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Poppi and Peanut

adopted January 2005

Names: Poppi and Peanut
Age: 1 year old (born 1/3/04)
Sex: Poppi is a 8.5 lb male;  Peanut is a 8 lb female
Color and Size: Poppi is Black and White; Peanut is Sable
Date Received by JCCARE: 12/2004
Foster Location: Fresno, CA
Health: Excellent!

Background: Poppi and his sister Peanut where turned in by their owner because they were not able to find homes for them. They are pretty good about using the pet door to go outside or else go on the pee pads in the house. (It has been raining here) Of course, in the beginning you can expect accidents to happen.

Temperament:  Poppi loves to play with the other chin, but he does bark at the cats occasionally. Very friendly with people.  Poppi has his own little begging act. He stands on his back legs and places his front paws together and begs for whatever he wants. He does it with the cats and other chin as well as people. Poppi is food aggressive.

Peanut is a little more reserved then Poppi.  She does warm up to you pretty quickly. Peanut likes to get up on the furniture so she can see outdoors. Her one tooth shows all the time.  You can see it in her pictures. She is very sweet.  She will no doubt gain some more weight.  She has gained about 1/2 lb since coming to me.

Additional notes: Poppi and Peanut must to be kept together. They play together and sleep together. The day Poppi was at the vets being neutered, Peanut looked for him all day.

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Babee

adopted February 2005

Name: Babee
Age: approx 8 years old
Sex: small female - about 6 pounds
Color and Size: Tri-colored
Date Received by JCCARE: 11/2004
Foster Home: Claudia Andrade
Foster Location: Southern CA

Health: A little underweight but, other than that, quite healthy. Babee will have a dental soon which most likely will remove her few remaining teeth, but that shouldn't affect her eating at all.

Background: Babee was picked up as a stray by a local shelter and when her owners were notified, they chose to give her up.

Temperament:  Babee has ATTITUDE! She is used to having things her way (LOL) and lets you know it!

Additional notes: Babee would dearly love to be an only dog, no kids....someone retired who will take her everywhere and continue to spoil her would be ideal. Babee is a lap dog who loves to go for car rides, but don't expect much from her on a leash.....yikes, she does not know the meaning of the word "work"! Once comfortable with her new person, she will be a total love bug!

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Kamikazi

adopted February 2005

Name: Kamikaze
Age: 9 years  (birthday: 1/24/1996)
Sex: male
Color and Size: 

Black and White, 10 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE:

23 December, 2004
Foster Location: Flower Mound, Texas

Health:

Kami has a grade 5 heart murmur. He is 

just over a staph infection of his skin. 

He takes no medication, and runs around 

happily with the other Chin here.

Background:

Kami was a beloved pet to a single lady

for most of his life. She recently 

married and her husband is very

allergic to Kami's hair, so she reluctantly 

sent Kami to JCCare.

Temperament:

Gentle, quiet, and loving. Kami barks at 

strangers outside, but demands 

kisses when the same person comes

into the house! He sleeps near our bed

at night, and is happy to be carried 

around and otherwise spoiled to bits.

Additional notes:

Kami needs to be in a home with other 

small dogs to play with (naturally,

Chin are preferred) and absolutely

No cats! He is good around older 

children, but nervous around 

youngsters.

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Barlow

adopted March 2005

Name: Barlow
Age: 9 months
Sex: male
Color and Size:  

Black and White, 10 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE:

30 January, 2005
Foster Location: Vista, CA

Health:

Excellent! No known problems.

Background:

Barlow was turned in by his 

owners because they didn't know that

Japanese Chin shed.

Temperament:

Barlow is a happy, enthusiastic puppy. 

He is a HIGH ENERGY dog. He is in constant 

motion. Wants to play, play, play. Not an 

aggressive bone in his body. He is a good 

boy - very loving, but not one for cuddling 

and sitting on laps. He does like to give 

kisses.

Barlow knows how to use a dog door and 

is house trained. He happily lets himself in 

and out all day.

Additional notes:

Barlow needs to have a play mate and a yard. He plays with toys and with people but mostly likes to wrestle and play chase with my other dogs. He should also go to a home who will take him for some basic training. Barlow would be an awesome agility dog for anyone interested in the sport.

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Buddy

adopted February 2005

Name: Buddy
Age: Approx. 7 yrs.
Sex: Neutered Male
Color and Size: Sable/White
Date Received by JCCARE: May 13, 2004
Foster Location: Santa Monica, CA

Health: Very good! Buddy had a dental when he was neutered and has recovered with no problem. Buddy is completely blind, but makes up for it with incredible senses of hearing, smelling and has a great memory. One eye never developed and we believe he gradually lost sight through the other from a hereditary disease called Progressive Retina Atrophy (PRA). There is no cure and no further treatment is needed. Buddy is a little bony at 9 1/2 lbs., but his appetite is good and I believe he will put on that extra lb. in no time.

