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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with Black
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Gabriel was adopted December 2016!
Gabriel's stats:
Age: About two years old.
Weight: 12 lbs.
Good with kids: Over age 10.
Good with other dogs: Yes.
Good with cats: NO. Likes to chase.
Fenced yard: Not required.
Suitable for townhouse and/or apartment: Yes.
House trained: Working on it.
Crate trained: Yes.
Barks when left alone: Sometimes at first, but settles down.
Chews inappropriate items: No.
Training: Loves to please. Needs to work on everything.
Activity level: Moderately active.
Please consult our ADOPTION FAQ (http://www.pgspca.org/adopt/frequently-asked-questions/) before contacting us.
Gabriel's fosterer writes...
Gabriel was found wandering the streets and he was in awful shape. Starving and so skinny, dehydrated and looking ragged, he came in with a bad degloving injury and a broken foot. Caring veterinarians carefully patched him up, but he actually died on the operating table and had to be resuscitated.
Since the surgery, Gabriel's been recovering well and enjoying the comforts of his foster home. Now that he has put on weight and got a haircut, he looks so much better! He's been on restricted activity, but now that his foot is almost all healed, he loves short walks and is getting more active.
Gabriel is crate trained and working on house training too. He is affectionate and playful, comes when called, and loves to hang out with his people! He will do well with other dogs and maybe a very patient, dog-savvy cat, but no small kids. All he wants for Christmas is a home of his own. Maybe you have room?
If you are interested in Gabriel, consider letting us know by filling out a (no obligation) adoption application (http://www.pgspca.org/adopt/online-adoption-application/).
Gabriel is expecting to attend the next adoption show, December 17th at the Annapolis PetCo, although there's always a possibility that plans will need to change at the last minute.
NOTE: We are an all-volunteer group and do not operate a shelter. All of our animals are in foster homes. Due to our requirement for a home visit, we generally only place animals within an hour's drive of Washington, DC. Questions can be directed to pgspcavol@gmail.com.
