Munchkin

{s3829code380/} If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application. Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________ Name: Munchkin Size: ~ Medium, range: 26-60 lbs Adoption Donation:$250 (applicable sales tax included).Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check. Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip ** Munchkin has been diagnosed with a grade 4/4 medial patellar luxation of the right knee. Luxating Patella means it is possible for the kneecaps to move out of the patellar groove. This is a common orthopedic issue in dogs. At this time the right is not painful and does not cause any trouble. She was also diagnosed 3/4 of her left knee, this was causing her discomfort and was surgically repaired. MPL are a common orthopedic issue in dogs. At this time the right is not painful and does not cause any trouble. Some dogs will live with a medial patellar luxation their entire life with no problems, however in some dogs it can be progressive/painful and surgical intervention may become necessary. She has been released from all restrictions of her left knee and is able to resume all normal activity. It is recommended that she be on a joint supplement. Munchkin is a pretty princess ready to meet you! Foster Home Feedback 7/5/24 Foster Feedback: Munchkin. There's so much to say about this awesome girl!! We have had Munchkin since mid-April of this year. She needed a big surgery on her knee shortly after we took her in so have had her during her healing and recovery. She was an absolute angel for all of her rehab exercises and is now ready to find herself a much deserved forever home! Munchkin is a young dog and so has that typical young dog exuberance and zest for life and, dare I forget to mention, sass for days. There is never a dull moment with this gal around! She is great at finding things to entertain herself but sometimes needs reminders as to what is ok to chew on and what is not. She's a sneaky smarty pants and with that intelligence she likes to see what she can get away with. If you tell her to not do something she will actually look you dead in the face and give you a little "boof" of disapproval like she's a rebellious teen telling you they don't like to be told what to do. It's quite hilarious and adorable! Miss Munchkin kennels like a dream at night by our bedside and sleeps the whole night without a peep. She is a complex little nut when kenneling for the day though as she goes right in without fuss but does have urinary accidents in her kennel when we are away from the home. It seems to be a form of separation anxiety as she doesn't display this behavior at night and doesn't go potty anywhere else in the house. Also, by the time we get home she is pretty barky. We've tried many things without much help so her adoptive home will need to be very patient and understanding of this and help her work through the stress she experiences when her family leaves for the day. She has been very friendly with our dog but a little too friendly with our cat (would love to chase her) so ideally no cats in her forever home or a VERY dog savvy cat and owners who understand how to do proper and sloooow intros. She would love a dog buddy to play with! She's not great at knowing when a dog is just not that into her though so a home with dogs who have her same zest for playing would be best. Munchkin can be a chatty Kathy, especially when kenneled during the day, so an apartment setting is not ideal for her. Munchkin loves her walks and has been doing pretty well with her leash manners! We're working on her excitement when she sees bunnies and rabbits and also passing other dogs on walks. She can get just a little excited but is redirecting well with treats! Have I mentioned she's wicked smart?! She knows sit, stand, down, shake, and high five and we're working on more! Munchkin has done well with all the people she has met and honestly draws a crowd wherever she goes because she's just that stinking adorable. A super kind and generous volunteer got Munchkin DNA tested and she's the perfect mix of pitbull, boxer and bulldog and I see all of these breed traits in her! She's sensitive like a pitbull, sassy and playful like a boxer, and hilariously stubborn like a bulldog! Since you've gotten this far in her lengthy bio I can tell you're pretty interested! If you sound like her perfect match and are willing to be her patient forever home, I encourage you to fill out an adoption application for her! Munchkin is a special gem and although she's not the perfect fit for every home, she will go fast and be some lucky family's dream dog. 3/15/24 Foster Feedback: Meet Munchkin, a ray of sunshine on four legs! Munchkin is a sweet and affectionate girl with lots of love to give. This girl is as smart as she is sweet and is eager to learn new tricks and commands. Munchkin has been with us for a week and has settled in nicely. She is very treat motivated and knows sit, down, stay, paw, and possibly more! She walks very nicely on a leash and loves to sniff as she goes and has great recall when on a long lead. She sleeps soundly all night in her kennel in our bedroom but will also snuggle with you like a pro. She kennels well when we are away but has also lounged on her dog bed when just my son was home from school for the day with no issues. Munchkin gets along great with our medium sized dog. She gets very excited and wants to play when she is around our small senior dogs who just want to sleep all day (1 deaf and 1 tripod both 10lbs) so we have just been keeping a close eye on them and using gates when we can't. She has not been cat tested. She goes potty every time she is let out. Above all, Munchkin is searching for a family who will cherish her and give her the love and stability she deserves. Could you be the one to give Munchkin the forever home she's been dreaming of? Come meet her today and find out!To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org