Minneapolis, MN - Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature). Meet Trixie a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White

Age

Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Name: Trixie
Breed: Shih Tzu/Poodle mix
Age: Senior
Gender: Female

Trixie, a senior Shih Tzu/Poodle, shows us what to expect, or rather what not to expect, from a little dog who has spent years without kindness and care. Turned in at age 13 by her owner, she came to the shelter with maggots and matted feces all over her fur, severe dental disease, ear infections that have caused some hearing loss, and a skittishness that comes from not enough loving touches. She so badly needs a chance to be loved by someone experienced with shy and elderly small dogs. House trained already, she also loves her crate and chooses to spend a lot of time safely napping in there. Depth perception is hard for her so she avoids big staircases. She ignores the other dogs and tries her hardest to just blend in. Her hearing is poor so she does startle if she doesn't know you are reaching for her and would thrive in a home where she is allowed her space while being encouraged to be loved. We know she doesn't have a lot of time left, so let's show her love for the time she does have.

Requirements: Experience with elderly dogs, adult home

You can email kladams4545@gmail.com with questions and for a preadopt application. This dog has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated as age appropriate, tested for heartworm disease if age appropriate, and dewormed.