Kiki Cupcake never asked for much — just a warm home, a loving family, and a chance to shower her humans with affection.
Sadly, her dream seemed out of reach. Her owners never treated her as family; instead, they used her for breeding. Then, one day, they heartlessly abandoned Kiki Cupcake and her puppy at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
The noisy shelter environment was overwhelming for the gentle mama dog. She spent her days cowering in the corner of her kennel, her face etched with worry.
Would anyone step up to give her the second chance she so desperately needed?
She Needs Help
When the team at Shy Club Rescue in Los Angeles heard about Kiki Cupcake’s heartbreaking situation, they knew they had to help. They promised to pull her from the shelter as soon as they could find her a foster home.
As soon as Gretchen — one of their big-hearted supporters and experienced fosters — learned Kiki Cupcake needed a safe place, she immediately offered to take her in and reached out to the shelter.
With help from Gretchen’s husband and the rescue staff, Kiki Cupcake was finally freed from the shelter and brought to her foster home.
Once she had time to decompress and realized she was safe, Kiki Cupcake’s true personality began to shine. She transformed into a sweet, affectionate companion who wanted nothing more than to be near her foster mom.
Living in a home filled with kindness and love gave her exactly what she had been missing — security and affection.
Whenever Gretchen cuddled her, Kiki Cupcake would melt into her arms and ask for more.
“She’ll be right at your feet. She likes to run underneath of your feet so that she gets her own back rubs. If you pet her, she slow motion rolls to the ground and offers her belly,” Gretchen told GeoBeats Animals.
Hoping For A New Chance
Gretchen lovingly describes Kiki Cupcake as “half couch potato.” While she isn’t a fan of exercise, she happily joins her foster mom for daily walks — even if she’d prefer to stay curled up at home.
Curious about her breed, Gretchen and her husband ordered a DNA test.
“From the moment we first saw Kiki Cupcake we wondered ‘what is she made of?’ She is like no combination we have ever seen… She’s got the craziest forehead wrinkles and the thickest neck wrinkles. Short stubby legs and feet too small for her body. And she’s thicccccc!” Gretchen shared on Instagram.
With her striking blue eyes and unique look, Kiki Cupcake turns heads everywhere she goes. Strangers often stop to meet her and admire her charming personality.
Whatever mix she might be, one thing is certain — Kiki Cupcake is an incredible dog overflowing with love. She’s patiently waiting to meet her forever family and begin the happiest chapter of her life.
Her puppy has already been adopted into a loving home, and now it’s Kiki Cupcake’s turn.
If you’re looking for a truly special companion, this sweet mama is available for adoption through Shy Club Rescue. Give her the chance to steal your heart.