August 2016 – we are pleased to report Jazz has been adopted! He is anxious to settle into his new forever home!
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Meet Jazz, a handsome Chihuahua mix boy who has just arrived in foster care. He was a stray who was brought into a shelter and turned over to CCRT.
His foster Mom suspects he was well taken care of before he went astray. He is a perfectly-behaved dog. He loves his walks. He is housebroken and is spending a lot of time trying to claim his territory outdoors. This is going to take a while, as there are many bushes, trees, poles, and rocks to check out!
There are a lot of dogs around his foster home. He is friendly with dogs his size. He is a bit afraid of bigger dogs, so his foster mom is introducing him to them slowly and he is improving.
An otherwise healthy dog, Jazz was seen by the CCRT vet (as all our dogs are) and was found to have a Grade 2 heart murmur. [1] He is asymptomatic and nothing needs to be done at this time. He has had his teeth cleaned and seen a professional groomer and he is as handsome as ever.
This loving boy likes a lot of attention. He loves to be petted and to sit on a lap. When his foster Mom is reading or at her computer, she must pet him a lot. If she reaches over to turn the page of the book or to use the mouse, he places a paw on her hand to remind her to get back to paying attention to him!
If you would like to adopt Jazz, please fill out an adoption application. You can purchase a sweater and/or blanket for him, or any of our other fosters dogs. Please consider becoming a CCRT Sponsorship Angel for any of our fosters by making a cash donation towards their care.
[1] Merck Manual Veterinary Edition. 2014. Diagnosis of Heart Disease / Heart Murmers [online] [Accessed: 23 Apr 2016]. Heart murmurs are audible vibrations emanating from the heart or major blood vessels and generally are the result of turbulent blood flow or vibrations of cardiac structures. They are graded by intensity from 1 to 6.
Age – approximately 8 to 10 years old
Weight: 12.2 pounds
Location: Toronto, ON
Adoption donation: $225
Where can you see the dogs and where do you get the foster homes
Our foster dogs are cared for by volunteers in their own home. Our foster homes are members of the public who submit volunteer applications and go through a detailed vetting process prior to caring for our dogs. If this interests you, we’d love for you to submit an online foster home application and become a CCRT volunteer!
Where do i get the application to be a foster mom. I live in Hamilton is that a problem?
Thank you for interest in becoming a foster home. The CCRT is a national organization with volunteers across the country so as long as you live in Canada, you’re welcome to become a volunteer. You’ll find our application form on our website here. Thanks again!
Hello,
I am very interested in Jazz. My only concern is the heart murmur…do you know the underlying cause of this? He sounds like the perfect dog for me but I am worried he could have a health issue that prevents us from having a long friendship.
Thanks!
Thank you for your inquiry about our wonderful Jazz. No, we don’t know the underlying cause, it’s possible he was born with it. Our vet has deemed his murmur at a grade 2, which is low considering the scale goes to 6. Jazz is estimated to be between 8 and 10 years old and given that Chi’s can live between 12 and 16 years old – or older – he still has plenty of years left with love to give!
Is Jazz still reading the paper, sipping margaritas waiting for his new home?
He certainly is – mind you, he’s saved a spot on the sofa and would absolutely love to make you a drink as well! If you, or someone you know, would enjoy spending time with this darling boy, please complete our online adoption application form today!
I tried twice to send my application; third times a charm?
It will absolutely go thru this time (yes it will!! ) and Jazz can be home by the weekend, toes in the grass, then feet up while I toss low-cal carrots to him 🙂
Would Jazz be suitable for
Condominium living with another senior pomchi?
Based on his profile, it would appear so. However, you can submit an adoption application for him and that point can be reviewed in greater detail during the review process. Thanks!