by Lee Juslin

Poor little Mika, a one and a half year old Wheatie, fell into a bad situation. A well-meaning woman adopted her from Craig’s list as a gift for her brother, who had recently lost his Scottie.

When Mika arrived, she had significant skin problems from a terrible flea infestation. Because of the fleas, she was missing hair. The brother said he couldn’t take Mika, as he just wasn’t ready for another dog. Then the woman died, so the brother contacted Erica of NY/NJ Scottie Rescue.

Mika

Mika had been treated for fleas before being turned over to the rescue. However, given her skin problems and no records on any vaccines or vet visits, Erica took her immediately to the vet. She was put on a two-week course of antibiotics.

Mika has not been spayed, and the rescue will have to wait for that until the infection from her skin problems is cleared up. She has no other health problems, so once she is spayed and vaccinated, she will be ready to find her forever home.

Despite her problems, Mika is a loving dog that only wants to sit on her human’s lap and cuddle. She gives kisses and is easy to pick up. Although she is a bit shy at first, she does love people. She is not good with other dogs, and she’s not especially interested in toys, probably because she was never played with. It is not known how she would be with a house cat, but given her laid back demeanor, she might adjust to a cat sibling.

Mika is an easy dog. She is not destructive, doesn’t require a lot of activity, is housebroken, and walks well on a leash. At only fifteen pounds, she is very princess-like.

Mika would like a home with a human to cuddle with and no other dogs. A young retired couple or individual person would work nicely. She would probably not do well with young children or an active family, but an older child who knows how to treat a dog and would respect Mika’s desire for calm might be fine.

Mika does not need a big yard and could do well in an apartment. This sweet, petite little girl just wants a human to love her and spend quiet time with her.

You can learn more about Mika and all the other Scotties at the Scottie Rescue sites, where you can also volunteer, apply to adopt a rescue, or make a financial donation. With the holidays approaching, it’s a good time to give a much needed financial gift to rescue organizations. If you want to volunteer, you can become a foster parent or help with transporting. Scottie Rescue of Greater NY/NJ is a 501C3 entity, so donations are tax deductible.

REMEMBER: CRAIG’S LIST IS NOT THE PLACE TO GET A SCOTTIE OR ANY PET.

Visit the Greater NY/NJ Scottie Rescue on their Facebook page or their website:
Website: NY/NJ Scottie Rescue website
FB: NY/NJ Scottie Rescue

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Lee Juslin is a freelance copywriter living In North Carolina with her husband Scott and four rescued cats. She has an embroidery business, I B Dog Gone, and sells on Ebay under the I.D. Collectorfrosty. She supports several national, regional, and international breed rescues.