MIA

HISTORY: Mia arrived as a stray puppy in 2011. She was adopted out shortly after her arrival. She and her best friend Parker were returned on October 4, 2022 when the family could no longer care for them. Mia and Parker are in search of a home together to live out their golden years.

More about me October 2024: Our happy girl, Mia, continues to do well as Mary’s “right hand” office assistant. We have added some pain medication to ease Mia’s arthritis and she has shown us it is working just fine as her energy has increased and she is once again playing tug of war with staff and volunteers! This adorable, compact girl would be happiest in a home where she was the only dog — though we think under the right circumstances and with the right dog, she would be agreeable to a canine companion. Here at the sanctuary she definitely reacts and vocalizes when she sees another dog, but for many years, she and Parker were good buddies. The perfect home for Mia would be a quiet environment with a loving human who is around most of the time. Mia enjoys her walks and would also love a fenced yard in which to show off her senior zoomies. She is used to using a doggie door to let herself in and out if needed. Mia is such a delight and always finds a way to make us smile! It’s what she does best.

More about me February 4, 2024:  Today I lost my best friend Parker.  She and I had been side by side for about 10 yrs and sadly, I lost her to cancer.  There was almost no notice for me or for her to prepare.   Mary noticed a hard mass at the base of her tail end of last week and immediately got her to the vet.  We were told we would still have her for a few weeks vs months as the mass was inoperable cancer.   I can hardly breathe thinking about it all but she sadly passed away when the mass ruptured on the 4th.   Mary is worried about me as is the whole CFC community.  I’ve been quiet and have not had much to say.  What is there to say?  Thanks for tuning in and listening to me.  Mia.

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Mia has been a great dog for our family over the last 12 years. Her favorite pastimes are playing tug and basking in the sun. She will fetch for you once, but steals the ball and never gives it back. Although she is 12, she has the heart of a puppy and has nothing but love to give. She is well behaved around children and gets along with other dogs but has not been around cats or other animals. She has grown up with her sister dog Parker for 11 years and has definitely enjoyed having a partner in life. She is spayed and in good health. She is house and leash trained, although she prefers to run around in a fenced yard.