Whitewater, WI - Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless. Meet Oryx a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Color

Black

Age

Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

22 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Oryx!

Nickname: Baby Fruit Bat
Breed: Xoloitzcuintle
Age: 8+ yrs
Weight: 22 lbs
Fun fact: The Aztecs believed the Xolo could protect a house from evil spirits.
Foster home: Madison, WI
Home state: Tennessee
Activity level: Moderate
Friendly with: Dogs, cats & children
Sleep style: Dog bed with a blankie
Meals: 1/2 can Zignature 2x/day (fish is her preferred protein)
Skin care: Regular baths to keep skin clean. Wipe with a washcloth in between baths to clear pores of debris. Xolos are prone to acne, so this is important. Moisturize by massaging skin with shea butter, coconut oil or olive oil regularly.
Snore-o-meter: 2
Bark-o-meter: 2 (when she’s ready to come inside from the yard)
Shedding meter: 0 (I’m hairless!)
Fashion: Track suits, fleece pullover, pajamas
Signature color: Red
Walk out song: Paint the Town Red ~Doja Cat
Favorite season: Summer (don’t forget the SPF)
Personality: FOMO, playful, loyal, joyful, social, silly, curious, alert & affectionate
Best feature: “Troll doll” red tuft of hair atop my head
Signature move: Using my super sonic ears to catch you opening a bag of snacks
Loves: Hiking, playing dress-up, SNIFFari in the yard, car rides, being your Sous Chef, basking in the sun, True Crime documentaries, string cheese, long afternoon naps, Country music & Sunday morning pancakes
Bucket List: Boat rides & napping in a hammock

*Oryx was used as a breeder dog her entire life. She is finally free of being forced to churn out litter after litter of puppies and looking for her FURever home. Oryx would thrive in an active environment with a family who will include her in all of their adventures.

•Spay appt 4/17
•Microchipped
•Housebroken
•Roams freely when alone
•Excellent car rider
•Easy to walk on leash
•Excellent off-leash recall
•UTD on vaccinations
•UTD on preventatives

Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.

Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.

Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply

WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS

NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.

Puppy - Under 6 months
Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years
Adult - 2 years to 8 years
Senior - 8 years to 12 years
Golden Oldie - 12+ years