Mary Frances

Video link:
https://youtube.com/shorts/g1ZcBw_RAFQ?feature=share

FOR ADOPTION!
Taking applications NOW!
Note: Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:
DOG APPLICATION LINK:

http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

RESERVING A PUPPY: If your application is approved, you will be contacted by phone. Specific puppies are only reserved with a $100 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit once the approved adopter is notified.

Mary Frances (female)
Breed: Chihuahua
DOB: 6/17/2026
Current weight: 2.06 pounds
Size potential: Mother, Tilly Sue (since adopted), is 5.14 pounds. Her father, who we believe is Milo (since adopted), was 4.14 pounds. There were several unaltered male Chihuahuas in the home but all were small. Milo being the father is a guess. We suspect Mary Frances will be somewhere around those weights fully grown.

Adoption fee and vetting: $400, which comes with $50 spay/neuter REBATE coupon redeemable once puppy is spayed/neutered no later than 6 months of age; includes age-appropriate vaccinations (has had all puppy shots, plus Bordetella); deworming; microchipped

Benefactor Dog/Puppy: When we have a popular dog or puppy, we dub them a “Benefactor Dog”. A Benefactor Dog will have an above average adoption fee. In other words, for OTHER dogs where the adoption fee is minimal or waived due to age, health or some other reason (although we’ve likely spent hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars) a Benefactor dog will help us somewhat make up the shortfall. If this dog has an above-average adoption fee, she/he is a Benefactor Dog.

Good with other dogs: yes
Cats: yes

Health issues: IMPORTANT! POTENTIAL GLUCOSE ISSUES DUE TO TINY SIZE!!

Sweet & Steady Needed!
Mary Frances requires a little extra attentive care due to potential glucose (blood sugar) fluctuations. She needs a dedicated PERSON who can maintain a strict, CONSISTENT feeding schedule and recognize the subtle signs of low blood sugar, such as lethargy, wobbliness, or sudden sleepiness. Her
future family should keep a high-calorie supplement like

Nutri-Cal

on hand for a quick, reliable energy boost if his blood sugar dips.
Waiting until she is seizing and eyes rolling back in her head is TOO LATE. With REGULAR, CONSISTENT meals, a watchful eye, and a little extra love, this sweet pup will thrive and live a completely happy, playful life.

Biography: PLEASE keep in mind your AGE! Despite what you may want, we want YOU to outlive the pup… not the other way around! Puppies (especially small-breed) can live 15-20 years!

Mary Frances was born to Tilly Sue on June 17th, 2026, in the watchful foster home of Michele, one of our long-time volunteers and board members. Tilly Sue came to us with three other Chihuahuas from animal control. There were eight all-together, four of which went to another rescue. Two came to us pregnant. Once Tilly Sue delivered her puppies, we suspected immediately that Milo was the daddy, since all but one (Mary Frances) were white with brown spots (a little mixture of Tilly Sue and Milo we suspect). Interestingly, Mary Frances looks very much like Tutee, born to Uma Tee... in fact, they could be twins, except Mary Frances has shorter legs. Uma Tee came from the same home and we believe she was the daughter of Tilly Sue. Hey! We're just guessing here... but we're almost always right... just don't hold us to that!

Mary Frances has quite a story, different from here siblings. She was placed for adoption and actually adopted on 8/16/26, but she was returned to us on 8/19/26 with dangerously low blood sugar levels. She went immediately to Valor Emergency Vet where her blood sugar readings were so low, they wouldn't even register on the glucometer. She left us weight 2.1 pounds and came back at just over a pound. She spent about 5 days or so on a drip and had to be syringe fed. Suspectin