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{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: Patty Cake Size: ~Small range: Up to 25  lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$200 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other:&#226&#128&#175Spayed  Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip  ** Patty Cake qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors Program. This program places senior dogs (age 7 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name. **  Patty Cake has been diagnosed with stage B2 mitral valve disease and pulmonary hypertension. Mitral valve disease occurs when the valve undergoes a degenerative change, thickens and becomes floppier. The cause is unknown but a genetic component is suspected. In stage B2 a murmur is heard and there is evidence of heart enlargement, but no signs of heart failure. Many dogs do not show any outward clinical signs (e.g., coughing, lethargy, inappetence) despite progressing to this stage. Care with a primary veterinarian should be established right away to manage all medical conditions and continue to get refills of medications. The adopter is responsible for the cost of all medications and testing. She is on 3 medications to manage this, the cost is about $86.00 per month. The veterinarian recommends a recheck echocardiogram every 9-12 months to monitor her condition. She would be due around November 2026.   Patty Cake is ready to play with you!   Foster Home Feedback  11/18/25 Foster Feedback: Who needs an adorable chihuahua for the holidays?  This middle aged, five-pound lady is just about as close to perfection as a chi can be. Patty Cake has two requirements:  1. A pet parent who wants a lap dog. 2.  A cozy kennel with a plush dog bed and two fleece blankets inside and a cover over the top to turn it into a cave! Patty Cake loves wearing cozy sweaters and is fully potty trained (or maybe I’m the one trained—I always know when to get her outside!). She sleeps quietly in her kennel all night until I get up in the morning. I never hear a peep from her. She’s a pretty quiet girl overall—Patty Cake doesn’t bark at other dogs or even when the delivery person rings the doorbell. Instead, she “talks” in her own adorable way, chirping and squeaking like Gizmo from Gremlins. She’s both dog- and cat-friendly. Patty Cake will need patience as she settles in. When I first brought her home, her anxiety was intense. For three days, she stayed plastered to the back of her kennel and wouldn’t eat. Sudden sounds or movements terrified her. Giving her time to adjust is the key. By day three, she was curled up in my lap. She still startles easily but has done well staying with another foster while we were out of town. She rides well in the car and loves going on “sniff walks” when the weather is nice. Patty Cake is an awesome little pup, and whoever adopts her will be rewarded with a lifetime of love and devotion!  To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org