Introducing sweet Maddie, a loving senior Chihuahua who wants nothing more than to stay close to her people. She is affectionate once she feels safe and enjoys curling up beside you.

Maddie is completely blind and benefits from a slow, gentle, predictable approach. She is learning voice commands and scent-based navigation, and needs verbal cues before being picked up or placed down. She enjoys short walks, exploring a securely fenced backyard, and following her nose.

Ideal Home

Maddie must be the only dog in a calm, predictable home. She has not been tested with cats. Her home should limit access to stairs and provide supervision when she is outside her playpen. A securely fenced yard would be ideal.

Loud noises, barking dogs, unfamiliar sounds, and unexpected touch may startle her. She is comfortable being handled calmly and is continuing to build confidence with new experiences.

Ongoing Health

Maddie has luxating patellas in both rear legs, mature cataracts in both eyes, complete blindness, and dry eyes requiring daily eye gel. She recently had all remaining teeth removed and eats soft food and soft treats. Gentle daily exercise, a healthy weight, muscle maintenance, and her daily joint supplement support her mobility and comfort.

Training & Support

Maddie is still working on housetraining. She sleeps through the night without accidents, but her blindness makes it difficult for her to consistently locate a pee pad. She sleeps happily in and willingly enters and exits her playpen, which she uses at night or whenever she cannot be supervised.

Application Details

• Age: approximately 11–12 years
• Weight: 6 pounds
• Adoption donation: $450
• Applications start by contacting Maddie's provider through Wags.

Transportation

No transportation options were specified.