Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
Story
Meet Lilly!
Nickname: Princess Lilly
Breed: Dachshund
Rescue: Albert’s Dog Lounge
Age: Senior
Weight: 15 pounds
Background: Lilly was surrendered with another dog and some kitty friends after their elderly owner went into assisted living.
Foster home: Fox Point, WI
Activity level: Low
Friendly with: Dogs, cats, and respectful children. She is chill like that!
Meals: Lilly eats 2x/day; a dollop of wet food with any meds tucked in, topped with about 1/3c of sensitive stomach kibble for small breeds
Sleep style: Until her IVDD diagnosis, Lilly loved sleeping in the big bed with humans and other dogs, and easily used a long ramp to go up/down as she wished. She’s not big on being under the covers; she overheats. She will also sleep in a crate, as she’s been doing since the IVDD diagnosis and needing to keep her more still.
Snore-o-meter: 1/10. Maybe a little purr now and then.
Bark-o-meter: 1/10. A princess doesn't bark. It's unseemly.
Shedding meter: 2/10. Just a few sparkles on your floor.
Walkout song: "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar. Despite everything life has thrown at her, she keeps getting up and living her life.
Favorite pattern: Hot pink!
Best accessory: A tee shirt knotted 80s style. Reeboks with scrunchy socks. If she could, she would rock a side pony tail.
Dream job: Peanut Butter sommelier. That's a thing, right?
Best feature: her soulful eyes. They look right into your heart and steal it.
Favorite season: Summer. Sunbathing would definitely be her jam. Give her some Sun-In and a bottle of baby oil (the 80s are BACK baby!)
Personality: Snuggle bug, quiet, chill, sweet, easygoing
Medical: Lilly’s current seizure meds are approximately $90/month. She takes 250mg Keppra 3x/day and recently added 75mg Zonisamide 2x/day.
Lilly is temporarily taking Gabapentin and Carprofen to treat IVDD pain. She is very easy to dose; she will swallow pills easily in her food; she takes her Keppra easily with a dab of peanut butter.
Lilly has a seizure disorder and was recently diagnosed with IVDD. She has lost almost 3 lbs since coming into rescue, and will need to keep extra weight off to help her back. She very recently had a dental, and 15 teeth were removed. She needs to strengthen her back legs/back end, so she walks with a cute twisty little swagger! Lilly will benefit from continued acupuncture and cold laser therapy for her back.
Microchipped
Spayed
Housebroken, Lilly was left in a home with only one daily visit for food, so she is working on refining her potty habits. She will stand at the door and bark politely to go out, however she also likes to play a game of only actually going outside the third or so time you open the door! She will consistently use potty pads, especially during bad weather.
Crates are perfectly fine, and a great place for a private snooze!
UTD on vaccinations
UTD on preventatives
Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.
Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350, ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.
Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply
WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS
NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.
Puppy - Under 6 months
Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years
Adult - 2 years to 8 years
Senior - 8 years to 12 years
Golden Oldie - 12+ years
