My name is Gabrielle Gillingham and I am a very sweet 10 year old Shih Tzu lady.  I am considered a forever foster because of my age and some health problems I have.
 

I originally came to Lone Star from a local Houston animal shelter.   I was VERY underweight at 10 pounds when I first came into foster care.  I was also quite ill from an infected area on my side.  I had to have surgery to remove the infected area.  But, I had a TERRIBLE reaction to the anesthesia and I almost died.  Luckily, the veterinarians were able to pull me through that ordeal.  No more surgery for me!!
 

Unfortunately, after my  surgery, my infection didn’t get better.  As I could not have any more surgery, the doctors tried a different antibiotic and that did the trick!  I am infection free and my wound healed!!! 
 

I do have some problems with my back legs, mostly due to arthritis, hip dysplasia, and a luxating patella.  Since I live in Arizona and we have tile floors, I was slipping all over until my foster mom bought me some booties to wear.  These help me a great deal and I now romp around the house with no problem at all!  I LOVE my little booties and think I am quite stylish!
 

I am a shy little lady and prefer to be with my foster mom most of the time.  I don’t necessarily like to be held, but I sure do like to be close to my foster mom.  I am a little fearful of strangers and prefer the comfort and safety of my foster home.  I have a funny little bark and my foster mom thinks that I may have been debarked at one time.  But even with my funny bark, I am able to let you know my needs.
 

I am definitely a sweet girl and happy to be a Lone Star dog.  I know I have found my “forever-foster” home.     

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