**LOLA - Read Bio Below

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**Here is a link to our online application https://almosthomenm.rescueivey.com/apply/adopt
The application can also be found and downloaded from our main website https://almosthomenm.org/available-for-adoption
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Approximate DOB 2/24/2024 - 13 lbs
History: The momma and her 4 babies were surrendered to the local shelter as strays. Momma was very protective of her puppies and threatening to bite so they requested rescue. We agreed and momma has shown what a sweet girl she is and the babies have thrived and have all been adopted. Momma is Lola and babies are Locket, Curio, Trinket, and Bauble.
Current Behavior: High energy!!!! She loves to run and play with toys and once se trusts you she does get under your feet and jumps around you. So if you have mobility or stability issues she may be a bit much. She still hates meeting new people so would do best in a quiet home or with someone who wants to continue working on her socialization skills. She loves her one person she chooses to bond with but pretty much hates everyone else until they can gain her trust which can take quit some time. If you are looking for a dog who is friendly and loves or even likes everyone they meet she might not be the girl for you unless you want to work on that. For the person she bonds with and loves she is an absolute gem!!! Perfect little girl who will just love you so much she won't want to leave your side. She is very smart and loving. She is very energetic and can be super hyper when you first get home. She is very very sweet loves to cuddle on the couch and is and loves to play with her little soft plush toys. Lola was very protective of her puppies at the shelter- growling and threatening- but as far as we know she never actually bit anyone hard. She took a few days to get to know me and now loves nothing more than sitting in my lap all the time. She has met some volunteers and family and is warming up to people better but she is still one of those dogs who doesn't trust strangers easily and could possibly get snappy if pushed to fast. She is learning to have fun and play with toys and she loves guarding the yard against anything and anyone. She is a special little girl who will need a special understanding home that can give her the time and space she needs to trust you. Please be aware she could be a flight risk in a new environment so whoever adopts her needs to have a fenced area to take her potty at and we might need to do a few meetings before she actually leaves so she can get to know you.
Housetraining- When she first got here she had quite a few accidents. However, then she learned the dog door and was perfect. Now she is also crate trained and has times loose in the house to run around, play, and cuddle. I would say she is house trained here but whoever adopts her will need to be understanding if she did have accidents initially.
Cats/Dogs - She is fine with my cat but she hates most other dogs. She tolerates my German Shepherd but he is super stable thank goodness because even now that she loves him she will guard her treats from him and can be territorial with her crate and my lap if I do not correct it.
Her ideal home is loving, very active, can give her lots of attention and outdoor activities but give her some space and lots of treats initially to gain her trust. Once she loves you though then she won't leave you alone. She will do best with no young children and older children will need to understand that they must give her space and treats to get to know them (as I said before if pushed she may snap at someone to warn them to keep their distance). She is such an amazing little girl full of energy and love. She follows me around like a tiny shadow always wanting to keep an eye on me. She does jump around me though so anyone with stability issues might find her difficult and possible a fall risk. When we relax she sits in my lap and just enjoys her ears and back being pet. She has met several dogs here and is not a fan- so will do best as a one and only. She is a sweet girl who just wants love and her own family who won't let her end up in the situation she was found in - she was so matted they had to sedate her just to shave her down. She will need a lot of future grooming as her hair is pretty fine and matts easily so if you are not prepared to pay a groomer probably every 4 weeks or learning to shave her yourself (she is a perfect little lady when I shave her) then I do not recommend adopting her.
One thing that has come up a lot when people want her is they feel her issues are fear based. In my opinion from working with dogs for as many years as I have worked with and rehabbed this is not a fearful dog. Lola has the belief she is a guardian breed and doesn't realize her small size. Her behaviors aren't out of fear they are more out of believing she is a 90 lb dog who knows best. She is standoffish and will warn strangers and attempt to move away before threatening to bite. With other dogs she can be ok at first but if they piss her off or she gets a wild hair she will just pull out a can of woop a** with no warning and she holds a grudge against them. So with little dogs we don't want her adopted just to be returned because she hurt the other dog in the home and with big dogs we don't want her to attack and get herself killed or severely injured.
It sounds like we don't want her to get a home but we share the bad so nobody is shocked by a behavior that we already have seen or know about. We want these dogs to get homes but we have to be absolutely completely honest so people aren't spending time or fall in love with a dog who might not work for them.
Spayed, microchipped, and current on all vaccinations
Adoption Fee $250
We do welcome out-of-state adoptions. Adopters must make arrangements to come out to meet and complete the adoption.
The link to our online application is at the top of the bio or you can send an email to request the application or download it from the main site www.almosthomenm.org and email it to [email protected]
Dogs are seen by appointment only after an application has been submitted and approved. If you have other dogs it is recommended you bring them out to to the meeting.
Steps for adoption: Read bio, complete the application, once approved you will receive an email asking you when you would like to come out to meet the pet, we will schedule an appointment, and then directions will be emailed to you. Adoption fees are cash only.
If you would like to provide toys and snacks for the dogs in our care while they wait for their happily ever afters we would truly appreciate it.
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