Kepi is a little chocolate min pin mix. He’s 10 - 12 years old. True to the min pin personality, he’s loving, friendly, but oh so stubborn! He’s a small guy at 7 pounds, but also a little sausage, and we are working to get his weight down where there is not so much pressure on his little legs. He had surgery to repair his grade IV luxating patella, is currently on crate rest, and will be available in May.

Myza is a gorgeous little girl who weighs in at approximately 18 pounds and is 8 - 10 years old. No health issues that we’re aware of. She’s not needy, but will attach quickly to her new owner. She just wants to be loved and be by your side. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccines. Although we’re still getting to know Myza, we do believe she would do best as an only dog, and will update this post as we learn more.

Jenny is 19 years old, but you would never guess that meeting her. She is a little Jack Russell who was recently surrendered at a local pet store. She is understandably confused and only does well with dogs who respect her space. To be an only dog your entire life, and then to suddenly find yourself in a strange house with 18 other dogs can be overwhelming. Jenny is in foster with a wonderful woman who is working with her. In a quieter environment, we’re hoping she will feel more secure. Deep down, Jenny is a lonely little girl who wants to be loved. Jenny does have signs of arthritis indicative to her age, but she is otherwise healthy. She even had a dental last month thanks to a donation received exclusively for her. She (and we) are incredibly grateful!

Kelly is a Miniature Pinscher mix who is approximately 12 yrs old. She came to the sanctuary with several masses on her body. Through the amazing support of our community, we were able to raise the funds to have all masses removed in July 22. Kelly also has an enlarged heart and will need lifelong medication to help her heart pump more efficiently.

Kelly is currently in foster and thriving! She is a complete love bug , good with the other dogs, and seeks attention. She is house-trained and crate trained.

Support for Kelly’s ongoing care and medications can be made through PayPal.

Emmy has been with us on and off for over 6 years. Emmy is the typical chi - she barks at strangers and either loves you or hates you. I actually fostered her back in 2017 for Richmond Animal League and she was adopted out within months. The family later decided not to keep her, and I couldn’t stand the thought of her being returned to a shelter environment. Her vision is now compromised, and we believe she is approximately 15 or 16. She is on pimobendin for a grade 3 heart murmur.

Memaw is a sweet little old lady who just wants to rest after years of breeding. She is approximately 18 years old. She is spayed. I promised her she could rest here and would be comfortable, spoiled and pampered until the end of her days. We give her daily supplements and pain relief meds to help her with the stiffness of arthritis. She loves everyone and while being held will place her head against your neck for comfort.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Maggie is a calm little girl who wants to please. Who can resist her adorable snaggle smile! At approximately 12 - 14 years old, she does have a heart arrhythmia that causes her to occasionally faint. Lifelong medications help keep the fainting under control. She is also deaf. Her foster mom has described her as delightfully silly, and an easy girl to take care of. She also said Maggie doesn’t miss a thing going on around her.

Peanut is a 16 year old Min Pin / Chihuahua mix. He is the perfect little dog. Although he is not fond of being picked up, he shows he loves you in other ways. He is healthy for his age, but we have recently noticed that he is struggling with his vision.

Peanut loves being with the other dogs here and living life with the pack. After spending over four years with us here at the Sanctuary, we’ve decided to keep this sweet southern gentleman as an official sanctuary dog.

Peppe arrived at the sanctuary in September 2022 already coughing and in congestive heart failure. Here we are, over four years later, and he is still going strong. Amazing what medications can do to keep him comfortable. Our precious Pepee is currently on pimobendan, enalapril, furosemide, spironolactone, hydrocodone and dasuquin. As long as he doesn’t give up, we will be right there with him. He’s a sweet little guy who loves to be with others.

Would you like to help? Peppe’s medications cost over $150 monthly. Please consider donating towards his medications through PayPal.

