Ace

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  • Adoption Status: Available
  • Breed: Lhasa Apso X
  • Age: 3-4 yrs
  • Sex: Male
  • Weight: 15.5 lbs
  • All LHH dogs have been spayed or neutered, updated on shots, microchipped, groomed, deflea'd, dewormed; and come with a leash, collar and LHH ID tag!

MEET ACE….and he’s a special guy!  This 15 lb, 3.5 yr old, tan/golden, Lhasa Apso X, came from the Carson Shelter, after another rescue pulled his brother and left him behind.  Poor guy has been through hell, as this was his second abandonment after his thoughtless owners dumped them both in the shelter “because they were moving!!”  This broke our hearts.  I jumped into my car, pulled him out and immediately took him to the groomer and bathed him myself!  Once groomed, we came home and he felt soooo much better!

Ace is a big cuddler and kisser with his peeps, once he has proven he likes you.  Recently, we have learned that he doesn’t seem to like other dogs and will lunge with most until he gets to know them.  He is BFF with Rocko, but goes after many of our other rescues.  He has a ton of energy and likes to jump up on you, so we think he’d be best in a home without young kids or seniors, especially with his need for training.  We have found he is partial to female dogs and loves to play but seems to be challenged by male dogs.  He does not like being left alone, so he might be best with a female — perhaps a bit bigger than he is — one who is submissive and won’t challenge him.  OR as your companion where he is rarely left alone.  We know nobody is home 24/7!  He’s fine with some dogs (unless he’s in a mood), but when you are around he doesn’t like them usurping his glory!  He wants all your love!!   He’d be happy as your one and only if you have time to give him oodles and oodles of love and attention.
 
This boy is a great eater and isn’t fussy.  He is very playful with his two female roomies and with his foster mom.  He is pretty quiet, even when left alone he settles down.  Ace would be a fantastic companion for a runner, hiker, active person who loves to enjoy the outdoors.  He walks extremely well on a leash and does his business shortly after the walk begins!  That being said, if he can’t get out and has to go…he will use a pp pad.  So far, we haven’t seen him lift his leg, but no guarantees at your house!  While he isn’t a lap dog, he would love nothing better to cuddle up to you when the day is done and fall asleep in your arms!  Does ACE sound like your kind of guy?

Adoption Events

We do not have a public viewing facility; however, we hold bi-monthly adoption events in Santa Monica. Please check our calendar for changes and cancellations due to holidays or weather.

2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 11am – 2:30pm

2116 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 [Map]

Metered street parking.

Please bring pictures or video of your home/yard if we have not yet done a home visit (preferred).

And…don’t forget to bring your dog(s), if you have any. They make the final decision!