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_________ B I O ______________  Name: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Size: (Once fully grown) ~ Large range: 61-100 lbs  Adoption Donation: $250 (applicable sales tax included) PLUS a $100 deposit is required and is to be refunded once proof of spay/neuter is provided to this rescue. Our adoption contract requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered within ONE Month of adoption or when age-appropriate. Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.   Other: Intact Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip  Puppies generally need the following veterinary care after their adoption:      8 Weeks: Distemper/Parvo & Bordetella Vaccinations. 4 Luv of Dog Rescue completes these vaccinations before adoption.   12 Weeks: Distemper/Parvo Vaccination completed at the veterinarian of adopter's choice.   16 Weeks: Distemper/Parvo & Rabies Vaccinations completed at the veterinarian of adopter's choice.    6 Months: Spay/Neuter surgery.  **  Yearly thereafter: All dogs need yearly wellness exams performed by a veterinarian as well as booster vaccinations.    **Spay/Neuter surgeries cost between $200-$400 for a neuter surgery and $400-$600 for a spay surgery in the FM Area. Wellness visits can run from $75 to $150 for each visit. If you are thinking of adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to research these costs before adopting by calling the veterinarian of your choice.   Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is ready for her next great adventure!   Foster Home Feedback  3/6/26 Foster Feedback: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is a very sweet and sometimes spicy little girl. Her personality is still developing, but so far she’s a very happy puppy.  Potty training is still in the very early stages, but she sleeps like a champ in a kennel overnight with no complaints. Rikki adores her much bigger foster dog siblings. The resident cat, however, remains a puzzling creature—mostly because he’s too aloof to bother with her. Like many young pups, Rikki is in her “shark phase,” so good chew bones are a must. During the workday, Rikki stays in a gated enclosure, which is the only time she voices her displeasure.  Rikki is sweet, silly, and ready for a family who will guide her through puppyhood with patience and love.