Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE BIO ON THIS DOG BEFORE REQUESTING AN APPLICATION. MANY OF OUR DOGS HAVE STRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR ADOPTION.To see more pictures of this dog, please visit our Facebook page and look under “photos” and then “albums”.6-year-old female Chihuahua mix, about 16 pounds. Meet Little Lonna! Lonna is a sweet, snuggly, Chihuahua mix, possibly with a little Beagle thrown in, judging by her extreme passion for food and snacks! This little lady is the perfect combination of calm companion and silly personality. She's mostly quiet, wonderfully affectionate, and happiest just being near her people. She loves to follow you around, sneak in an occasional kiss, and curl up with her head resting on your chest. Once you've earned her trust, you've got yourself a loyal little shadow. She'll even accompany you on midnight bathroom trips, just to make sure you never have to go anywhere alone.And did we mention she LOVES food? Somewhere along the way, Lonna learned the most adorable trick. She sits up on her hind legs, crosses her little front paws, and politely begs for snacks. It's nearly impossible to resist! Although sometimes you'll have to, because Lonna is working on shedding a few extra pounds. Don't let her age or laid-back personality fool you. There's still a playful young dog in there! She's started wrestling and playing chase with her temporary dog siblings. Toys aren't really her thing, but a good game with another dog? Absolutely. Life with Lonna In her foster home, Lonna shares her space with two resident dogs and two cats. She's really enjoying the company of her temporary dog siblings and seems to gain confidence from having them around. She's even started snuggling up to them and initiating a little play! While she hasn't quite made friends with the resident cats, they coexist peacefully as long as everyone respects each other's space. We think she'd really enjoy a home with another friendly, easygoing dog. She's also a lovely walking buddy! She walks nicely on leash, loves to sniff and explore, and doesn't pull much. Some of Seattle's busier environments are still overwhelming, but with patience and positive experiences, she's gaining confidence. She's pleasantly mannered, and while she doesn't know many commands yet, her love of treats should make learning new tricks fun!A few things to know Lonna is still working on house training. She does her business on walks but occasionally has accidents indoors, so her future family should be patient and committed to a consistent potty routine. She travels well in the car, especially in a secure crate where she feels safe. Because she can be nervous in unfamiliar situations, we think a calm, adult-only home would be her best fit. Lonna doesn't need constant entertainment or a busy household. Just a patient, loving family, a cozy place to sleep, daily walks, and maybe a furry friend to keep her company. If you're looking for a gentle, affectionate little best friend with a surprisingly silly side, Lonna might just be your girl. To request an adoption application, email smidgetrescue@hotmail.com or visit our website www.smidgetrescue.comAdoption contract and fee applies. All adoptable dogs can be met at adoption events hosted every weekend or private meet and greet after application review. For a list of current scheduled events go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmidgetRescue/events .Smidget Rescue is not a shelter, and dogs cannot be seen at the Rescue location. All dogs are fostered throughout the Puget Sound area and are brought to the events where they can be met by prospective adopters. Additional pictures of adoptable dogs can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/SmidgetRescue/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums.All adoptable dogs are spayed or neutered at 6 months of age or older. Puppies are adopted with a refundable spay/neuter deposit (in addition to the adoption fee) and adopters are required to get their puppy to our vet for their pre-scheduled spay-neuter appointments. APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY EMAIL ONLY. Adoption process includes application, meet & greet, home visit and reference check. Email Jamie at smidgetrescue@hotmail.com or click on the CONTACT link on this page. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS BEFORE SENDING.Notice: We do not ship dogs out of state. You must live within a three-hour radius of Seattle, WA, (such as Portland, Vancouver B.C., etc.), so we can arrange for a home visit.
