Chia is a sweet girl who is content to lounge on your lap all day if you let her. She sees you sitting down on the couch as an invitation for her to hop into your lap and give you kisses. She is very big on licking and will try and lick your face, which can get bothersome when sitting on the couch. If she can't lick your face she will lick your hand or arm for several minutes. She is potty trained and sleeps through the night. She will usually follow you around the house and try to be in the same room as you, but as she has been getting more comfortable in her foster home, she is getting better at being alone in a room without people. However, when you're in the kitchen, she will probably be at your feet hoping you drop something. Chia is a picky eater and a beggar; she prefers human food over dog food and canned dog food over kibble. As she is very food-motivated, she will be easy to train! She loves her toys, especially ones that squeak. She's gotten good at playing fetch indoors, but so far only drops the toy if she sees a treat in your hand. She isn't the best at fetch in the backyard since she gets distracted. She mostly enjoys her walks but can also be quite stubborn when uninterested in going on one. On walks, she is quite reactive and barks at other dogs and strangers on walks. This patient has been diagnosed with periodontal disease (also known as gum disease or dental disease.) This disease is extremely common in dogs and cats, especially as they age (however, it can also occur in younger animals due to genetic and other factors.) Periodontal disease occurs when bacterial plaque causes inflammation of the gums and eventual destruction of the bone in which the teeth are anchored. This patient had a dental cleaning recently at VHS. At that time the patient was anesthetized and all the teeth were cleaned with an ultrasonic scaler to remove tartar and plaque. The teeth were then polished to prevent premature tartar build up. The teeth were visually evaluated for fractures, and periodontal disease. Dental care is an on-going process that will need to be addressed for the life of this patient. The adopting family is encouraged to discuss continuing dental care for this patient with their family veterinarian. Chia was transferred to Valley Humane on 3/23 from the Tri-City Animal Shelter. She weighs 8.4 pounds and is a young adult dog (estimated to be aged between 1 and 4 years). Do you have questions about this animal or are you ready to take the next step to adoption? Complete our Adoption Inquiry Form (copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar) or call us 925-426-8656. We are looking forward to hearing from you! https://valleyhumane.org/adopt/adoption/