This 18-Pound Poodle Mix Will Gently Hug Her Way Into Your Heart—Meet Lia, the Quiet Tennessee Cuddle Companion

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 04/23/2026
• Pet's Location: cookeville TN, 38502
• Pet's Age: 5 Years 4 Months
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Color: black
• Pet's Breed: Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed (long coat)
• Pet's Activity Level: Slightly Active
• Pet good with dogs? no
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? no

Lia doesn’t ask for much from the world—just a soft bed, a calm home, and someone she can love completely.

This 5-year-old, 18-pound poodle mix is the definition of gentle. Sweet, quiet, and deeply affectionate, Lia has a way of turning everyday moments into something comforting just by being near you. She’s not the type to demand attention—but she is the type to quietly lean in and stay there, like she’s exactly where she’s meant to be.

Right now, she’s waiting in Tennessee for someone to notice just how special that kind of quiet love really is.

🐾 Why Lia Feels Like Home

• 💖 Incredibly affectionate and people-focused
• 🤗 “Hugger” personality—leans in with her whole body
• 💤 Calm, quiet, and wonderfully low-maintenance
• 🛏️ Loves cozy naps and peaceful routines
• 💕 Forms deep bonds with her trusted person

Her favorite way to say “I love you” is simple: she wakes up, finds you, and gently climbs up to share morning snuggles like it’s the best part of her day.

🌼 A Soft, Easy Companion

Lia is beautifully uncomplicated in the home.

• 🏡 Excellent indoor manners
• 🧺 Enjoys her crate as a cozy, safe space
• 🚗 Rides calmly in the car
• 🚶 Walks nicely on leash
• 🍖 Learning basic cues like “sit” and recall

She’s already showing how eager she is to keep learning—especially when love (or treats) are involved.

🏡 What Lia Needs Most

✔️ A calm, peaceful home environment
✔️ An adopter who enjoys quiet companionship and snuggles
✔️ A steady routine where she can feel secure
✔️ Ideally an only-dog home where she can fully relax and bond

She warms up quickly to people and thrives when she knows she’s safe.

📍 Adoption Details

• 🐶 Location: Tennessee
• 💰 Adoption Donation: $250 (pickup in TN)
• 🚚 $325 + transport fee for out-of-state adoption

Lia isn’t a high-energy, high-drama kind of dog—she’s the kind of companion who makes life softer, quieter, and a little more full just by being there.

If you’re looking for a gentle, devoted shadow who loves with her whole heart, Lia might be exactly who you’ve been waiting for. 🐾💛

Rocky Kanaka