Dog Details

Hibiscus is a tiny Havanese/Maltese mix with the sweetest eyes and the gentlest heart. She is a soft, loving little girl who is just beginning to learn what it means to feel safe, loved, and carefree—and watching her confidence grow is something truly special.

Once Hibiscus feels comfortable in her home, she loves to stay close to her person. She will happily follow you from room to room, curl up right beside you, and melt into cuddles when held close. She adores soft treats, catches on to routines quickly, and finds so much comfort in the people and dogs she trusts.

Because Hibiscus is such a small and delicate girl, loud noises, thunderstorms, quick movements, and overwhelming commotion can make her nervous. The good news is that she takes wonderful cues from calm, confident canine friends and recovers quickly when she sees they are not worried. For that reason, Hibiscus will need another small, friendly, confident dog in her forever home to help guide her, reassure her, and continue showing her the ropes. She does best with dogs closer to her own size rather than large dogs.

She is still working on potty training but is making great progress when kept on a consistent schedule. Hibiscus is not yet leash trained and tends to freeze on a leash, so she will require a securely fenced yard where she can safely explore and build confidence.

Hibiscus is also suspected to have IBD, which is currently being managed successfully with a low-fat diet. She does not require medication at his time, just a family committed to keeping her on the food that helps her feel her best.

Hibiscus is shy at first and can be unsure in unfamiliar situations, but once she feels safe, her loving nature shines. She is even starting to discover toys and “dog things,” and with time and encouragement, we know her playful personality will continue to blossom.

Hibiscus would do best in a calm, patient home with people who will let her open up at her own pace and cherish the gentle soul she is. With a soft bed, kind hearts, and a canine buddy by her side, Hibiscus will blossom into the most devoted little companion.

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.