Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION
THIS IS GEM…and we named her that because she is a total gem! This lovely, cream-colored, 13-lb, 8-yr-old Maltipoo came from the Carson Shelter a total mess. She arrived with kennel cough that turned into a nasty case of pneumonia and spent almost 2 weeks in the hospital! Poor girl also had a UTI and an eye infection! You would have to agree, this is just too much medical for one little girl. After all that, we are thrilled to report that she is now 100% healthy and coming to our adoption events!
It’s pretty clear this little lady was not well cared for in her previous life, so we are happy she came to us! When we first took her in, we didn’t know if she had a skin infection or a thyroid issue because she had so little hair, but her hair has grown back beautifully! Turns out she does have a low thyroid, which is being addressed with inexpensive, daily meds that she will need to be on for life. She also has cataracts, but she navigates her surroundings without issue. You’d only ever know it when she’s taking treats (which she loves!), as the cataracts sometimes affect her depth perception.
Gem follows her foster everywhere — you could call her a velcro dog! She is well-mannered in the house and loves her walks. She will pull when she sees another dog or human — she just wants to take it all in! Gem loves toys…and is great at taking them apart! And she never turns down an opportunity to gnaw on a bone! She has started to give little kisses to show her love and appreciation for her new life. We never guarantee, but Gem does seem to know where to potty, or she will use a pee pad inside if she can’t get out in time.
Gem clearly had a rough beginning, but it has been a joy to watch her blossom! Now she’s just waiting for a wonderful family to adopt her and love her as much as we do! We have learned that she wants to be around someone all the time, so she wouldn’t do well being left alone many hours. She could be your one and only or go with another small, quieter pup. A family who will give her a lot of attention and be patient with her, a mature home would be great! Could you cherish this Gem as much as we do?
Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID
If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We will contact you once it has been reviewed.
Lhasa Happy Homes will be now holding our adoption events the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Main Street in Santa Monica (check calendar link below for special events and directions). Our event is located at 2116 Main Street, in Santa Monica, CA. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household. Main Street is famous for its innovative shops and is close to the beach! Make a day of it!! Metered parking on the street and free parking on 4th and Bicknell Streets.
Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household....and do some fantastic shopping at the same time! Please do call us if you are coming to see a particular dog to make sure he/she will be at adoptions (we do not bring sick dogs to our adoption events). Please bring pictures or video of your home and yard if we have not done a home check (preferred)! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting!
Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events!
See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes
Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.
