Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Apply to Adopt Me! Meet Lilou, a loving and resilient 5-7 year-old shepherd-lab mix weighing about 42 lbs. This sweetheart will greet you with the biggest tail wags and gentle kisses, making every day a little brighter! Lilou has a condition called cerebellar abiotrophy, which affects her balance, causing her to stumble and fall. She needs extra support on bare floors where she can be a bit like "Bambi on ice,” but she does much better on rubber mats or carpets for traction. Recently, Lilou underwent FHO surgery and is doing remarkably well, especially with the assistance of a "Help Em Up" harness for her walks. Some days she only needs a little support, while other days she might need more help, so we're looking for a special adopter with good balance and upper body strength to assist her. Lilou would thrive in a home where someone can be with her most of the time, helping her with mobility and enjoying her loving company. She enjoys moving from one cozy dog bed to another to keep you company around the house, plus a few outings a day to sunbathe, sniff around, and take potty breaks. Lilou gets along well with calm dogs and would do best with a gentle canine companion to keep her company when you’re not around. She adores being massaged, petted, and showered with soft-spoken words of encouragement. Patience and love go a long way with Lilou, and she will reward you with her sweet nature. She’s house-trained, enjoys treats, and occasionally plays with toys when she’s feeling frisky. Lilou also likes short, slow walks around the yard or down the block with her harness. Despite her challenges, Lilou is quite independent, resilient, and even strong-willed. She can be an escape artist if separated from you, a skill she likely developed while surviving on the streets of the Bahamas before being rescued by her hero, Chella, whom many follow on social media. Chella ensured Lilou could come to the US for the care she needed and a chance at the best life. Lilou is a happy and very sweet girl, just looking for her forever home. We believe she would do best in an all-adult home or with teens who are respectful of her needs. Her ideal home would be single-story and without an open pool. Lilou is available for foster, foster-to-adopt, or adoption. If you think you have the perfect home for Lilou and live in Florida, please complete an application and tell us more about your family. Check out the video links below to see Lilou in action. She can’t wait to meet you! If you think you have the perfect home for Lilou, and you live in Florida, please complete an application and tell us more about your family. https://youtu.be/MDEwsEPmf_k https://youtu.be/Atv1_8n70ng https://youtu.be/UrOO9KSSvSA https://youtu.be/U6uixunYelg August 19, 2024, 1:21 pm
