Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Belle!
The name is Belle, or Belle of the ball! I am a 10 year old Dachshund/Chihuahua mix. I weigh about 15lbs, though I should be closer to 13lbs, but I used to weigh 22lbs! So it’s all how you look at it. I was with my owner since I was a little puppy, but due to their failing health I landed myself with Albert’s Dog Lounge. Since I’ve always known a loving life, I love love love people! I enjoy meeting new ones, but most of all I just want to be close to my humans, no matter where they are. I like to play fetch with my humans too! I am such a good little girl.
I do have some bad knees, but I’m happy to go on a nice stroll around the block. Sometimes, I will go up and down steps, but sometimes I want you to carry me. I have no problem jumping on the couch to lay right by you though! I don’t mind other dogs or cats. Sometimes, I may tell another dog to not to get to close to me and my human, but I’m all talk. Unfortunately, I do have some bladder issues. When I arrived to Wisconsin, I had a very bad UTI that took over a month to get over! I also had a bladder stone…the size of my bladder. I was put on food special for dogs with bladder stones. I’m happy to report my bladder stone is significantly smaller and so far it looks like I won’t need surgery to remove it! I will need to stay on this type of food for the rest of my life to make sure the stone goes away completely and that no new ones form. Because I had these bladder issues, it has made me unable to hold my urine appropriately, especially when I’m sleeping. I did start a medication that will hopefully help me strengthen my bladder muscles to stop the leaking. I will wear a diaper if you need me to (so I can sleep in bed with you) or I would do just fine sleeping on a dog bed that’s washable or that has a waterproof cover on it.
Now you know the good, bad and ugly about me, and I hope you still love me just the way I am! I'm looking for my forever family who is going to love and care for me just the way that I do them. I had it once, and I know I deserve it again!
*Belle is being fostered in the Green Bay area.
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 $300, ($550 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
Disclaimer: It is VERY difficult even for a veterinarian to tell the exact age of a dog over two years old. From one vet to another, we can get different age estimates on the same dog and they can vary by several years. We are only making an educated guess based on a few factors like teeth, fur color, and overall body condition, but for dogs who have not been given adequate vet care and food, it can be even more difficult. Every dog is an individual, and we do our very best to age appropriately but make no guarantees as to the age of any dog in our program.