Casper is a very gentle, tolerant and friendly dog once trust is developed. His tail wags and he gives you kisses when picked up. Please note that while he does allow us at the Sanctuary to pick him up, it will take time for him to feel comfortable enough to let someone else pick him up. Casper is a Shih Tzu mix. Other than being blind, he is in good health. He has glaucoma and sadly is not a candidate for corrective surgery. Casper self-soothes by walking in circles to calm himself down when he feels alone or in a strange environment. Because we have had him for so long without interest, he is now a permanent resident of our sanctuary.

Theodore is our longest resident and has been with us for over four years. He came in with several other dogs who have long ago been adopted. He is a beagle / basset hound mix. We jokingly and lovingly call him our big baby because he is scared of his own shadow. This boy was traumatized beyond words by the way he was neglected by his past owner, seized by the county, and then ending up in a dirty county shelter.

He has never emotionally recovered and it took him months to trust us. Because of this, we will consider him a sanctuary pet unless a very special adopter comes along. We don't want to put him through another emotional roller coaster and we think he deserves stability at his age. Theodore has allergies, requires a prescription diet, and cytopoint injections every few months.

Sophie arrived here with Shamas as a bonded pair. The deep connection she had with him was almost indescribable. She was completely devastated when Shamas passed and is still grieving. It is believed that he was not only her rock, he was also her father.

Sophie is incredibly timid. She has finally started to follow me around and enjoy life She even now greets me at the door when I come home. She is 16 years old and other than a bit of arthritis in her hip, is incredibly healthy. She only has one tooth after her last dental, so soft food only for this sweet girl.

Peeper is a new arrival here at Miko’s Sanctuary. He’s friendly and loves to snuggle. Our guess is 12 - 14 years old. He’s not a fan of crating and will scream with fear until he passes out from exhaustion. He want to be with you! When outside the crate, he’s a quiet little mouse who follows you everywhere.

Peeper needs a little help now and then to defecate. He has a kinked colon. Our vet considers this more of a defect rather than a health issue. We’re currently trying different diets. We’ll keep everyone posted as we learn more about this little man.

Carl is approximately 12 years old and was blind. He had successful cataract surgery in July. No health problems that we’re aware of.

He’s an incredibly quiet and docile little man. A warm bed, good food, and love is all he wants. He appears a bit overwhelmed in suddenly being able to see, leading us to believe he was blind for quite some time. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and chipped. He just recently had a dental. Now he’s just waiting for that special person to find him.

Vicki is absolutely full of love and energy. Vicki gets along with all the others here at the sanctuary. She loves to pounce and play. Alhough you would never guess, this little girl is 15. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.

ADOPTION PENDING

Baby is a new arrival here at the sanctuary. She’s 3 years old and her breeding days are over. She’s a friendly little girl who loves to be pet. We will have her spayed before she’s available for adoption. We know she will adopt quickly, so get that application if if your interested in giving this precious little doxie a loving home.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Queenie is about as cute as they come! She is approximately 14. Her heart is strong, but she does have severe arthritis that we treat with lifelong pain relief medication as well as joint supplements. Her walk is slow and robotic. She sleeps most of the day buried under blankets. She is also incontinent, but we don’t mind. We truly love this little girl and she is welcome to stay here for the rest of her days.

Eli is an older little gentleman who is just full of love to give. He does have quite a few medical issues, but that doesn’t slow him down. He has a heart murmur, a collapsing trachea, and his liver isn’t the best. He will be on lifelong heart meds (pimobendin), lifelong cough relief (hydrocodone) and denamarin for his liver. He is also on a special prescription diet.

He’s happy, friendly, and bounces around the sanctuary being fiesty and just having fun. He’s a joy to have here, and we love that he’s still loving life.

Daisy is a new arrival here at Miko’s Sanctuary. She is friendly, and loves to be pet. She is 15 years old, but no obvious health issues that we’ve found. Her intake appointment is at the end of the month

Diesel is approximately 12 years old and has had a rough life. Found emaciated and with muscle wasting, he cannot walk. In time, and with his determination, we have hope he will walk again. Diesel currently weighs only 12 pounds, and our vet believes 20 would be ideal for him. He will get there. His rehabilitation will not happen overnight, but we will give him time and support for as long as he needs.