up. She has an almost white coat, with apricot ears and dark eyes with white eyelashes. Healthy, happy and pretty, what more does a little girl need going for her to find a loving home?

She is spayed, has her puppy shot series and rabies vaccination, kennel cough vaccination, is on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

Birthday April 11, 2011

Lawton looks like a miniature yellow Labrador Retriever with a touch of Husky and weighs about 30 pounds at eight months old. He has a snow white coat - including his eyelashes!

Need a pal? No matter if you’re a kid or a just kid at heart, this boy will be your next best friend. He’s a good listener, loves to play ball, likes to tag along just as long as it’s with you. He is well socialized and enjoys the company of men, women, kids, and other dogs. He is a joyful boy!

He is neutered, has his puppy shot series, is rabies vaccinated, has kennel cough vaccination, is on heartworm preventative and has been microchipped.

ADOPTION  FEE $200

Birthday April 11, 2011

La Bella is a very sweet, young Corgi cross with a lot of puppy energy but still maintains a little lady like demeanor. Her beautiful pure white coat has grown in thick and is so amazingly soft we just can’t get enough of rubbing her all over. She loves it, especially behind the ears, she absolutely melts in your lap. She is doggy-door trained and sleeps in bed with her foster mom every night, along with several other fosters. She is an absolute cuddle bug. “Bella” is learning patience, including sitting for treats and waiting her turn! Shy with strangers, but as long as they wait for her to come to them....they will have a new best friend by the end of the day!

She does well on the leash and, as she grows out of her shyness, will make a great walking companion. She is fostered with dogs of all sizes and ages and gets along wonderfully in the pack. La Bella will do well in a home with older (pre-teen) children as she is not crazy about wiggly, little humans and loves both men and women equally. Someone is going to get the sweetest baby girl. When she looks at you adoringly with her black eyes and white eyelashes  you will want to do anything for her!

LaBella is spayed, has had her puppy shot series, is vaccinated to prevent rabies and kennel cough, is on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

ADOPTION  FEE $200

Estimated Birthday August 5, 2010

This little guy was found as a stray at the Hard Rock Casino on the Isleta Pueblo lands. He was a sad sight with his injured eye and curled up on a blanket at the Valencia County Animal Shelter. His owners did not claim him after the 72 business day hold and his odd were not good considering his condition. We decided to take our chances and bet that we could pull him through and find him a wonderful forever home.

Our vet said he is a real fighter so we decided to name him Stallone. Even with his rocky start we have found that he has a great personality, loves to cuddle and is ready for a loving family. He is a light weight, weighing only five pounds. He has long, thin, fragile legs so will be most suitable in a home without young children or rambunctious larger dogs. Since he only has one eye, a home with cats might not be wise unless they ignore dogs that look like a mouse with pointed ears!

Stallone has been neutered, vaccinated to prevent rabies, has core vaccinations to prevent parvo, distemper, and kennel cough. He was tested negative for several tick borne diseases and heartworm, is on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.   

ADOPTION FEE $300

If you would like to make a donation to help cover his medical care, please send your donation to: Quixote Humane, P.O. Box 1285, Peralta, New Mexico 87042

or use our PayPal link

Birthday April 10, 2011

When his wife died the breeder decided he could not care for some of his remaining dogs. His veterinarian gave him our number to see if we could help find them forever homes.

Puck is one of Perlita’s puppies. The first thing you see about Puck is his huge Chihuahua ears! Both Puck and Columbo love everybody and are full of energy and puppy kisses. When they are playing they will drop everything to run for hugs and kisses. They have a solid build with sturdy legs so will be fine with school age children and able to play with larger dogs.

Puck will have his puppy shots, rabies vaccination, will be neutered, microchipped and on heartworm preventative when adopted. He will be available as a foster-to-adopt after his last puppy shot on July 25th. Adoption will be finalized after he is neutered and microchipped at six month of age.

ADOPTION FEE $300

Birthday April 10, 2011

When his wife died the breeder decided he could not care for some of his remaining dogs. His veterinarian gave him our number to see if we could help find them forever homes.

Columbo is one of Perlita’s puppies. He is a very social and happy little guy; a real lovey boy. He loves to play and chase around the yard with his brother Puck. They try to get the older rescues to play with them but they don’t think that sounds like fun in the heat of the summer, so the boys keep each other busy investigating the bushes and playing tug-o-war with stuffed toys. 

Columbo will have puppy shots, rabies vaccination, will be neutered, microchipped and on heartworm preventative when adopted. He will be available as a foster-to-adopt after his last puppy shot on July 25th. Adoption will be finalized after he is neutered and microchipped at six month of age.  

ADOPTION FEE $300

Charlie Chan

Estimated Birthday April 29, 2005

The owner released Charlie Chan, along with their ShihTzu, to the Valencia County Animal Shelter. Unfortunately, owners seldom bring health records or offer much history when they drop off their pets. Maybe they are frustrated, angry, or sad that they cannot continue to care for them.

Though it would be helpful to know more about their past, rescues pick up the pieces and make the best of what little information given. Charlie Chan is supposedly six years old. That is all we know. (We named him Charlie after my dad who passed away last year and left behind his white Pekingese Toby, who is now living with my sister.) He currently weighs 18 pounds but could lose a pound or two. He has not made a sound since he has been in foster care.

