Update from her adoptive family:
To our greatest sadness, our little darling Twinkle (Layla, while with HRI) has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She was a petite angel who only wanted a comfy bed to sleep on, people to love her, and most importantly, especially as she aged,some peace and quiet! Twinkle loved apples, bananas, asparagus and crunchy carrots. She loved bossing her feline and canine companions around and hated baths and meal times. She could never decide which of the two (identical) beds she preferred, thus always pushing the long suffering Lola out of the other and most of all loved spending her days napping belly up.
She was the happiest in the living room, snug in her bed with her loved ones around her. She was gentle and quiet, always following her mom around. While trotting at the heels, she would give a little nudge to the ankle with her nose as if to let us know she was right there and that everything was well with the world, most of all having a special person to love. She was a beautiful dog with her golden coat, angelic black eyes and a cute button nose. She was truly a gentle soul and always seemed happy, with no worries, content that everything was right with her world.
Twinkle was 5 years old when she was adopted in 2013 and and passed away at almost 15. She brought us great joy and will be greatly missed.
Layla is a four-year-old beauty, weighing about 10 lbs. Her coat is a soft cream mixed with whites and golden tans and her lovely wavy hair is now growing in. Layla is feeling more and more comfortable in her own body, and is learning how to find a comfy spot on your lap. She sometimes takes her time finding just the best way to snuggle down, but once she finds a place to rest her body and head...she's there, as long as you'll have her there!
Layla needed to learn that being front and center attention was not necessary in order to be a happy dog and will do best in a home with a patient dog to show her the ropes of being a dog herself. She responds to happy voices and runs along side her Foster Doggie Brother to come get treats, pets, and snuggles.
Layla is adapting to her family leaving her alone for short periods of time. Because she's in the process of learning that going potty outdoors is best, she's crated when left home. And she is, oh so excited when her people return...often running in circles and ready to give lots of licks.
After a bit she settles down into the 
family routine and finds a spot to get comfy. One of her favorite things to do is follow her Foster Mommy everywhere she goes.
Layla loves women, (respectful and assured) older teens and a few select men. Her tail now wags for her Foster Daddy and accepting treats from him brings her into his presence.
Layla appears to have not been outdoors at all, before coming into HRI. The world is a big place for such a little girl, but now she's the first one out the back door to go potty, then explore. She's even shown her Foster Doggie Brother places in the backyard he never ventured towards before!! She's very inquisitive and has a wonderful sense of smell!! She is becoming more competent when being led by a leash for walks, both indoors and out.
Layla would like the world to know that to her, being a doggie means a soft place to snuggle (one of her favorite places to curl up when she's not in someone's lap is an stuffed elephant chair); a gentle approach to her learning about life outside a crate, and lots of assurance that she's a "good girl"...because she really is a sweetie pie! She is very aware of her name and responds to hearing it. She loves to run after stuffed toys and has really begun to understand what "play" is. She has lots of energy and uses her energy to run, jump, bark, and entertain her foster family.
Layla will bring beauty, appreciation for our four-legged friends, and a very fortunate home, many years of loyalty.
Layla is being fostered in Northern California.
A donation will be requested to adopt this dog. The recommended donation amount will be based on the dog's age, and medical and behavioral issues, if any. A completed application is required if you are interested in adoption. Thank you for considering a rescue dog!