Hi, I’m Dodie and I’d love to tell you a bit about myself!Breed: Chihuahua / Spitz mixAge: 7 years oldGender: FemaleWeight: 30lbs / 13.5kgHeight: 40cm / 16inCountry of origin: Middle EastHighlights: Tripawd, zesty, cuddly, grateful for life, loyal companionYou'll find me to be an incredibly sweet-natured dog.  I've been told my face is adorable, and I can make humans laugh with my little pig-like snorts when I stretch.  As a Chihuahua/Spitz mix, I'm a fiery little spark, eager to enjoy life and not let my physical handicap hold me back!  It's unknown what originally happened to me, but while living in the Middle East, I suffered an injury that broke my back and left my hind legs paralyzed. Since coming to Canada, I have been fortunate enough to have been fitted with an awesome wheelchair that I LOVE!  I'm able to zip around in my wheels and I'm a great walking companion.  Besides my wheels, my two main ways of moving around, (and I must say I'm pretty darn good at it!) are either dragging on my side/hip or pulling myself forwards in a sort of "hopping" motion with my legs behind me. I can get some serious speed this way! I like having some rugs to walk on as it can be hard to get a grip on slippy floors.My foster mom typically takes me out for two 30-minute walks every day, and I like to take my time sniffing the flowers, watching the birds fly overhead, and checking out if there are any humans willing to pet me.  People seem to be amazed by me-- my legs may be a bit different, but my spirit definitely isn't!  Sometimes I get a bit distracted, and with a little encouragement I merrily continue along on our walk. I love playing with other dogs at the dog park and happily greet them while out in the neighbourhood, but I prefer to be the only canine with my human(s) at home. I tend to ignore cats as long as they don`t bother me. It's fun to play with kids who are aware of my special abilities and understand how to give me time and space to react.  When treated with compassion, I'll shower you with lots of love and happily soak up all the adoration.It would be nice (but not essential) if I had a yard, or at least some safe space/grass, for me to maneuver outside without my wheelchair. I can eliminate independently when in motion, and I'd love to have access to a safe space to roam. My foster mom currently lets me outside frequently during the day to avoid indoor accidents, and I am getting much better at letting her know when I need to go.Energy Level: low/moderateI get along with:Dogs: yesCats: yes, unbothered, *need pics/videosKids: yes *need pics/videosFears: None observed. Please be patient assisting me in my transition.Training: Some.Leash skills: Walks with wheels on leash. Please be prepared to continue training.House trained: Some.  Dodie alerts foster parent when elimination needs strike. Work in progress. Please help me learn in my new home.Health notes: Paralyzed hind legs.  Fitted with wheels for walking.  Can scoot and maneuver without wheels.I have been neutered and am currently up-to-date with vaccinations & micro-chipped.My adoption fee is by donation.My older vids:https://youtu.be/mflIOV0isZshttps://youtu.be/2aAfBc0b1kohttps://youtu.be/HL7Busl8Vvchttps://youtu.be/-KBzykd_RF0.Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.Historical information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. More information can be found on our website.