DOB 12/1/25, weight 8 #

Hey there, everyone! I'm Lucita, an adorable, very affectionate white with tan Chihuahua gal who is very bonded to my brother Bambi. Although I'm a little shy when I first meet new people, I warm up quickly once I feel comfy. I get along great with the other small resident dog in my foster home.

The owner of my momma Cleo had financial reverses and could not afford to pay the apartment pet deposit when Cleo birthed Bambi and me. Fortunately, my owner's kind-hearted neighbor, who happens to be a HOPE cat foster mom, stepped up to the plate and got us all into the HOPE foster program to help us find our forever homes.

I had previously led a sheltered existence since my former owner had kept me outside on a small patio most of the time. Not only am I inside the majority of the time now where I can cuddle with my foster mom, but also I've already learned to walk expertly on a leash. A whole new world of dogs and people has been opened up to me! (True confessions: sometimes I chase the stray cats on my walks!) I'm very bonded with Bambi, and we have a blast playing with each other all day long - until we crash from exhaustion. I'm already kennel trained but am still working on my house training.

Now I'm ready to bring my winsome puppy charm and playfulness to my forever home. Could that be you? Although we're available separately, Bambi and I think it'd be the cat's meow if we could be adopted together so we could be playmates and cuddle buddies while you're at work or on vacation. Arrange to meet me (and Bambi, for that matter!) today! If you're looking for bundle of love the size of a minute, I'm the cuddly lap dog for you! Arrange to meet me today, and I hope you'll take me home in your purse. I promise to leave itsy-bitsy paw prints all over your heart.

HOPE ID D26-02026-012

Lucita's $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.

To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php<br><br>If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site Lucita will be this weekend, email us at [email protected], and a volunteer will get back to you.