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Shortcake

Kenya

October 16, 2025

My Stats...

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Name	Shortcake
Age/Weight/Sex	1 yr / 15 lbs / Female
House/Crate Trained?	Yes/Yes
Breed	Chihuahua / JRT Mix
Other Dogs or Cats?	Yes/Yes
Children?	Yes

About the dog

Found abandoned near Lutz, FL on a known dumping road, Shortcake came to THCI in March 2026 hoping to find a real family that will love her forever and not discard her like trash. Great with the other dogs, gentle and treat motivated, this lady is hoping to find a comfy couch or convertible to enjoy her days!!

All animals come spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines and heartworm meds, microchipped for safety, with medical records release, and current food.

ADOPTION PROCESS

Full Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Type of Residence?*
- House
- Apartment/Condo
- Moible Home
- Other
Do you Own or Rent?*
- Own
- Rent
- Other
How long have you lived at your current address?*
If you rent, does your landlord or association permit you to keep a dog?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide your landlord's name and phone number (if own, write SELF)*
Animal you are interested in adopting? (NAME)
Please list names and ages of all members of your household:*
Please list all pets that you CURRENTLY own including: NAME, SPECIES & BREED, AGE & LENGTH OF OWNERSHIP*
If you own pets CURRENTLY, are they all spayed or neutered? If no, why?*
Are all pets current on vaccines?*
- Yes
- No
- I do not currently have any pets
Are all current dogs on heart worm preventative?*
- Yes
- No
- I do not currently have a dog
If your dog is not current on heartworm preventative, why not?
Other than those listed, have you owned any other pets in the last 5 years?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list PET(s) NAME, SPECIES & BREED, AGE, LENGTH OF OWNERSHIP:
Do you have a fenced yard?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have a crate to keep a dog in?*
- Yes
- No
How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?*
Where will you keep the dog while you are at work or on errands?*
Where will you keep the dog while you are on vacation?*
Will the dog be allowed on furniture?*
- Yes
- No
Where will the dog sleep at night?*
Does anyone in your home suffer from allergies or asthma?*
- Yes
- No
Why are you interested in adopting this particular dog?*
Do you have a preference for sex, color or age? If so please describe:*
Please provide us with a veterinary reference including phone number*
Please provide us with a personal reference including phone number*
Do you agree to a Tender Heart Representative visiting your home prior to and/or after adoption?*
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to enroll the dog in obedience class or other training if you experience behavior problems?*
- Yes
- No
Do you understand the dog should never be allowed off leash in open places?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever owned a rescue animal?*
- Yes
- No
Do you understand all of the expenses involved with caring for a dog especially as it ages, including but not limited to ordinary & emergency vet expenses, heart worm preventative, dental care, grooming, etc.?*
- Yes
- No
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, vet-checked, up to date with shots and evaluated before they are placed. Adoption fees vary. Do you understand the need for this donation and that fact that all donations are non-refundable?*
- Yes
- No
Do you understand that there are no guarantees about the house training, behaviors, temperment or health of a dog that is adopted and that the adjustment period varies for each dog?*
- Yes
- No
Have you applied with another rescue organization in your seach for a new family member?*
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have an application submitted with another rescue*
- Yes
- No
I applied but did not adopt from another organization*
- Yes
- No
I have never applied with another rescue organization*
- Yes
- No
I have adopted through another rescue organization in the past*
- Yes
- No
All applications are subject to a home visit. We reserve the right to refuse or reject any application before or after an animal has been placed. If placement does not work out by an adopter, animal MUST BE RETURNED TO TENDER HEART CHARITIES INC. By clicking submit, I agree that I have read the above information carefully and have filled out this application honestly. I understand that any omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions can result in this application being denied. If falsification or an omission of information is discovered after an adoption takes place, I understand that Tender Heart Charities Inc., reserve the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the animal. I give the Tender Heart Charities permission to investigate all information provided, including conducting a background check, as well as contacting my references. I understand that it is the goal of Tender Heart Charities is to place animals in loving forever homes, best suited to the animal’s needs, and as such, my application can be denied at any time for any reason.
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About us

Tender Heart Charities, Inc. is a non-profit animal rescue that specializes in abandoned and neglected shelter animals in the Sarasota, FL area. We strive to help families keep their pets in times of need, provide resources of food banks, spay and neuter clinics, vaccination and microchipping events and more!

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