Missy Jo Miniature Poodle & Shih Tzu Mix Whitewater, WI

Missy Jo's owner was terminally ill and went into hospice. There were no family members to take her. She was living alone in her home for two weeks. A family friend was letting her out and feeding her twice a day.

Meet Missy Jo!
Nickname: Misdemeanor
Breed: Poodle/ Shih Tzu, maybe?
Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge
Age: senior
Weight: 13 lbs
Fun fact: I am a talker. You can have conversations with me all day long and I will respond!
Did you know: My Foster Mommy says I am the most loving, bestest girl ever
Foster home: Elkhorn, WI
Home state: Wisconsin
Activity level: Medium. I love a good snuggle sesh, but I also love to be outside exploring
Friendly with: dogs and cats
Sleep style: On your bed by your feet, but I don't settle until you turn the lights out
Meals: Stella and Chewy's Freeze dried beef patties. 2 and 1/2 per meal with water twice a day, 9am and 6pm. I love dried chicken hearts. And basically anything that is food!
Snore-o-meter: 2
Bark-o-meter: 4 (I can be a bit of a chatterbox)
Shedding meter: 0
Fart-o-meter: 0
Fashion: a tutu, and quite possibly a tiara
Signature color: Purple
Walk out song: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
Favorite season: Spring (let’s watch the flowers start to bloom together)
Personality: Sweet, curious, loving
Best feature: My soulful eyes
Signature move: Following Foster Mommy to the kitchen to see what snacks are available
Loves: Chicken, getting her face kissed, car rides, sunbathing, SNIFFari in the yard, Lazy Sunday, hanging out on the couch, napping in front of the fireplace, bird watching & being a fashionista
Bucket list: Beating Joey Chestnut in a hotdog eating contest

Missy is housebroken. However, while living alone, she had pee pads. She is re-learning a schedule to go outside. First thing in the morning, she will need to go out and pee and poop. After that, she is going out every 3 hours until bedtime. She will sleep through the night with no problems. It is important to stick to a schedule or she will have an accident. Over time, her schedule will probably be able to be adjusted. She does not like to be outside alone. If you have a fenced yard, you will need to go out with her until she is done. Again, this may change over time.

Spayed
Microchipped
Housebroken
Takes treats gently
Walks gently on a leash
Excellent recall/off-leash trained
Excellent in car (requires help getting in/out)
Roams freely when home alone
UTD on vaccinations
UTD on preventatives

Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.

Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.

Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply

WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS

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.

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Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years
Adult - 2 years to 8 years
Senior - 8 years to 12 years
Golden Oldie - 12+ years