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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Maggie's adoption fee is $350.
Hi there! My name is Maggie. I am a five year old, female, Shih-Tzu mix, weighing in at around 13 lbs. I am microchipped, vaccinated and have recently been spayed. I am a happy- go- lucky little girl and I love to wag my tail, give you kisses and lap up any attention that anyone is willing to give me. My foster mom says I am a "little angel" and that I "don't have a mean bone" in my body. I love people and other dogs and I don't mind children either.
My foster mom and dad say that I am such a good girl and so happy, considering everything I have been through. You see, I came from a place my foster mom calls a "puppy mill". My whole life, until now, was spent in a cage, barely big enough for me to turn around in. There were so many other dogs there just like me. There was no one to love us, no one to give us cuddles and now that I know better, the living conditions were horrible.
When I came to live with my foster parents, I didn't even have a name. My file said "Canine # 9". My back legs were covered in feces, my fur was completely matted and I had feces jammed between the pads of my paws. It was so painful that I had trouble walking when I first arrived at my foster parents home. I looked terrible and I smelled horrible. I guess that's why my foster mom gets so upset when she hears about "puppy mills". I was forced to breed before I was one year of age, and because of that, my rib cage is very wide and my belly hangs really low to the ground.
When I came to my foster home, I had no idea I was supposed to go somewhere called "outside" to do my business. All I'd ever known was my cage. The only time I was handled was when they expected me to breed. The first time I stepped on grass, I had no idea what it was. It was cold and wet and it kind of frightened me. I also had no idea what a collar and leash were for. Now I go for short walks and have even been to the pet store with my foster dad! I'm still not a big fan of going outside though, and usually my foster mom and dad have to convince me to go out. Still though, there have been a couple of times I have decided to investigate what goes on out there, and its actually pretty interesting!
I've been working hard on my house training and know that I can do it in time, and with someone who understands that I will need to be taken outside about every hour, until I get the hang of things. Well, I know my foster parents want to say a few things about me too...
Maggie is one of the lucky ones, rescued from deplorable conditions in a puppy mill. Despite her horrendous past, she has a lovely personality and just wants to be loved. She is eager to please you and responds well to positive praise, snuggles and treats. Because of her need to contniue with house training, and the fact that this is something completely new to her, she would best be suited to a home where people are with her during the day. She is highly trainable and her forever home must be one where her humans are willing to take her to basic obedience classes. She also requires understanding from her humans that most experiences that would be "normal" to dogs, are going to be new to her. She has mastered climbing stairs, but because of her low frame, still experiences difficulty going down stairs. (We presently carry her, as our house is very old and our second floor steps are quite steep and narrow). With time and training (and normal sized stairs!), she will learn to descend stairs as well as she can climb them.
Essentially, Maggie is like a puppy in a five year old body. She just requires love, support and understanding. She will make an incredible companion for the right family who will contniue to show her how wonderful life really is. She has shown incredible loyalty to us and just wants to be a part of everything we are doing. Won't you consider filling out an application for this sweet little girl? The love, companionship and devotion she will give you, will warm your heart and stay with you for a lifetime.
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