Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✨ Meet Gidget! ✨
Tiny in size but big on personality, Gidget is a one year old (or possibly a couple months younger, not sure) 5-pound Maltese mix with a wavy white coat, black-tipped ears, and a teeny tiny adorable underbite. Under her big fluffy ears is a little girl that loves lap time, chew toys, and being the center of attention. She love love loves attention, but also knows when to relax or take a nap when her person is working.
Gidget is one of the most lovable, cuddly, and curious companions you’ll ever meet. She lives for lap snuggles & will absolutely bounce with joy... into your lap... when you sit down on the floor. She likely wasn’t walked in her previous home, but for the walk portion that she decides to participate in, she does ok! When she thinks the walk should be over she will just sit down and wait for a lift from her person.
Gidget sleeps in a crate, preferring the door open. She’s still working on her potty skills, and her foster mom is an absolute pro at potty training. It is always a transition to learn the potty rules of the new house, and she does go potty outside A LOT of the time. She gives very little warning before she must go, often just pacing a few times so a patient adopter committed to helping her succeed will be essential. For now, the whole foster family is on potty alert to get her out the door for potty and praise! She loves treats, and is food motivated.
Gidget likes to let you know what is on her mind 2 or 3 time a day for about 30 seconds. For this reason, she’s a house dog only—no shared walls, please!
She loves people of all kinds but due to her fragile frame and her tendency to mouth, she’s best suited for adults, teens, or respectful older kids. She loves men, women, & children. She prefers being your one and only pup, soaking up all the attention, though a quiet, independent dog that likes to sometimes play may work.
While she hasn’t been on many adventures yet, she actually was good in her car seat, safely harnessed in during the 2 car rides she has had so far. Her tear-stained eyes may give her a “perpetually concerned” look, but don’t be fooled—Gidget is full of life, love, and bouncy joy. And her tear stains will go away over time with good food, clean water, and regular grooming- don’t forget this little one will need regular grooming, she has hair not fur. She does not shed but she will need haircuts. Oh and cats... she met a cat who wanted to check her out but she was pretty terrified... it may have been her first cat experience, so it's hard to say how long if ever she would be a friend to a kitty.
💗 Ready to give this cuddly girl the forever lap she deserves? Gidget is waiting to love you!
Email stacy@k9spirit.org if you are interested in adopting Gidget.
*Gidget is fostered in Huntington Beach
