Encino, CA - Maltese. Meet Zippy - Courtesy Post a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Maltese

Color

White

Age

Young

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

THIS DOG IS COURTESY POSTED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY AND HAS NO AFFILIATION WITH DOGS WITHOUT BORDERS

Breed: Maltese
Age: 2 yrs.
Weight: 9.5 lbs.
Good with dogs: yes
Good with cats: unsure
Good with kids: yes
Energy level: unsure
Good with men/strangers: no
Hypoallergenic: no

Special home requirements or medical: Zippy's rear legs are paralyzed and her bladder and bowels needs to be expressed manually. She uses wheels for back legs.

Additional info:

This is Zippy, the luckiest little girl in the world. She was just hours away from being euthanized in the shelter when she was rescued by someone who saw through her disability. Her hind legs are paralyzed and she has been taught to use wheels to get around. She has reusable diapers for indoors. She is superfast on hardwood floors with her wheels! She shares her current home with two other dogs and gets along great with them. She is loving and curious and has a real joy for life. She walks well on a leash and enjoys her walks. She is a wonderful companion and will bring love and gratitude to her forever home.

If you are not ready to adopt just yet and would like to help in other ways, please consider clicking on the green “Sponsor Me” button above to help this dog receive the best care we can give. We rely on the generosity of others to make rescuing dogs possible.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG, PLEASE contact Lee Sumners at leesumners@gmail.com or 415/309-9354.