Background: Buddy came from a backyard breeder where he was used as a stud. Though tentative at first due to his blindness, he is incredibly well adjusted and seems to like everyone.

Temperament:  Buddy is very sweet, kisses your hands, likes his tummy rubbed and is now starting to play with my hands. He sleeps by my feet where he scratches in a quilt until he has built a comfy bed. He's not crazy about being picked up as I think he gets nervous when his feet are not securely on the ground, but he doesn't fight it. He holds his own with other dogs and may start playing once he feels secure. He doesn't jump on or off furniture, so needs to be picked up and then put down. He loves being a pampered Chin and seems quite happy to keep his person quiet company.

Additional notes: Because of his blindness, Buddy needs a home where this is little change in his environment. Though he bumps into things when exploring, it doesn't stop him. He's learned what is a good speed for him and he goes for it. It's incredible what a good memory he has once he has learned the layout.

Winnie

Meiko

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Meeko and Winnie

adopted March 2005

Name: Meeko and Winnie
Age: Meeko-9, Winnie-6
Sex: Meeko-M, Winnie-F
Color and Size: Meeko-B&W: 17 Winnie-Bk:12
Date Received by JCCARE: 2/11/05
Foster Location: Watervliet, Michigan

Health:

Meeko-In good health. He has a grade 5 heart

 murmur. No problems noted with it though.

He is a very active boy. 

Winnie-In great shape.

Background:

Meeko and Winnie were previous adoptees

 from JCCARE and was turned back into us.

Temperament:

Meeko-He is just the most lovely boy. He 

plays and runs around with all the other Chins 

but still prefers his daughter, Winnie. He likes

 his attention and never wanders very far from 

either my wife or me. He gives a lot of kisses 

and likes to be scritched! A big boy but wonderful!

Winnie-Just the most wonderful girl! A true 

lap dog! She loves to lay on Karen's lap and just 

snooze and she gives lots and lots of kisses! 

She just wants to be loved and return it! She is 

not a full Chin. She is half terrier. And she has a 

severe underbite that only makes her 

more endearing!

Additional notes:

Must be adopted together. These two are inseparable. They play and sleep together all the time. They are real joys. Just lovely little Chins!

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Tahzu

adopted March 2005

Name: Tahzu
Age: 6 years (b-day 2/99)
Sex: Male
Color and Size: B&W - 9.5 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE: 2/2/05
Foster Location: Vista, CA

Health:

Tahzu is generally very healthy. His biggest

 health issue is a flea allergy. It will be very

important for him to be on a flea preventative 

at all times. He also has a heart murmur 

(grade 3). He is not on any medication for 

this and does not show symptoms. 

He is a little underweight right now but will 

fill out with time.

Background:

Tahzu was turned into rescue because of his

 flea allergy. When I got him, he had a fairly

bad flea infestation. He had scratched much 

of his fur off and had scratched and bit sores into

his skin. His family turned him in to us because 

they could not afford to take him to the vet and

 they knew he needed help getting better.

Temperament:

Tahzu is a cuddler! That's not something we 

see a lot in Chins. He wants to be beside 

a person or on a person's lap at all times. He also 

cuddles in bed. He likes to sleep under

the covers, cuddled up to my chest. Tahzu is also 

a big talker. He will let you know when he

wants love, is hungry, wants to go out...

He also had spirts of high energy playfulness. He 

likes to play with my other dogs and with

me. He does play a little rough so I don't think he 

would be good in a home with young children.

Additional notes:

What little coat Tahzu had left was shaved when he came to my house so I could get

medicine onto his skin.  It is growing back and should grow in to be a nice full coat. Currently,

he wears a sweatshirt to help stay warm. He is housetrained and will ask to go out. He

does not know how to use a dog door.

Tahzu should go to a home with another small dog for a playmate. He has no fear of large dogs but also doesn't seem interested in playing with them. 

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Geisha

adopted April 2005

Name: Geisha
Age: 6-7 years
Sex: Female
Color and Size: Black and White
Date Received by JCCARE: 20 February 2005
Foster Location: Flower Mound, TX

Health:

Very good.  All vaccinations up to date.

Background:

Geisha was bought by a Good Samaritan 

at a flea-market.  She was thin and had little 

hair, besides being filthy.

Temperament:

Geisha is a gentle, cuddly soul.  

She does not like children. Dog and adult friendly.

Additional notes:

Geisha cannot be adopted to a home with children.

