Gary

🌴 GARY: Tiny Dog. Big Feelings. Full-Time Best Friend. 🌴<br/><br/>Let’s just get this out of the way:<br/>Gary is not your average Chihuahua.<br/><br/>Gary is a vibe.<br/>A sun-soaking, cheese-loving, big-eyed little shadow who is looking for his person — and when he finds them? Game over. You’re his whole world.<br/><br/>💛 The Gary Experience:<br/><br/>🛏️ Sleeps in the big bed like the king he is (ramps up like a pro when you say “bedtime!”)<br/>🐾 Follows you everywhere — your loyal co-pilot in life<br/>☀️ Professional sunbather & certified beach chair tester<br/>💃 Zoomies, but make it ✨spicy✨ — he hops and kicks his back legs like a tiny rodeo star<br/>🧀 Will absolutely commit crimes for cheese (and honestly… worth it)<br/><br/>At 8 years old and 8 pounds, Gary is the perfect mix of playful + chill. He’s got just enough pep to keep you smiling, and just enough couch potato energy to binge-watch life right next to you.<br/><br/>✨ His Personality (aka: why you’ll fall for him):<br/>Gary is a soft-hearted, slightly nervous, deeply devoted little guy. Life hasn’t exactly been stable for him — after losing his person, he was shuffled between homes before landing in rescue. So yeah… he takes a minute to trust.<br/><br/>But when he does?<br/>He turns into the most loving, snuggly, ride-or-die companion you could ask for.<br/><br/>We’re talking:<br/>💛 Your shadow<br/>💛 Your couch buddy<br/>💛 Your “why is he staring at me like I’m his whole universe” guy<br/><br/>⚠️ Let’s be real (because Gary deserves the right home):<br/>Gary is not a “grab him and go” purse dog.<br/><br/>He does not like being picked up unless necessary<br/>He can be nervous with new people and may show teeth or nip if pushed too fast<br/>Young children are not a good match for him. He needs a calm, respectful environment.<br/>He’ll bark when left alone (he just misses you, okay?)<br/>The vet is not his favorite. He’ll need a muzzle or cone to keep everyone safe<br/><br/>What he does need is someone patient, understanding, and willing to let him come to you on his terms.<br/><br/>🐶 Dog Friends?<br/>Totally fine! Big, small — he’s cool with everyone, as long as they respect his space (especially during beauty sleep).<br/><br/>🩺 Health Notes:<br/>Gary has a luxating patella and a heart murmur, plus a history of possible seizures, but here’s the important part:<br/>👉 None of this slows him down.<br/>He’s living his best life and keeping up just fine.<br/><br/>He takes a small daily dose of Fluoxetine to help ease his anxious brain — think of it as his “stay chill” supplement. He also takes a small dose of Keppra. Total if less than $25 a month total.<br/><br/>📌 The Stats:<br/>✔️ Housebroken<br/>✔️ Crate trained<br/>✔️ Low energy, low shedding, low barking (unless you leave him 💔)<br/>✔️ Knows “come,” “sit,” and “bedtime” (which is objectively adorable)<br/><br/>🌺 Gary’s Dream Life:<br/>A quiet home.<br/>A patient human.<br/>A sunny spot to nap.<br/>Unlimited snacks (especially cheese… and maybe the occasional cheeseburger, just saying).<br/><br/>🎶 Walk-out song: Only Wanna Be With You — because once Gary picks you, that’s it. You’re his person.<br/><br/>Gary isn’t for everyone — and that’s exactly what makes him so special.<br/><br/>But for the right person?<br/>He’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of dog.<br/><br/>💥 If you’ve got the heart, the patience, and a soft spot for the underdog…<br/>Gary is waiting to be your whole world.<br/><br/>Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.<br/><br/>Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350, ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.<br/><br/>Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply<br/><br/>WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS<br/><br/>NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.<br/><br/>Puppy - Under 6 months<br/>Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years<br/>Adult - 2 years to 8 years<br/>Senior - 8 years to 12 years<br/>Golden Oldie - 12+ years

🌴 GARY: Tiny Dog. Big Feelings. Full-Time Best Friend. 🌴

Let’s just get this out of the way:
Gary is not your average Chihuahua.

Gary is a vibe.
A sun-soaking, cheese-loving, big-eyed little shadow who is looking for his person — and when he finds them? Game over. You’re his whole world.

💛 The Gary Experience:

🛏️ Sleeps in the big bed like the king he is (ramps up like a pro when you say “bedtime!”)
🐾 Follows you everywhere — your loyal co-pilot in life
☀️ Professional sunbather & certified beach chair tester
💃 Zoomies, but make it ✨spicy✨ — he hops and kicks his back legs like a tiny rodeo star
🧀 Will absolutely commit crimes for cheese (and honestly… worth it)

At 8 years old and 8 pounds, Gary is the perfect mix of playful + chill. He’s got just enough pep to keep you smiling, and just enough couch potato energy to binge-watch life right next to you.

✨ His Personality (aka: why you’ll fall for him):
Gary is a soft-hearted, slightly ner

🌴 GARY: Tiny Dog. Big Feelings. Full-Time Best Friend. 🌴

Let’s just get this out of the way:
Gary is not your average Chihuahua.

Gary is a vibe.
A sun-soaking, cheese-loving, big-eyed little shadow who is looking for his person — and when he finds them? Game over. You’re his whole world.

💛 The Gary Experience:

🛏️ Sleeps in the big bed like the king he is (ramps up like a pro when you say “bedtime!”)
🐾 Follows you everywhere — your loyal co-pilot in life
☀️ Professional sunbather & certified beach chair tester
💃 Zoomies, but make it ✨spicy✨ — he hops and kicks his back legs like a tiny rodeo star
🧀 Will absolutely commit crimes for cheese (and honestly… worth it)

At 8 years old and 8 pounds, Gary is the perfect mix of playful + chill. He’s got just enough pep to keep you smiling, and just enough couch potato energy to binge-watch life right next to you.

✨ His Personality (aka: why you’ll fall for him):
Gary is a soft-hearted, slightly nervous, deeply devoted little guy. Life hasn’t exactly been stable for him — after losing his person, he was shuffled between homes before landing in rescue. So yeah… he takes a minute to trust.

But when he does?
He turns into the most loving, snuggly, ride-or-die companion you could ask for.

We’re talking:
💛 Your shadow
💛 Your couch buddy
💛 Your “why is he stari