Kiki Cupcake did not need much to be happy.
A quiet place to rest, kind people nearby, and the chance to give love back would have been enough. Somehow, even that simple kind of life stayed out of reach.
Before she reached Palmdale Animal Care Center in California, she had not been treated like a companion. She had been used for breeding, then left there without warning along with her puppy.
The shelter was overwhelming for the timid mama dog. The noise and constant movement wore her down, so she spent most of her time curled inside her kennel, shut down and clearly unhappy.
At that point, no one knew whether someone would truly notice her and offer the second chance she had waited so long to receive.
A Foster Steps In To Help
When Shy Club Rescue in Los Angeles learned about Kiki Cupcake’s situation, they knew they had to act. They promised to remove her from the shelter as soon as a foster home became available.
Gretchen, a longtime supporter and experienced foster, didn’t hesitate. As soon as she heard about Kiki Cupcake’s need for safety, she offered to take her in and contacted the shelter.
With help from Gretchen’s husband and the rescue team, Kiki Cupcake was finally released and brought to her foster home.
Once she had time to relax and realized she was safe, Kiki Cupcake’s true nature began to emerge. She became a loving, gentle companion who wanted nothing more than to stay close to her foster mom.
Being in a home filled with warmth and care gave her what she had always lacked: comfort and affection.
Whenever Gretchen cuddled her, Kiki Cupcake would melt into her arms, asking for more love.
“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.
Waiting For Her Forever Home
Gretchen affectionately calls Kiki Cupcake “half couch potato.” Though she’s not fond of exercise, she still joins Gretchen on daily walks, even if she’d rather be curled up indoors.
Curious about her breed, Gretchen and her husband decided to order 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 piercing blue eyes and one-of-a-kind appearance, Kiki Cupcake draws attention wherever she goes. Strangers often stop to admire her and ask about her story.
Whatever her breed may be, one thing is clear. Kiki Cupcake is a remarkable dog filled with love. She’s patiently waiting for the right family to welcome her and begin the happiest chapter of her life.
Her puppy has already been adopted into a loving home. Now, it’s Kiki Cupcake’s turn.
If you’re searching for a truly special companion, this sweet mama is available for adoption through Shy Club Rescue. She’s ready to bring joy to the home that chooses her.