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Fuji

adopted April 2005

Name: Fuji
Age: 4 yrs
Sex: Male
Color and Size: B&W - 13.5 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE: 2/26/05
Foster Location: Santa Monica, CA

Health:

Great...no issues at all.  Heart, lungs, 

patellas, ears, eyes all clear and sound.  

Fuji has the start of tartar buildup, 

but it is not urgent. Fuji is a solid boy 

and could maybe lose a pound or so, 

but with good food and exercise, that 

will probably happen naturally.

Background:

Fuji was turned in by owners because 

they felt their lifestyle was too busy and he 

was not getting the attention he craves.  

He was originally purchased from a pet 

store, then rehomed 2 yrs. later when his 

diabetic owner could not handle his care.  

He had bladder stone surgery 2 yrs. ago 

with no recurrences.  He has been well 

taken care and loved and it shows.  He has 

a very lovely face with the blackest eyes 

I've ever seen!

Temperament:

Very sweet, affectionate, quiet.  Fuji will 

follow you from room to room, curl up 

next to you.  He will tap you with his paw 

if you stop petting him too soon.  I'm still

 testing him with bigger dogs, particularly 

males, as his former owner said he has a 

problem with them.  So far, I haven't seen 

anything out of the ordinary.  Fuji hasn't 

played with any of the other critters yet, 

but he has shown some interest.  He is 

fine with cats...wants to eat their food!

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Papi

adopted May 2005

Name: Papi
Age: 2 years
Sex: Male
Color and Size: Black and White, 15 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE: February 2005
Foster Location: Wimberley, TX

Health:

Very good.  All vaccinations up to date. 

Might have been debarked. The only sounds 

he makes are a whimper or a minor growl.

Temperament:

Housebroken and lead-trained. Athletic, 

can jump high (might be a good dog for agility). 

Catches on quick and tries to do anything you 

tell him. Very alert and attentive. Loving and 

affectionate. Is male-dog aggressive where 

food or toys are concerned. 

Additional notes:

Needs to be only dog; needs all the attention.

Muppet

adopted May 2005

Name: Muppet
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Male
Color and Size: Red & White 17 lbs
Date Received by JCCARE: October 2003
Foster Location: Madison, WI

Health: Blind since birth but this in no way slows him down. Otherwise healthy as a horse and up to date on shots

Background: Muppet was rescued from a pet store in northern Wisconsin after being returned by a customer. He spent most of the first several months of his life crated which probably accounts for his boundless energy and curiosity.  He has been blind since birth but this is absolutely no handicap to him and the best advice I received was to "treat him like a normal dog." He learned the layout of my home and how to navigate stairs (there are only 3) in two days and isn't afraid of anything. His favorite activity is climbing... anything, anywhere, anytime so there are very few 100% "safe" places in my house that he can't reach if he wants to. He loves playing with other dogs and toys, especially the noisy ones.

Temperament:  Always happy, full of curiosity, leaps like a rabbit outside, loves to listen to the birds, snuggles and gives lots of kisses.

Additional notes: Prefer a home with few or no stairs and MUST have a securely fenced yard.  Would like to place him where someone is home most of the time and is willing to take him for obedience training.  Muppet is very smart and needs mental stimulation as well as opportunities to expend his energy and satisfy his curiosity.  It is a very inspiring and educational experience to live with a blind dog and observe how they adapt.   Cannot ship in the cargo section so prospective adopters should be willing to fly or drive all or part way to claim Muppet.

Shep

Vincent

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Shep and Vincent

adopted May 2005

Name: Shep and Vincent
Age: Shep is 6 years and Vincent is 7- 8 years
Sex: Both are male
Color and Size: Black and White,

Shep weighs 10 lbs, Vincent weighs 13-14 lbs
Date Received by JCCARE: March 2005
Foster Location: RI

Shep:

Has petit mal seziures, but is controlled 

with med. Extremely sweet and friendly.  

Gives tons of frantic chin kisses, sleeps 

in the bed, and wants only to cuddle or follow 

you from room to room. He is a growly talker.  

Ok with cats, and my dogs.  I was told he 

was ok with kids, but I can't vouch for that.  

He is housebroken.

Vincent:

No health problem.  Has bug eyes, and

missing a few bottom teeth, but he is extremely

sweet, hasn't had one accident since I have

had him.  He is a little shy, and reserved until

he feels comfortable, then he wants to be petted. 

If you stop petting him too soon, he will nudge

you with his front paws repeatedly.

Additional notes:

Shep and Vincent must be kept together

as a pair since they were raised together. 

If one isn't in the room, the other goes looking for him.

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Carson

adopted May 2005

Name: Carson
Age: 2 years
Sex: Male
Color and Size: Black and White, 18 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE: February 2005
Foster Location: West Hartford, CT

Health:

Excellent, just had vet check, clean bill of health!

