Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Lolita
Meet Lolita – a loyal little couch potato with a big appetite for food and affection!
Lolita is a classic Chihuahua: clever, cheeky, and a total shadow to her favourite human. Once she bonds, she bonds hard. She's happiest curled up beside you on the lounge or snuggled under your blanket. Like many Chihuahuas, she can be wary of new people at first and takes time to build trust, but once you're in her circle, you're her everything.
She’s very food motivated and will go to great lengths to find a snack – including chewing anything that might smell edible. She’s on a strict diet to help manage her weight, as excess kilos will strain her little joints.
Lolita is overnight crate trained but also adores sleeping in your bed if allowed. She gets along well with other dogs, both big and small, but can be bossy when it comes to claiming spots on the couch or bed – typical Chi queen behaviour.
While she tolerates kids, she definitely prefers adults and would thrive in a quieter home with “full-sized humans” who understand her body language and boundaries.
She needs regular grooming despite not being a fan of being brushed, and yes – full transparency – she is one of those dogs who thinks poo is a snack. It’s a habit we’re working on!
Chihuahua Traits to Know:
Chihuahuas are fiercely loyal, often bonding closely with one person.
They’re intelligent, expressive, and thrive with routine and gentle structure.
Their small size doesn’t match their giant personality – they often rule the roost!
Due to their delicate joints, weight management and joint care are essential.
Lolita is looking for a loving home where she can feel safe, snuggled, and supervised (especially around snacks). If you have a warm spot on the couch and the patience to earn her trust, she’ll be your little shadow forever.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
*Please only apply if you reside 4hrs from Shepparton
* You will have a list of questions sent that you need to answer and send back.
* (For dog applications) Photos are requested of your yard, the fencing and any undercover shelter areas (patio/pergola) that must be sent through along with answers to questions.
* It’s not first in best dressed and we pride ourselves in finding the perfect family home for the animals in our care and make sure each family finds the perfect animal as well.
* We feed our cats on Lifewise, bags are available to buy from us.
* We also offer a 2 week trial on all animals that are adopted from this rescue organisation, if returned during this time a refund less 10% is given.
* Meet and greets are always taken prior to adoption, on the day if all goes well and you are happy, you can adopt on the spot and take your animal home to begin the next chapter together. We don't offer more than 1 meet and greet.
*All animals listed on our petrescue page are available for adoption until the moment they are removed
*Please be patient. Applications take time to process.
The site is ran by volunteers who also have work commitments and families of their own.
We are a not for profit rescue organisation run in Victoria.
It's all worth it when you are matched with your perfect addition to the family
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.