Meet Gordita, a 3-year-old, 15 lb chi mix with the softest belly and the cutest little underbite you’ve ever seen. Despite a rough start—having spent most of her young life living in a car with a pack of dogs—she’s blossomed in foster care into a loving, quirky little dog with so much potential. She’s a very devoted dog and definitely a bit of a diva — she loves attention! The world is still new to Gordita, but she’s learning fast. She adores belly rubs, gives gentle morning kisses, and plays sweetly with her dog foster siblings. She's smart (very motivated by food!), mellow, housetrained, and a model passenger in the car—always keeping a close eye on the barista to make sure they don’t mess up your drive-thru order. She's very helpful that way! That said, Gordita is still decompressing and learning how to feel safe in new environments. She’s shown some protective behavior toward her favorite people, especially when unfamiliar guests are around or when other dogs are being petted nearby. She would do best in a home with a calm and experienced adopter with shy or reactive dogs. She would love to be the only dog soaking up all of the attention and love. Gordita’s ideal home would be a calm, rescue-savvy household—preferably with women or older adults—who can continue helping her build confidence at her own pace. Once she trusts you, she’s an affectionate cuddle bug and a pleasure to have around. She truly just wants to feel safe and loved. She does well on a leash with a harness and would do great with an active person. She would love a home where someone is home much of the time. She is crate-trained and enjoys her kennel, especially with fluffy blankets. We know her perfect match is out there—someone who understands that -- past the nervous exterior -- Gordita is a delightful, devoted, tail-wagging girl just waiting to love you! Gordita is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. Her adoption fee is $450.