Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
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 Gem! This lovely, thin-haired, 11 lb, 8 yr old, Maltipoo came from the Carson Shelter a total mess. Poor baby, we didn’t know if she had a skin infection or a thyroid issue because she had so little hair — but hair grows back! The truth is, it’s clear this little lady was not well cared for, so we are happy she came to us! Gem does have a low thyroid, which is being addressed with inexpensive, daily meds that she will need to be on for life. She also had a UTI, an eye infection and a cataract (sometimes has depth perception issues taking treats) …and is now 100% well. Came to us with all this PLUS her kennel cough turned into pneumonia and she spent almost two weeks in the hospital! After all that, we are happy to say that Gem is better and will be coming to adoptions!
You would agree, this is just too much medical for one little girl, but she is working to get her energy back. She follows her foster everywhere — you could call her a velcro dog! Likes to take naps (as she is getting used to her thyroid medication), loves her walks and is good on the leash. Gem loves toys…and is great at taking them apart! She has started to give kisses and it will be a joy to watch her blossom. She will need a refresher course on potty training, but based on her past, this is not a surprise.
We know that Gem has had a rough beginning, and we are waiting for her true personality to reveal itself — and for a wonderful family to adopt Gem and help her back to becoming a perfect family member. We have learned that she wants to be around someone all the time, so she wouldn’t like being left along many hours. A family who will give her a lot of attention, be patient with her, a mature home would be great! Could you love 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.
