frequently asked questions

what breed are your dogs and how big will this puppy be?

Our adopters will tell you that our mixed breed rescues are the best dogs they've ever had. The full grown size of any of our puppies/their breed is an estimation based on a visual determination and is not 100% guaranteed.

what is a cunucu?

Researchers say that the Aruban Cunucu Dog is a descendant of the Iberian Hound, which was brought to Aruba in the 16th century by the Portuguese. Iberian Hounds became popular and were often crossed with various feral dogs on the island. The results of these crosses were named Aruban Cunucu’s and were used primarily to hunt small game. It is thought that they received their name due to their excellent ability to chase iguanas through the rocky terrain of Aruba's desert interior, which is known by locals as the Cunucu.

Cunucus are a friendly breed that makes a great companion to any family. Their protective and loyal nature also makes them extremely obedient. Cunucu’s can weigh between 35-50 pounds when fully grown. They have short hair, which can be almost any color. Their tails are long, curled, and held high. They have semi-prick ears, long legs, and a muscular body.

As an extremely athletic and enthusiastic dog that excels at many different and obedience a Cunucu Dog needs to have plenty of toys and room to run.

there is a specific puppy we like, but we won’t be ready to adopt for another week or so, can you hold him/her?

Our ability to rescue and respond to intake requests is based on how many puppies we can place into foster and forever homes. Maintaining a moving pipeline of puppies from Aruba to the United States ensure our rescuers can continue in their daily rescue efforts. When our pipeline clogs, even temporarily, at-risk animals in need of rescue are left on the street. This is a sad reality and for this reason, all of our adoptions are on a “first come, first serve” basis.

we are looking for an emotional support animal - do you have any that would be a good fit?

While we know that a special dog will make a wonderful companion and we are willing to consider all potential adopters, we do not have any dogs that are trained as emotional support animals. Some of our dogs come from horrific situations, have absolutely no training to serve as a service or emotional support dogs, and most do not know what it is like to live within a family unit.