XRUSA FAQ's
  1. Where do you get your dogs?
  2. Why would anyone need to “rescue” a Xolo?
  3. Are all rescued Xolos healthy?
  4. Why are the dogs spayed or neutered?
  5. Are Rescue dogs housebroken?
  6. How do you match dogs with potential adopters?
  7. Is there a fee to adopt a dog from XRUSA?
  8. Why does it cost to adopt a dog that someone else doesn't’t want?
  9. Can I get a puppy through XRUSA?
  10. Won’t I have trouble “bonding” with a dog that isn’t a puppy?
  11. Where can I go to see your rescued dogs?

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1. Where do you get your dogs?
Some of the Xolos we rescue come from private owner turn-ins; some are rescued from county shelters or from the Humane Society; a few have come to us through veterinary referrals.
 
2. Why would anyone need to “rescue” a Xolo?
  There are numerous reasons some owners give up their dogs, some couples divorce and neither the husband nor wife wants to keep the dog. Relocation to a home where a dog cannot be kept is another reason and sometimes the owner will pass away with nobody in the family willing to take the dog. A dog may be given up because it is ill or has a medical condition that will be expensive to treat. Often people buy a Xolo because the breed is “exotic” and find themselves unwilling to provide the special care and attention Xolos require.
 
3. Are all rescued Xolos healthy?
  No, not all Xolos XRUSA takes in are healthy. When first accepted by XRUSA, a licensed veterinarian gives each dog a medical examination. If the dog’s vaccines are due, or if the vaccine history is unknown, vaccines are given. If the Xolo is not spayed or neutered, this procedure is done. If the dog is ill with a treatable condition, medicine is provided by XRUSA. We do not do blood testing except for heart worm, unless the doctor feels such is warranted. Potential adoptive families are always told about any medical problem that is known about a Rescue dog. Some prospective families are willing to adopt a dog with “special needs”.
 
4. Why are the dogs spayed or neutered?
 

XRUSA philosophy is that there are already too many homeless and unwanted dogs. The people who adopt a dog from us want a family pet. If a show dog or potential breeding dog is desired, XRUSA recommends going to a licensed, reputable breeder. In addition, it is better for the long-term health of the dog for it to be sterilized. Testicular and ovarian cancers are common causes of death in older “intact” dogs.
 
5. Are Rescue dogs housebroken?
  Most Rescued Xolos are housebroken. However, sometimes a dog has been kept in the backyard for an extensive period or for breeding purposes only. In such cases, some house training will probably be necessary. It is rare that puppies will be housebroken before they are 6 months old. Even a dog that has been housetrained may have “accidents” when placed in the unfamiliar environment of a new home.
 
6. How do you match dogs with potential adopters?
  Potential adopters must fill out an extensive questionnaire, that includes information about all family members, other pets, family habits, place of residence, and why they want to adopt a Xoloitzcuintle. Each Rescue, if possible, is placed in a foster home for a minimum of two weeks. The foster family evaluates the dog for temperament, behavior and idiosyncrasies, and determines, if they can, whether the dog gets along with other dogs, cats and children. Then our Adoption Team very carefully matches what is known about the potential adopters with what is known about the Rescue dog, so we can place the dog in the very best possible, permanent, adoptive home.
 
7. Is there a fee to adopt a dog from XRUSA?
 

XRUSA usually charges an adoption fee based upon the Xolo’s age.

  • Puppies up to 6 months of age are $375,
  • Dogs 6 months - 4 years of age are $325,
  • Dogs between 4 and 8 are $275,
  • Dogs over 8 are $175,
  • A Xolo mix is $125.
 
8. Why does it cost to adopt a dog that someone else doesn’t want?
  When XRUSA takes a Xolo into Rescue, we incur some veterinary costs. Sometimes these costs are minimal, such as when only a general physical is done. In other cases, we have significant medical expenses. Included are the cost of spay or neuter and micro-chip. What little money we might make on the adoption of one dog will go to offset the medical expenses of the next dog. Adoption fees by themselves will NEVER cover all our expenses with rescued dogs.
 
9. Can I get a puppy through XRUSA?
  Although the possibility certainly exists that we might take in a younger dog or even a pregnant female, generally puppies are not given up to Rescue.
 
10. Won’t I have trouble “bonding” with a dog that isn’t a puppy?
  All we can say to this question is that often our foster families end up adopting the dog they foster, regardless of age! Xolos are lovable dogs; one of any age will steal your heart and become a member of your family within a very short period of time, usually at once.
 
11. Where can I go to see your rescued dogs?
  All of our Xolos are fostered in members’ homes. We do not have a kennel or boarding facility. Our rescues are fostered all over the United States and those currently available for adoption can be viewed on our web site. If possible we will try to find an owner in your area that will allow you to visit their Xolo.
 
 
 
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