by Mandi Hart
She knows all about it too! Kitty is a six-year-old Miniature Poodle mix who’s the happiest and most loving little dog you ever did see. Her joyful spirit, paired with the most beautiful and infectious smile is quite hard to resist!
She’ll greet you belly up with the expectation of rubs and it’s clear that she LOVES people of all ages and sizes. She does very well with other dogs in general, aside from a slight jealous/bossy streak when it comes to sharing human attention. Kitty seems to know the ins and outs of outside pottying and many times will let you know when she needs to do her business. She loves to go for walks, enjoys a good full body rub, and will make a very loving and loyal partner to a lucky human.
Another special but not so adorable thing about our little girl is that she has Cushing’s Disease. Cushing’s is a condition that causes her adrenal glands to overproduce a hormone called cortisol. While Kitty will live with this condition the rest of her life, with the proper management, there’s no reason she shouldn’t live in comfort to a ripe old age just like any other dog.
Thanks to the wonderful help of Animal Hospital Of Soquel and Dr. Swirble, Kitty’s condition is well managed and she’s on the proper medication. She was even healthy enough to go under anesthesia for a full dental! According to the vet she’s doing “beautifully.”
The Santa Cruz SPCA has taken care of the initial management phases of the condition (the most difficult and expensive part), and now we feel she’s finally ready to find the home she deserves. Please help spread the word about this sweet little dog and come meet her to see just how special she really is! The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization. For more information call 465-5000, visit our website www.spcasc.org or stop by 2685 Chanticleer Avenue. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is in the Capitola Mall near Target, open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.