Background:

Was abandoned in the streets of WV, then 

put in shelter and rescued by Peke Rescue. 

A Chin rescuer noticed him, as not Peke, 

rather Chin, and rescued him to become 

fostered until we find his forever home.

Temperament:

Affectionate, cautious at first, once he 

knows you're "safe", won't let you out of his 

sight! He "talks" a lot...wants you to hear his 

whole life story. Despite his size, he longs 

to be a lap dog!

Additional notes:

Does very well with other dogs, submits 

to them as dominant over him. More 

cautious with new people, however when 

left alone to explore a bit, quickly connects and 

seeks affection, and becomes attached to his masters.

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Sari

adopted May 2005

Name: Sari
Age: 3 year
Sex: female
Color and Size: Sable - 13 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE: May 5, 2005
Foster Location: Santa Monica, CA

Health:

Excellent...everything sound and clear.  

Her eyes have a tendency to be weepy, 

so her eye folds need to be wiped every few days.

Background:

Sari came into a local shelter as a stray, 

stayed her allotted time and then 

came home with me.  She appears to 

have been well cared for, but she has been 

Temperament:

Additional notes:

Good with other dogs and cats.  

The picture of her is from the shelter.  She has 

since been groomed and cleaned up nicely

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Cashew

adopted June 2005

Name: Cashew
Age: 6 - 7 years?
Sex: Male
Color and Size: Black and White, 6 lbs
Date Received by JCCARE: June 2005
Foster Location: Safety Harbor, FL

Health:

Low grade heart murmur, luxating 

patellas both back legs (low grade), and

wry-mouth, and missing teeth. Tongue 

hangs out of his mouth. 

Background:

Cashew was found wondering the 

busy streets of Tampa by Animal Services. 

Little is known of his past life experiences, 

just that he was on death row at a kill shelter. 

Temperament:

Additional notes:

Cashew will require frequent dental

cleanings and must eat moist food.

He can't eat dry kibble. He spins when excited.

Gracie

adopted July 2005

Name: Gracie
Age: 1.5 year old
Sex: Female
Color and Size: Black and White, 7 lbs
Date Received by JCCARE: June 2005
Foster Location: San Antonio, Texas

Health:

Excellent.

Background:

Gracie has always been owned and loved by a little girl.  

A difficult family break-up led to her being with us.

Temperament:

Timid, gentle.  Loves to be held and cuddled.

Fuji

adopted July 2005

Name: Fuji
Age: 2 year old
Sex: Male
Color and Size: Lemon and White, 14 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE: May 4, 2005
Foster Location: Flower Mound, Texas

Health:

Excellent - no known problems.

Background:

Fuji was adopted from an animal shelter. We know nothing of his life before that. He stayed with his adoptive family for just a few months until his 'daddy' developed a catastrophic illness. His family felt it would be better to give him to someone who could spend lots of time with him. He was returned to the same shelter, and they requested that we find him that special home.

Temperament:

Fuji is a cuddle-chin. He wants to be on your lap, in your bed, sleeping quietly at your feet. He's been an only furchild, but is adjusting well to my pack-o-chin.

Additional notes:

Fuji is a little bit timid at first, and will run from loud noises. I will not ship a Chin. Please make other arrangements for him to travel to your home.

Cody

adopted July 2005

Name: Cody
Age: 7 years?
Sex: Male
Color and Size: Black and White, 8 lbs
Date Received by JCCARE: May 2005
Foster Home: Theresa Leatherwood
Contact email: beadchin@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 210-240-8788
Foster Location: San Antonio, Texas

Health:

Excellent.

Background:

This beautiful boy was kept outdoors for most of his life. 

He was dirty, matted, and desperate for love when we 

picked him up.  He's been shaven right down to almost 

his skin to get out huge mats and clean him up. He was 

not housebroken when turned in to rescue but he is

learning and improving every day.

Temperament:

All boy. He's a real lap Chin, hates being left home alone, and prefers snuggling to anything else but supper. Climbs fences like they're not there!

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Trooper

adopted August 2005

Name: Trooper
Age: 1.5 years
Sex: Male
Color and Size: Black and White, 6 pounds
Date Received by JCCARE: January 2005
Foster Location: Russell Springs, Kentucky (south central)

Health:

good - but has what appears to be a birth injury, 

right rear leg - doesn't use it much, but appears to 

have no pain with it at all, and gets around fine - 

just doesn't get as far as fast as the others here ;-).

Background:

Part of a "kennel surrender", is crate trained but 

will need some work for housebreaking.

Temperament:

Friendly and affectionate - typical of the breed, is 

cautious on 1st meeting new people, but is not 

backwards (and he thinks he's very cute).

Additional notes:

Not doing any lead work, due to the leg, (which qualifies him as "special needs" p