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Tender Loving Crested Rescue

David Adams

June 25, 2024

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Tender Loving Crested Rescue

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #8 in Houston

http://chinesecrestedrescue.org

info@chinesecrestedrescue.org

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Tender Loving Crested Rescue™ (TLCR) started out of the love of the breed and the realization that this “rare” breed was quickly becoming like all others. We are an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused, abandoned and neglected Chinese Cresteds. We are 501(c)3 rescue operating in the Houston, Texas area. We are limited to getting dogs from the Houston and surrounding areas at this time but will help with other areas any way we can! We have been successful in assisting with transport arrangements for getting dogs to and from other states when they have been adopted or surrendered to us. OUR STORY Our Director and Founder of TLCR rescued her first Hairy Hairless without even realizing it. She traveled with her mom to purchase a dog from a “breeder”. When they got there, all they saw were dogs and cages everywhere. The breeder couldn’t even tell them what dogs were available. She had to put the dogs back into their cages, cages labeled with numbers, not names, just to figure out who was available. Throughout all of the commotion, a tiny baby boy sat quietly in our director’s lap and never left. He chose her. She named him Tucker Lane. Tucker changed her life. On the way home from the breeder’s house, they were both in tears, upset that they couldn’t do more to save the 30+ dogs that were left there. It was later learned that what they experienced was a puppy mill. That day changed their lives forever. Fast forward one year to an appointment with Robyn Arouty. Her immediate words upon seeing Tucker was “oh, he has balls”. Talk about being put in your place! Throughout the photo shoot, the topic of conversation was the importance of spay/neuter. We all know it, right? We just have excuses why we haven’t done it yet. No time, no money, can’t take off of work, etc. They’re all just excuses. The need for rescue volunteers and organizations was also discussed. Robyn, being a lover of nekkid dogs, commented that there were no Houston based rescues dedicated to Chinese Cresteds. That conversation was the start of something amazing. The picture to the left is what started it all! And we’re happy to report that Tucker was neutered 2 weeks later!! Our director started volunteering with Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue (LSSTLAR) in Houston, TX. She fostered, coordinated events, processed applications, did home visits, helped with medical cases, etc. She learned as much as she possibly could and is still learning from their director who has been in rescue for over 15 years. With the help of connections made while volunteering with LSSTLAR, she rescued her first Chinese Crested, a Powderpuff she named Lil Bit. His previous owner was a first time pet parent and couldn’t care for the sick puppy. After many, many vet visits and hospitalization, it was discovered that Lil Bit has renal dysplasia, (malformed kidneys), a result of poor breeding. Lil Bit is living his life in complete happiness for as long as he may have. A year later, the director of LSSTLAR again helped our director rescue a Chinese Crested that was at a local shelter with a broken jaw. The shelter had already performed surgery. Off she went with her second rescue, hopeful for a good and smooth recovery. Wrong! The dog, named Tobias “Tobi”, was in serious pain and was extremely dehydrated and underweight. Tobi was admitted to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists where he underwent three more procedures over the next few months. We’re happy to say that Tobi is completely healed and is living a happy, healthy life!

Mission and Vision

TLCR’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Chinese Cresteds that have found themselves in less than desirable situations. We also strive to educate the community on the unnecessary euthanization of dogs of all breeds due to overpopulated shelters. TLCR provides owners and breeders of Chinese Cresteds an alternative to turning dogs into a shelter. We will do everything in our power to help! TLRC will also continue to spread the word and inform people on how to prevent overpopulation of all breeds – Spay/Neuter and Adopt!

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Our adoption fees are: 1 year and under: $500 2-7 years: $350 8+ years: $250 plus 8.25% Texas state sales tax *Adoption fees subject to change • What is included in the adoption fee? The adoption fees cover the following: Veterinarian exam(s) Heartworm test Rabies Vaccine Routine Vaccines (DHLPP, Bordetella, etc) Fecal Test/Deworming Spay or Neuter Surgery Blood work for dogs 6 years or older Dental cleaning and extraction(s) if needed Microchip (in most cases) • What is the application process? Our application process is very thorough. We spend a lot of time, effort and money on the dogs that we bring into our rescue and we want to make sure that they go to the absolute best homes possible. We require the following to adopt one of our dogs: o Completed Application o Vet Records for all current dogs o Home visit (if physical visit is not possible we will do a virtual visit) o Signed Contract o Payment of Adoption fee (once approved) o Travel arrangements if not local. We can assist with some arrangements if the dog is able to fly in cabin. (adopter to cover cost of travel plus travel accessories, ie crate/carrier, harness, leash, etc)

https://chinesecrestedrescue.org/available-dogs/

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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