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Ruff Ruff! My name is DUCHESS
I
found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
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DUCHESS's Info...
| Breed: | Shih Tzu | Color: | Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White) | Age: | Senior |
| Size: | Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less | Sex: | Female |
PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION
THIS IS DUCHESS...and she deserves to be treated like royalty. This little tri-colored, 15 lb (chunky), 10 yr old, Shih Tzu was pulled out of the shelter two years ago by an individual who offered to foster her if we would sponsor her. We will always save a life with foster support, so we said yes. Ultimately, she wanted her mother-in-law to adopt the dog, who was a senior senior...and our volunteer who pulled the dog agreed to be Duchess' co-adopter. Now, we hear from the husband that if we don't take the dog back, he's taking her to the shelter because she was having too many accidents. NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED! Poor little Duchess was returned to us 6 lbs overweight, with a bladder infection -- which is why she was having accidents!! This little girl is such a gem. She loves to go for walks... she loves to comes to you and ask for attention and she always has a smile on her face. Duchess would be great in a home with or without dogs....best as a companion to someone who wants a cuddle buddy....which she absolutely is. She doesn't give kisses....but it is so cute when she jumps up on your leg for attention. Duchess didn't deserve to be dumped, but we are glad she was because now she will live the life she was supposed to live. Could that be with you? Would you love her furever? Let us know!
Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID tag!
If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We want to give you the time you deserve, so please help us help you!! We will contact you once it has been reviewed.
We hold our adoption events most every Sunday from 11am- 3:30pm at My Pet Naturally (12001 W. Pico Blvd., West LA 90064).. You can see this, and many more, adorable pups at this weekly event! Please bring a copy of your application and pictures of your home and yard if we have not done a home check! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting!!! And don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on events we may be doing! See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes.
Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption....and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.
Rescue Group Info...
Lhasa Happy Homes is a private rescue and foster care organization, created for the safe haven and permanent placement of homeless pups, primarily Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, Maltese, Pomeranians and other small mixed breeds. Each of the dogs who come to Lhasa Happy Homes is cared for in a home-like environment, with an abundance of love, attention and special care. These dogs have been through a lot...and it is our objective to make them feel secure, safe and protected... so that when they are placed in their forever homes, they will stay there!
We are NOT a shelter. We rescue from the Los Angeles city and county shelters, and Orange County shelter. We accept Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Maltese and Pomeranian owner turn-ins who are need of re-homing for whatever reason (to save them from even a temporary stay at a shelter).
We advocate the spaying and neutering of all animals -- no pup will be adopted from this organization before he/she has been altered. We also treat these pups as if they were our own, providing them with care, attention, a loving environment and rehabilitation, when necessary, to prepare them for their forever homes.
We are a non-profit, 501c3 organization. The adoption fee for each pup goes towards subsidizing the expenses involved in preparing the pups for adoption. This includes altering, grooming, de-worming, flea treatment, medical attention, prescriptions, vaccinations and home delivery. Transport, where/when applicable, is not included.
Our utmost goal is to adopt to humans who will provide the perfect "forever" home for these little furbabies -- wonderful animals who deserve a second chance at a great life.
OUR WEEKLY ADOPTION EVENT TAKES PLACE AT
WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY MALL
Sunday -- 12pm-4pm
Bring pictures of your home and yard
if we haven't done a home check!!
DIRECTIONS: (from OC)
405 North to Santa Monica Blvd Exit
Turn right and go straight to
10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (Shopping Center)
Park in the Orange Section, come up
the escalator and follow the signs. We
are between Brooks Bros and Lens Crafters
DIRECTIONS: (from San Fernando Valley)
101 to 405 South
Take Santa Monica Blvd.exit
Turn left and go straight to
10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (Shopping Center)
Park in the Orange Section, come up
the escalator and follow the signs. We
are between Brooks Bros and Lens Crafters
DIRECTIONS: (from 10 freeway)
10 West to 405 North
Take Santa Monica Blvd Exit
Right on Santa Monica to 10250 Santa Monica
Park in the Orange Section, come up
the escalator and follow the signs. We
are between Brooks Bros and Lens Crafters
SEE YOU THERE!!
Please check our website at www.lhasahappyhomes.org for more special event dates
If you are attending our adoption (Sunday only) and we have not done a home visit please bring pictures of your home and yard for us to see
Thanks for your cooperation.
How do I start the adoption process to adopt from Lhasa Happy Homes Rescue?
1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.LHASAHAPPYHOMES.ORG
If you are interested in any of the pups at Lhasa Happy Homes, the first step is to complete the application. Until we know a little about you and what you are looking for, it is impossible for us to tell if a dog is right for you and your family.
2. APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED
Once your application has been reviewed and hopefully approved, we will contact you (either by phone or by email) to discuss this adoption further and to set up a time to meet the animal of your choice. You might find us a bit "invasive" with the questions you are asked…that's why they often call us the "Benevolent Lhasa Nazis." Our only objective is to make the perfect match, and we truly go that extra mile in search of exceptional homes for our little furry friends. Each has their own unique personality and characteristics. Their lives have been interrupted for one reason or another, and it's our job to make certain wherever they go next is the last time they will have to move! We endeavor to match the pup with what you are looking for so that they are yours forever more! We do not adopt to families with children under 5 yrs old; generally not under 8 yrs old and we rarely adopt out of state.
3. HOME CHECK WILL BE ARRANGED
The goal here is to make sure the home is secure and that the dog is not likely to get out and lost again! This will either be arranged prior to or after you have met the dog you are interested in. We may, at our discretion, accept photos of your home in lieu of a home visit.
4. REVIEW AND SIGN AGREEMENT
Pay a donation (adoption donation starts at $200). The donation includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, grooming, vet check, deworming, defleaing, leash/collar/ID tag and microchip. Then take home your new child!
We would be honored to help you find
your new family member.
We prefer placing locally in LA and Orange Counties, however, we will consider adoptions in Northern California and San Diego. We do not adopt out of state.
We hold our adoptions every Sunday at My Pet Naturally (Pico and Bundy in West LA)
See our website for more information www.lhasahappyhomes.org