Born in December 1997, Sassy is a Chinese Crested with very pink skin and fine almost transparent hair on her face, back and legs. She has quite a bit of hair for her hairless breed, but her belly is bare.

Sassy has epilepsy, which causes challenging seizures and a host of other health problems -  none of which dampen her mighty little spirit!

When her family could no longer afford her medical care, they turned to the only option they knew -- euthanasia. Happily, Sassy was rescued on the day she was scheduled to die.

Brought to us in May 2006, Sassy's many conditions are well managed in our care. Combining traditional and holistic treatments her health has not only stabilized, it has improved. Still her epilepsy, heart and thyroid conditions, allergies, sore paws and problem knees must be carefully managed for the remainder of her life.

Like any senior, Sassy has good days and not-so-good days. She is a sassy senior, aptly living up to her name while enjoying a very comfortable life in sanctuary where she is known to chase cats, order about much larger dogs, and poke her tongue up the nostrils of her human friends while delivering enthusiastic kisses.