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My name is Little Lowell!

Posted over 9 years ago | Updated over 9 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Little Lowell, as we have come to call him, had done nothing wrong but be in the hands of someone who abused the privilege of having an animal. He was found in a small kennel on a hot day on May 12, 2014 by the police, abandoned on the city street. He was so filthy that to be within ten feet of him you could smell the horrible odor from his body. His fur was all matted and urine soaked; he was terribly dehydrated. After shaving him down, we found he was starved down to skin and bones. Upon further tests, there were other issues that needed to be addressed as well. It was going to be a long recovery for this little angel.

He recovered from eye surgery. Due to a weak immune system, he had to be treated for a severe fungal infection of the skin. Little Lowell has gained more weight, and with time his hair has grown to a beautiful poof! His strength and enjoyment for life is returning. We so appreciate the donations that have come in for his care. Thank you to all! And now, he is ready to find a new home and family that will love him and take care of him the way he deserves.

For Little Lowell's complete story, with photos, please visit http://humanesocietyny.org/LittleLowell.php.



We really appreciate your wanting to give a shelter animal a home. The Humane Society of New York was founded in 1904. The Vladimir Horowitz/Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center is a no-kill shelter. Our on-site clinic and staff of skilled Veterinarians looks after the health and well-being of every animal here. We offer FREE Vet care for the first 3 weeks after adoption. We also have a great adoption matchmaker who will gladly take your profile and match you or your pet with just the right cat or dog companion. Please feel free to submit your application!

If you'd like to sponsor this pet, please email sandra.hsny@verizon.net. You can give as much or as little as you like. Your donation is tax deductible. Thank you!

FOR APPLICATION, please visit http://humanesocietyny.org/adoptions/ and download then email it to sandra.hsny@verizon.net, fax it to (212) 752-2803 or bring it in to the adoption center.

Our one and only location is:

306 East 59th Street (between 1st & 2nd Avenue) in Manhattan.

Our adoption hours are 7 days a week, 10:30AM - 4:00PM.

For additional information on the Humane Society of New York, please visit humanesocietyny.org. Thank you!

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