Chispa

Chispa is an adoptable female Maltese looking for a home at Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is a young adult and small in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to other. Adopting Chispa, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Intake Info: Chispa is a 2-year-old female whose owner was deported a few months ago. She arrived here on 8/29. Medical: Matted all along her body, unable to weigh or scan for a microchip and vet tech needed assistance for processing. Vaccinated and heartworm negative. On medication for FAS (fear, anxiety and stress). Behaviors Observed: Chispa, is fearful, lunging barking growling in cage. I was able to work with her on treat and retreat to where she stopped lunging at me in the front of her kennel Staff Notes: Lunging, growling, snapping in kennel Request to Rescues: Chispa needs urgent rescue to get her into a quiet decompression environment where her emotional, mental and physical needs can be met. He needs exceed our capacity for care Animal ID\tA2343339 Color\tCream Sex\tSpayed Female Size\tSmall Weight\t10 lbs. 99 oz. Age\t2 Years