Kiki

My story

Kiki, a special girl with an incredible story. She was adopted from us as a puppy but was sadly returned through no fault of her own. When she came back, she was severely overweight and struggling with painful, unmanaged skin issues. On top of all that, she was in a new place with unfamiliar people, making her understandably hesitant. We gave her the time and space she needed, and slowly, Kiki began to trust again. Shortly after her return, we discovered she had a torn CCL that required surgery. Just days after her first procedure, she injured her other CCL—so back to surgery she went! We were told Kiki disliked the vet, and well… let’s just say she wasn’t thrilled about her frequent visits. But with proper management and lots of positive reinforcement, vet visits are no issue at all—we know this firsthand after countless checkups and surgeries! Kiki is slow to trust, but once she does, she is unbelievably loving, goofy, and full of never-ending wiggle butts. She will likely do great with kids, but only if they understand the importance of giving her time and space to feel safe—so older, dog-savvy kids would be best. Her previous adopters said she couldn’t live with other animals, and while we’d definitely rule out cats, we’re not entirely convinced she couldn’t live with another dog. She would likely thrive as the only pet, but with the right match and proper introductions, we wouldn’t rule it out. Kiki does have allergies, so her adopter must be committed to managing them long-term. She’s currently on Apoquel and Omegas and is absolutely thriving! With proper care, her allergies are very manageable and won’t hold her back from living her best life. Once we gained her trust, we saw the unbelievably incredible dog that she is—goofy, loving, and full of personality. Now, all she needs is a forever family who won’t just tolerate her quirks but will embrace them because they make her the wonderful, one-of-a-kind dog that she is. We can’t wait for her to find that perfect home!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Kiki, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.