More about Alicia

Hi there! My name is Alicia and I'm a 2-year girl that weighs about 40 pounds. I have the same name as my foster mom, so they call me Aurora. I am, without a doubt, the sweetest pup in the world - everyone tells me so! I love to meet new friends and give them hugs, kisses, and snuggles. I’ve met many dogs (15-100 pounds) and have done fantastic with them all. I love to wrestle and play tug-of-war with my furry friends and I’d absolutely love to have a fur sibling in my future home. Confident, dog-savvy cats would be okay too, although I might chase them a little at first. What else is there to know about me? Oh yeah, I’m completely potty, leash, kennel, and house trained! More than almost anything in the world, I love stuffed animals!! I could play with them all day. Sunbathing outside and chasing tennis balls are my favorite activities. Something important to know about me is that I have bilateral hip dysplasia. Some dogs need FHO surgery, whereas others can manage the pain with just medication. Since I’m still young, it’s unclear if I will need surgery in the future but it’s definitely possible. For me to stay healthy, my future family must commit to the following: 1) keeping me lean and active with low-impact exercise such as walks; 2) continuing to feed me a prescription mobility diet such as Hill's j/d; and 3) giving me a joint supplement like Dasuqin. If I'm too active, I will limp or walk slowly; my foster mom manages my pain with an anti-inflammatory. Because of this, I'd do best with a canine friend that takes breaks and doesn't play to rough - that way I don't overexert myself. I know this might sound like a lot of work, but I promise I'm worth it! I'm a super affectionate and loving dog that is so grateful for a second chance in life.     Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee:  $275.00