Molly is one of those sweet, petite female Shibas that you just can’t help but love. When I first met her at a meetup a few weeks ago, I was surprised by how tiny and adorable she is! Her pictures on our site just do NOT do her justice. Her foster mom, Lydia, sent these new photos this week. She also said that Molly played with other dogs at the dog run recently instead of sticking nervously next to Lydia. That’s great!

Posted on October 6th, 2007 by jenna
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We’re happy to announce, that after a long road and some very hard work by her vet & foster mom, Molly is now available for adoption! The mange that Molly was suffering from is, as previously reported, cured. Molly has been very receptive to foster mom Lydia’s training. She knows how to walk nicely on the leash, is polite to dogs she comes into contact with and has settled into life in the big city. Molly also now gets to go to work on occasion! Not only does she love the extra attention but she gets to show off what a good girl she is turning out to be

Molly, like many dogs, does suffer from seasonal contact allergies. So this time of year is tricky for her. Because of the pollen, grass and other allergens outside and in the air, she can get a bit itchy. Lucky, always a sweet girl, she lets her foster mom wipe her down after walks and administer her allergy medication.

Molly is ready for the perfect forever home, one that will continue to give her the amazing care that she’s received in her time with us. As long as her food and contact allergies are tended to, she’s a very happy & grateful Shiba! If your looking for a very loving & affectionate girl who will bond with your family- she’s it!

Posted on August 30th, 2007 by zennia
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Yay! Molly has left the hospital after a month of wonderful treatment and she looks FANTASTIC! She’s been transported to her very own foster home & is loving every second of it! We’re happy to report that her Sarcoptic Mange has been successfully treated & the fur on her ears, legs and around her eyes is now growing back beautifully. Also, her ear infections are all cleared up. After gaining a little more weight and one last skin treatment, Molly will be available for adoption.

Foster mom Lydia reports, ‘Molly has endless energy…plus she LOVES the ball…She is very sweet and will take endless affection. She loves to be petted and rubbed and is always up for playing. As for the crate, she goes right into it happily if you just tap the top of it…She loves people on the street and so far has been good -saying a quick, polite ‘hi‘ to passing dogs…her skin and fur look good. She comes, sits and lies down on command. She is not at all bothered by strangers in the house and is good with children. She is very, very cute and everyone who meets her loves her!’

Posted on August 9th, 2007 by zennia
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Molly is a very sweet & friendly 3 1/2 year old girl. Her previous owners contacted NYCSR as a last resort. They were surrendering Molly due to previously diagnosed food allergies and did not want her to end up in a shelter. The frequent trips to their vet for injections were time consuming and an expense that the family could not keep up with.

Upon arriving to see Molly, she was incredibly affectionate & playful with us from the very beginning. She was an absolute joy to visit with even though she obviously was uncomfortable due to her condition. Just about all the fur on her legs, around her mouth & eyes and in her ears was gone. We then took her to our Vet only to find out that the reason for her painful itchiness was sarcoptic mange- not necessarily her food allergies! Molly also was suffering from both yeast & parasitic ear infections in both ears. All of her scratching, biting & rubbing to relieve the itchiness was doing her so much more harm than good! During the extensive exam, Molly was a very good girl. She did not put up a fuss at all nor did she growl or show any signs of aggression whatsoever.

Molly is making an impressive recovery. In just over 3 weeks time she is no longer scratching at all- the itchiness is gone! There is only slight yeast still in one of her ears, which is still being treated. She also is happily eating up her new food - that does not contain any of the food types that she is allergic to. No more injections- the right nutrition is the answer. Dr Martin, who has done an amazing job with her says “Her skin looks great and all of her hair is regrowing!”.

Molly grew up with a young girl in the home so she’s used to a responsible, well-behaved child. She plays very well with other dogs during visits and on walks. She’s also attentive and knows her commands. We have not tested her with dogs in the home or with cats, however. She is up to date on shots and is spayed. She has won the hearts of NYCSR and the hospital staff with her sweet disposition and gentle nature. She will be a wonderful addition to the right forever home.

Posted on July 23rd, 2007 by zennia
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