Meet Spice – The Tiny Three-Legged Snuggle Queen Ready to Steal Your Heart

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 08/03/2025
• Pet's Location: wheaton IL, 60189
• Pet's Age: 3 Years 1 Month
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie (medium coat)
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? no

At just 3 years old and 4.4 pounds, Spice is a tiny Yorkie with a huge heart and a courageous spirit. After arriving at ARF in June 2025, she underwent surgery to remove her back right leg due to a painful hip condition. But don’t let her three legs fool you—Spice is full of love and ready to find her perfect forever home. She adores cuddling, following her people everywhere, and soaking up attention from both humans and her canine foster siblings.

Why She’s the Ultimate Little Snuggle Queen

🐾 Age: 3 years
⚖️ Weight: Just 4.4 pounds—pocket-sized perfection!
🩺 Fully recovered from her leg amputation and cleared by the vet
🐾 Loves following her people from room to room
🛏️ Big-time snuggler—lap naps are her specialty
🐶 Enjoys the company of her canine foster siblings
🚶‍♀️ Still learning house training (watch for her little “circle” cue!)

What She’s Looking For

✔️ A home where someone is around most of the time—she doesn’t like being alone
✔️ Adults or gentle older kids who’ll respect her tiny size and need for space at times
✔️ A patient adopter to help her continue learning house training
✔️ A family willing to complete a basic obedience course
✔️ A loving human who’s ready for endless cuddles

Spice may be small and three-legged, but her capacity for love knows no limits. She’s ready to fill your days with gentle companionship, constant affection, and tiny footsteps following you wherever you go.

Ready to meet your perfect lap dog? Fill out an online application today and let Spice snuggle her way into your life.

Rocky Kanaka