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Minnie\u2019s life in Puerto Rico was about as far from white gloves and oversized hair bows as you can get. The miniature mutt was forced to roam the beaches and compete for scraps with a pack of eight other dogs\u2014no home, human caretaker, or humanoid mouse boyfriend in sight. To make matters even less magical, Minnie was emaciated, had no use of her back leg, and was suffering from severe mange that left her skin inflamed and intensely itchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Minnie<\/a>
Wherefore art thou, Mickey?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mercifully, Minnie\u2019s luck was about to change, thanks to the efforts of a determined rescuer\u2014not a steamboat-driving, anthropomorphic mouse, but a compassionate local woman who plucked her from the streets and drove her hours to a clinic, where PETA was conducting a Spay-a-Thon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Minnie<\/a>
A humane mouse trap? One that leads to PETA\u2019s clinic!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with the Humane Society of Puerto Rico, PETA helped sterilize and vaccinate 215 animals over just two days<\/a>. But when our fieldworkers saw Minnie\u2019s sorry state, they knew she needed advanced care. That could only mean one thing\u2014the miserable Mouseketeer was about to hitch a ride all the way back to PETA\u2019s headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Minnie<\/a>
Already rocking that Minnie Mouse color scheme\u2014just add polka dots.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Minnie\u2019s leg was in such rough shape that it had to be amputated, but the 1-year-old pup was no stranger to rolling with the punches. Already accustomed to walking on three legs, she quickly bounced back from surgery and started rough-mousing<\/em> around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Minnie<\/a>
She didn\u2019t need that leg, anyway.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

She received treatment for her mange, spent time healing in a foster home, and put on some healthy weight, clocking in at about 28 pounds\u2014a bit<\/em> more than an actual mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Minnie<\/a>
From barely squeaking by to squeaking all the toys!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Minnie can be a bit nervous at first, and she will need a patient adopter who will allow her time to adjust. Once those first-date jitters have passed, Minnie\u2019s sweet and playful personality is bound to shine\u2014she\u2019ll be tossing her toys in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Minnie<\/a>
Having defeated her duck stuffie, she moves on to Mr. Hedgehog. (Don\u2019t worry, Daisy Duck, she\u2019s still your bestie!)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unlike her rodent namesake, Minnie gets along well with cats. She is currently in a foster home with several other dogs, but she will need a slow and steady introduction to any new canine siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to share your mouse house with Minnie? E-mail Adopt@peta.org<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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