Amelie - Miniature Poodle Dog for Adoption in Houston, Texas

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Amelie is the loveliest little poodle girl. She is estimated at 11 years old but acts much younger. She is silly, loves to play, and really enjoys her walks.

At just 9lbs, she is the definition of a lap dog. She loves nothing more than to curl up in a tiny croissant right on top of your lap. Sitting on a chair? No problem. This girl can jump onto your lap no matter the height.

Amelie is a pretty low energy girl. She is very content cuddling up all day. But she does LOVE to be outside and go on errands/adventures. She gets so excited when she sees her leash come out.

Amelie is in a foster home with 2 other dogs and coexists with them just fine. She ignores their company and prefers to be the only recipient of her foster's attention. She would love nothing more than to be the sole dog in someone's home.

When meeting new people, Amelie can be cautious, but if you take it slow and don't approach her with your hand out, she will be in your lap within 5 mins.

She is fully potty trained and can hold it for 8 hours. She is crated occasionally in her foster home, but also does fine free roam - just be sure to pick up any edible items!

Amelie is great on leash and wonderful in the car.

MEDICAL: Amelie did come to us with some pre-existing medical conditions and it will require daily maintenance in her forever home. Amelie has pulmonary hypertension which is treated with daily Sildenafil oral meds. She also has mild right sided heart enlargement. Amelie came to us with a chronic cough - this is both from collapsing trachea and pulmonary fibrosis. These are treated with a cough suppressant and a steroid. Amelie does still have a chronic cough - she will cough when she wakes up from a nap or when she is excited. Sometimes, the cough can last over 1 minute. Amelie's adopters should be very comfortable with treating her medical needs and be prepared for frequent vet visits to check on her progress.

Amelie is a wonderful little pup who would make someone incredibly happy. Her ideal home would be someone who is retired or someone who works from home. Amelie really loves her people and would like to be velcro'd to them 24/7.

*PLEASE NOTE: all of our dogs are fostered in Houston, TX, where our rescue is based. However, we work with trusted transport partners to transport our dogs to over 30 cities in the United States. Additionally, adopters are always encouraged to come to Houston to pick up the pup and bring them home. Once an adoption is confirmed, our team will work with you to determine the best transport schedule. Her transport fee is included in the adoption fee.

If you're interested in adopting Amelie, please head to www.pippyspals.com/adopt and fill out our adoption application. If our team thinks you could be a good fit, our Adoptions Director will email you to set up a Zoom call, the first step in our consideration process.

The miniature poodle is a highly intelligent and affectionate dog breed known for its curly hypoallergenic coat and charming personality. Originally bred as water retrievers, these small but sturdy dogs excel in various dog sports and activities. They are adaptable to different living situations, making them ideal companions for both families and individuals. Miniature poodles require regular grooming to maintain their coat, and their playful nature and trainability make them a popular choice for obedience and agility competitions.