10/15/2026
MEET MARASCHINO: A LITTLE CHERRY WITH BIG DEER ENERGY.
Continuing with what has apparently become Old Lady Week at Zeus’ Rescues, we present Maraschino.
Maraschino is a 5-year-old Chihuahua/baby deer mix. And before anyone starts questioning our breed identification, LOOK AT HER. That is clearly a woodland creature who wandered out of a Disney movie, got lost on Freret Street, and is now demanding to be held.
She has two enormous satellite dishes for ears, the body of a slightly overfed woodland fairy, and a face that suggests she knows exactly what you did last summer.
And yes, she has cherry eyes. Hence the name Maraschino. Don't judge us. It's been a long week, we're running on caffeine and questionable decisions, and frankly, we're just proud we didn't name her Eyeballs McGee.
Maraschino's résumé:
5 years old, which apparently qualifies her for our senior citizen convention this week.
Under 10 pounds of concentrated adorable.
Heartworm negative!
Scheduled to have her baby-making equipment permanently decommissioned next week. The factory is closing. No severance packages.
Approximately 37% Chihuahua, 63% baby deer, and 100% convinced she belongs in your arms.
Gives the BEST hugs. Seriously. This tiny creature wraps herself around you like she's been waiting her whole life for someone to pick her up and tell her she's pretty.
We're not entirely sure whether Maraschino needs an adopter or a wildlife rehabilitation permit, but we do know she deserves a home where she can be loved, spoiled, and carried around like the precious little forest princess she clearly believes herself to be.
Come meet Maraschino at Zeus' Rescues, 4601 Freret Street or apply online at www.zeusrescues.org.
And please adopt her before we run out of fruit names and start calling the next Chihuahua Cocktail Onion. Thanks! Michelle