Charlie is a very happy dog, wagging his tail in delight and tapping his feet for attention. We think an adult home where he can excel in sofa lounging, lap warming, and surfing the tube will best suit his needs. (My dad’s Toby loves riding in the golf cart . . .)

Charlie Chan is neutered, microchipped, tested for heartworm, and several tick borne diseases, on monthly heartworm preventative, current on rabies and core vaccinations. He is currently using piddle pads when confined and is using the doggy door, too.

ADOPTION FEE $250

Izzy Mae

Estimated Birthday October 11, 2007

Sweet Izzy Mae is completely house trained and hasn’t had a single accident.  She absolutely LOVES to go on walks. Her foster family takes her on two and a half mile walks, and she doesn’t even slow down a bit until somewhere in the last mile.  She monitors them and when one of them even looks at the leashes she starts yipping and whining and jumping up and down like she has springs on her feet.  She is a high energy girl though she is not hyper at all. She’s learning to sit and come although she isn’t quite solid in it yet. Izzy is a very sweet and loving little dog. 

Izzy Mae was found as a stray in Valencia County . She had a luxation of her kneecap and a “cherry eye” - a rupture of the third eyelid, so we had those repaired after she recovered from being spayed. She has also tested negative for several tick borne diseases and heartworm. She is on heartworm preventative and has been microchipped and is current on all vaccinations. She is ready to go to a family that is looking for a young adult dog with plenty of love to give. 

ADOPTION FEE $200

If you are able to help with the medical expenses to repair her knee and eye, we would appreciate your donation. Please send your donation to: Quixote Humane, P.O. Box 1285 , Peralta , New Mexico 87042 or click on the PayPal button.

Nocchi ADOPTED! 02/02/2012

Estimated Birthday September 11, 2007

This is Nocchi’s favorite spot, cuddled in loving arms. He is in a foster home with several other small dogs, however he does not like the intact male Poodle her sister owns or big dogs. His foster family says that he great with the adult family members, in particular a young male relative.

Nocchi is a little guy, weighing only five pounds, so we will be careful not to place him a home with large, rambunctious dogs and young children. He will be best suited in a home that has experience with little dogs and would like to have a little dog to dote upon.

Nocchi has been neutered, vaccinated to prevent rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and kennel cough, tested negative for heartworm and tick borne diseases, on heartworm preventative, is microchipped and had a dental. All he needs now is a home deserving of a handsome little prince.

Wrangler Adoption in Process

Birthday approx July 6, 2005.

Wrangler prefers to snuggle in the blankets, cuddle and be pampered. He knows how to use a doggie door but is just as happy to use piddle pads. He really prefers to be inside and get attention. However, if you want to take him for a ride he is delighted to “go” anywhere as long as you go, too. (He would rather not “go” see the vet anytime soon).

Wrangler was probably hit by car, or maybe fell or was fallen upon. No one knows because he was left in the drop off kennels at the Valencia County shelter. He waited through his stray hold period - which included a holiday. By the time we were able to get him into the veterinary clinic he had been waiting ten days. Of course, we don’t know how long before that he was injured. Though he was in pain he was a good boy and accepted what life had dealt him.

His leg was broken just above the knee. Our vet was pleased that he was able to pull the ends together and pin it, even though some of the muscles and tendons had contracted.

After recovering from his broken leg we found that Wrangler also had a luxated patella (loose kneecap) so we had surgery done to correct that, too! He is able to get around just fine, but probably will not be a good choice for a family that wants to go for long walks. Because of his previous injury we feel he would do best in a home with older children.

We think he is a very handsome boy with huge eyes, large upright ears, and a nicely domed head with a little tan kissy spot on top. Just luscious to look at! He is a bit tentative at first but is a sweetie when he feels safe.

Wrangler is neutered, current on vaccinations to prevent rabies, parvo virus, distemper, and kennel cough. He is negative for heartworm, on monthly heartworm preventative,  and is microchipped..

ADOPTION FEE $200

Elin

Estimated Birthday April 29, 2006

Elin has a lovely chocolate colored coat with white frosting on her face and bright white tips on her toes and tail. She is housetrained to a doggie door to go outside and indoors to use a piddle pad.

Elin loves to curl up on a soft blanket or in your lap, which is amazing as she had to be trapped to bring her into rescue!

A woman in El Cerro Mission, a small community east of Los Lunas, had been feeding her and a couple of other stray Chihuahuas when she realized Elin had delivered puppies under her trailer. Valencia County Animal Control was able to trap her and then retrieve the puppies, who were two weeks old. (The lower photo is of Elin shortly after she weaned her puppies).

Now, she loves to go for  walks and has learned to come and sit to have her leash put on. After breakfast two of the other dogs come to her to have her wash their faces. Elin is good with men, women and other dogs after she gets to know them. She learns quickly what is expected of her, but needs a little time to trust new people friends. We would love to find her a quiet home with a mature couple or single owner.

She has been spay, is current on vaccinations to prevent rabies, parvo virus, distemper and kennel cough. She has been tested negative for heartworm and is on monthly preventative, recently had a dental and is microchipped.

ADOPTION FEE  $200

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