Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60625
ESTIMATED DOB: 2016
WEIGHT: 10lbs
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Possible
HISTORY:
Orchid came to us from a suburban animal control facility.
ABOUT:
Orchid is the sweetest, most affectionate, happiest girl. She loves to be with people and is a constant companion and shadow. Her foster doesn’t even think she knows her name, as they never have an opportunity to call her - she is always right there with you.
Orchid loves to hop around on her back legs to get your attention. She will do anything to get into your lap. If you dare sit down to put your shoes on you have to contend with her trying to climb up into your lap. Once she is in your lap she sits down and is completely content. Her foster often puts her in a dog sling to be carried around when they need to get something done and Orchid insists on being close by. Orchid is a burrower and will ask you to hold the blanket up so she can run under and will often sleep on or near your legs.
Orchid is being fostered with a large and small dog. She does great with them, but can annoy them. When she wants to play she can’t read the room and doesn’t respond to their lack of interest. She sees nothing wrong with standing on another sleeping dog to try to get them to play or relentlessly jumping on them as a play invitation. So while she is great with other dogs and wants to play, she should only be placed with tolerant dogs of a similar activity level. Her foster often has to play interference as it isn’t fair to expect the other dogs to tolerate her well-meaning, but annoying behaviors. She does like to bark at dogs on the sidewalk and other dogs when she is on leash.
Orchid is not fostered with cats, but she didn’t react much to a cat she met at the vet, so it is possible that she may be OK with cats - although she might be just as pesty to them as she can be to other dogs.
Orchid is not high energy, and loves to cuddle and snuggle, but her foster says Orchid has a “high idle” at times. If you are busy, she is busy: “Do you need help?” “What are you doing, can I watch?” Although she can be in the way, on occasion, it is hard to be mad at her because she is so sweet and doesn’t mean any harm. She enjoys playing with toys, especially stuffed toys with squeakers. Orchid is very food motivated so you need to keep an eye on anything that could potentially be interesting for her to eat including things like chapstick and medicine.
Orchid is crated while her foster is gone. She has been left gated in the kitchen a few times, without issue, but she cannot be left anywhere that she can find something interesting to eat. The neighbor does say that she cries for a while when her foster leaves, so she will not be appropriate for all apartment situations. Orchid is very good at going potty outside, but she will do best if she has potty pads available. She knows what they are for and will make an effort to hit them as long as they are in regular spots.
Orchid recently had surgery to remove a Calcium Oxalate bladder stone. She will need to remain on a prescription diet throughout the rest of her life. Her treats must also be appropriate. It isn’t a very big deal, as Orchid is so food motivated that she is happy to take pieces of her food as treats. Even with the diet changes, the stones may still recur. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/calcium-oxalate-bladder-stones-in-dogs. Orchid is not being fostered with children. Although her foster doesn’t think she would be anything but sweet as pie, all children would need to be old enough to reliably keep things out of her reach and not feed her any table scraps or unapproved treats.
More information and our adoption application can be found at www.luluslockerrescue.org.
Orchid burrows under blankets: https://youtu.be/5drhNWcAujs
Orchid dances for attention, treats, or anything else she wants: https://youtu.be/KkncvryLm3c
This sound means Orchid is not getting into trouble: https://youtu.be/8GQPttNRU-Y
Hurry up, Orchid has places to go: https://youtu.be/SxvvFr0v8A4
Orchid is offended by the roomba: https://youtu.be/O8W6xDPy1Is
Orchid plays with stuffy toys: https://youtu.be/gqwtTOrbHYA
