Hi! My name is Lilo! I am 100% velcro dog and full of love once I get to know someone new. Interested in being my new family? Don't let my missing leg fool you. I do just fine even on 3. I was hit by a car before coming into rescue, and my foot was shattered beyond repair. So the leg had to go. Even throughout all the pain, I've been the best girl and never showed any aggression towards people helping me. Like most Chihuahuas, it takes me a little time to be okay with someone new, but once you give me treats, I'll be your best friend. I will protect you from strangers too.
I am crate trained and house trained. I learned very fast about routines after watching the other dogs here. Speaking of them, I tolerate their presence WITH SLOW AND PROPER INTRODUCTIONS, but I have no interest in cuddling with or playing with them. I would much rather spend time with people and will either lick someone's leg or sit adorably in front of them and whine to be placed on furniture.
A few notes about my ideal home:
1 I refuse to do my business on leash, so I need a fenced yard.
2 I can't walk up and down stairs. None of those please.
3 My new humans must understand that keeping my weight on the leaner side is ideal since I only have 3 legs. Being overweight means I will develop arthritis in my remaining back leg more quickly.
4 I can be a little picky with food at first while getting used to a new home, but don't worry. It is temporary.
Because of all I've been through, the rescue is doing slow kill heartworm treatment with me. I get a generic of Advantage Multi each month and just finished a course of Doxycycline to help kill the bacteria from heartworms. I should be retested in April, and due to no symptoms, they expect I'll be negative then."
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Quiet, Couch potato, Loves Kisses