Some of you may have been following little Nala’s journey since she came into foster at the end of August, and what a journey it’s been!
When Nala first arrived, she weighed a whopping 6.7kg  – considerably overweight, especially for a little Chihuahua.
With a new food regime, portion control and absolutely NO TREATS (you can imagine how popular that decision was!), she’s now down to 5.34kg. That’s fantastic progress!
Her ideal weight is around 3kg, so she’s still got a little way to go. We’re taking things slowly and sensibly, although Nala would probably like to lodge a formal complaint about the lack of snacks! 🤣
,Nala’s recent trip to the vets was advised that she needed a dental which she had and, incredibly, had 14 teeth extracted!  I think the tooth fairy might owe her a small fortune!
We unfortunately found out she was diagnosed with a grade 6 heart murmur, the most severe grade.
This is a very serious condition, and Nala is now on medication to help manage it. Losing some more weight will hopefully help take a little strain off her heart too.
We have to be realistic about her prognosis, but that doesn’t mean giving up on her. Quite the opposite. We want Nala to enjoy every bit of life she has ahead of her, surrounded by love, comfort and happiness.
A little reassurance for anyone considering giving Nala a home: Her medication and veterinary treatment related to her heart will be covered by the rescue, so her new family won’t be left to manage those costs. Our priority is finding her a loving, comfortable home where she can enjoy life and be thoroughly spoilt.
So, what is Nala like?
Well, she’s actually a really good little house dog!
🏡 She’s clean in the house.
🏡 She’s happy to be left for a few hours, so she doesn’t need someone home 24/7.
🏡 She loves company and would happily spend the day curled up beside you.
She’s a little girl who doesn’t particularly like change, so she’ll need a family who understands that she may take a little time and patience to settle into new surroundings.
But once she knows you and feels safe, she’s a very sweet little character.
And one thing Nala absolutely LOVES… BELLY RUBS!
Give this girl a comfy bed, a bit of fuss and someone willing to rub her tummy, and she’s in her element!
🐾 OTHER DOGS: Nala is okay with calm, sensible dogs, but introductions would need to be slow and carefully managed.
🐱 CATS: No cats for Nala
What sort of home are we looking for?
Nala doesn’t need a big adventure or an active lifestyle. She needs a quiet, loving home where she can feel safe, enjoy her creature comforts and be thoroughly spoilt.
We appreciate that her heart condition may make finding that special home a little harder, but we would love someone to look beyond her medical diagnosis and see the little dog underneath.
We can’t promise Nala years and years, but we can promise that she deserves to make the most of every single day she has.
Could you be the person who gives this little lady the love, comfort and security she deserves?
Could you be Nala’s long-term foster or forever family? She really does deserve her own happily ever after.
Please fill out the application form on our home page if you think she could be perfect for you.